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Before and After: Updating a Sun Porch
Su Casa member PrettyLittleWorld loves her new home, but she wasn't a fan of her sun porch. She writes, "When we moved into our new home over the summer, we knew the sun porch would have to get some attention so that we could use it. The previous design was just all around unattractive, and made the porch feel a little depressing.
Do You Have a Rocking Chair on Your Porch?
Rocking chairs aren't just for grannies. Even on a cool Autumn night, rocking on the porch is a great way to relax and enjoy the evening. Just add a wool throw and a cup of herbal tea, and you've got a perfect way to enjoy the changing leaves and crisp air.
Cool Idea: Wavy Rails on a Beach Shack
I love architecture that mimics nature, but nautilus-shaped houses are sometimes a bit too wacky for my tastes. Instead, I like the subtle reference. Take this porch railing, for example.
Do You Have a Front Porch?
When I lived in New Orleans, one of the most relaxing parts of my evening was spending some time on the front porch after the sun went down. I also think that porches create good neighbors; I was always chatting with passersby when I'd hang out on my front porch.
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Do You Have a Front Porch?
Get the Look: A Sunroom Bathed in White
Browsing through Swedish shelter magazine Sköna Hem, I caught myself daydreaming about dozing off to a scandalous Philippa Gregory novel in this sun-drenched indoor porch. Everything about the space facilitates a three o'clock siesta. The double doors close off the outside world.
What You're Wanting, Revealed: A Summer Porch
For this latest What You're Wanting, I wanted to know how you'd create a stylish Summer porch.
As usual, your creativity and thoughtful choices left me impressed. Now I wish our house had a porch!
What You're Wanting: A Porch With Summer Style
When I used to live in Austin, I had a gorgeous wraparound porch on my house. There was a painted green porch swing, a few antique lawn chairs, and a wicker chest full of games. It was definitely the best space to hang out with friends.
Summer Style: Wagon Wheel Glider
If you're trying to add some country charm to your home's Summer Style then this Wagon Wheel Glider ($998, on sale for $599) is the perfect piece of furniture for the job. Made from antique wagon wheel rims and reclaimed teak barwood, the entire swing is made from reclaimed materials, which have all been treated to withstand the elements. While it might not be a favorite with the modernists out there, this glider would look amazing on a ranch porch, or on a vineyard patio.
Casa Query: What's Your Favorite Outdoor Spot?
The beautiful Spring weather recently here in San Francisco has had me aching to be outdoors all day long. Be it unwinding with a glass (or two) of wine on my back porch, working in my garden, socializing on a friend's city rooftop, or playing with my dog in the backyard, when the sun is shining, I can't bear to be indoors. I know that not everyone has the pleasure of having rooftop or balcony access, but even enjoying a small patch of grass in your front yard is better than sitting inside on a beautiful day!
Casa Link: An Updated Porch Light
Tired of the orange glow of your porch light? Then steal the idea of using a vintage "Exit" sign to light up your front steps. Shelteriffic has all the details, as well as resources for finding vintage porch lights online.
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