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Traditionally located on the front of a house, a porch creates a perch to relax and take in the neighborhood or yard.
"… and outdoor-friendly drapes shield a section of a porch from too much sun or nosy neighbors. -- A glass … metal lantern offers a beam of light for the entry and porch . -- If a porch floor is wood, it can be stained or painted; either …"
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Whether you use your porch for dining, sleeping, or just enjoying … television or computer by outfitting your porch with all the accoutrements and comforts … paint a rug design directly onto the porch floor. Use indoor furniture for protected …
Screen Your Porch for Comfier Living
… simpler place and time, the owners of this lakeside retreat in Noblesville, Indiana, have merely to step onto their screened porch . Right in their own backyard, they enter a romantic, cottagelike space reminiscent of open-air oases that dotted the nation …
… even when the weather is drizzly. Our screen porch is designed to deliver all these benefits, as well as a beautiful space. The porch sits atop a foundation and deck structure. To frame the porch , we first removed an entire deck railing structure …
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Serving as a home office, playroom, and guest quarters, this former den is now the hardest-working space in the house.
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Use ribbons and rick-rack to lend some style to a plain ol' pumpkin. Choose traditional seasonal colors or try a more modern combo of brights.
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A porch not only connects your interior with the … you and your company. When planning your porch , consider the style of your house and how … help you determine how deep and long the porch should be. For a front porch , plan for …
Front Porch Design Ideas: Wrap-Around Porches
A two-sided porch offers flexibility--you can easily move … the side for privacy. This wrap around porch addition captures the feature popular on … and early 20th centuries. A wrap around porch is a variation of the classic front-facing …
This covered screen porch provides a cozy, convenient escape. This porch addition was built right on top of an old deck and … design details to the home's Tudor exterior. The porch 's structure was built from pressure-treated pine …
Create an Outdoor Porch Retreat
… accents and colorful potted plants give this porch an exotic treatment you'd expect to find in … cushions, can be cozy without distracting from a porch view. The angular geometry of this open porch 's deck and railing emphasize the organic curves …
Before & After: A Pretty Front Porch
Bare and boring, this front porch had tons of potential for hosting parties … color, and comfort. An update took this porch to a whole new level, fit for festivities … arrange and rearrange make this L-shape porch a great space for parties and family gatherings …
Porch and Deck Makeover in Stages
… place to bask in the sun. This drab screen porch and adjoining deck transform into a fabulous … out. Outfitting both the deck and screen porch with pieces that are comfortable, stylish … A lot of light floods into the screen porch , but without window treatments, there …