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Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
This Summer Home End Table pairs well with this upholstered chair for that cozy reading nook.
Summer living is not as simple as lounging about doing nothing all day. Yet there is something quite relaxing about staying in the porch as you sip your morning coffee or when you unwind after a long day at work. It’s about time to make your porch a place that people would want to spend time in.
Neutral Is the Way to Do It
Go for natural wood, blue, and sandy beige in creating a classic beach house combo. Teak furniture can also fade into a sandy gray hue when it weathers. It can also look great with indigo cushions and some freshly-cut flowers in vases.
Furnish It
Look for treasures that would function outdoors. The greatest patio furniture pieces should satisfy both function and comfort. Have a spacious table set up, one that is easy to use, and paired with comfy chairs.
These will all look great on a brick patio that sits beautifully on your new patio dining area.
Never overlook the outdoor-living chances on porches, patios, balconies, and your pocket gardens.
Make a list on what pieces you would include in your porch. You can do this by making up your mind on how to use that area. Would you want to dine al fresco? Or would you like to have a cozy reading nook?
It also matters that you choose the seats that you’ll have on your porch. Always go for the easy care types. These are mostly teak, metal, cedar, and other all-weather wicker seats.
It also pays to color-coordinate. Just as much as you make sure that the interior design of your home should be harmonized in all aspects, so should you ascertain that your porch offers a stylish balance.
Beautify with Flowers
The next time that you cut some flowers, consider putting them in glass vases. Vases of flowers, even the smallest posies are a totally unexpected addition of beauty and charm on your porch. Appreciate the blooms as you sit there and enjoy your morning coffee.
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Add a Porch Swing
What do you have in mind when you see a porch swing? Apart from having a relaxing seat, it can also be therapeutic. Scientific studies have proven that sensory experiences are improved as you do something as simple as swinging.
Freshen Up
One weekend, make it a point to redecorate your porch. Create a few DIY projects for that part of your home. Why not create a plant stand or give your porch a new paint coat? If you’re feeling up to it, then put some colorful pillows or paint the wooden planks with the Pantone color of the year – Greenery.
You can also have a surfboard displayed just by using a few, well-placed hooks. Place some sandals near the door or have them stored inside a white basket.
Cool It Down
If the heat of the sun keeps you from enjoying a lovely summer afternoon, then it’s time to install an outdoor ceiling fan. You can also have a few outdoor drapes hung.
Did you know that the air coming from the revolving fan can also keep mosquitoes from bugging you?
A Cozy Nook
Instead of having the usual huge bench, be different by setting up a small nook. Fill up the porch with just a pair of chairs and a small round or square table. Just bring out your cup of coffee in the morning, a paperback novel, and you’re good.
You can also wind down during the evenings as you sit with your loved one opposite his seat. Imagine doing this as the sun dips with a lovely orange tinge into the horizon.
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