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The front porch has evolved along with the quickening pace of everyday life. Porches were originally designed to create a more tolerable living space — a place for rest, relaxation and cooling breezes. Their... more »
by Alex Jewett
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Some summer days it's hard to imagine a more magical place from which to watch the world go by than a porch swing. Cozy and inviting, porch swings seem to quietly beckon you to slow down and relax for a while. And as seen here, this is a particularly... more »
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Let's face it, the sound of a bug zapper is rather gruesome, and that blue glow is just plain weird; the whole thing is downright tacky. Surely there must be better ways to keep the bugs away than the insect equivalent of the electric chair. I poked around... more »
by Becky Harris
If you're looking to add vibrance to your porch, amp up the color. We've already discussed how to do this using plants, and now we're ready bring... more »
by Becky Harris
While I love the large two-story porches in Low Country homes and long wraparound porches on farmhouses, their smaller counterparts hold just as much appeal. You don't need hundreds of square feet to create a charming and welcoming porch. As long as you... more »
by Becky Harris
Close your eyes and think of the word "porch." Chances are, you are imagining a wraparound veranda on a farmhouse furnished with rocking chairs and a porch swing. However, modern architects have been reinterpreting the porch for years, stripping... more »
by Becky Harris
When Cathy Zaeske was planning the screened porch of her dreams, a swinging daybed was a big part of it. "The inspiration for the swing came from the goal of the porch —... more »
by Becky Harris
Good friends Charlene Miller and Merry Munk enjoy sharing and showing off their salvage style on their central Ohio porches. These two can often be found scouring flea markets, auctions and garage sales in search of their next treasures. Their finds all... more »
by Julie Ranee
To take advantage of the fleeting summer in the Chicago suburbs, designer Cathy Zaeske's clients wanted to create a screened-in porch that would keep... more »
Although the outside front entry is one of the most important spots in a home to keep in tip-top shape, it also tends to be one of the most neglected. Many of us don't even use the front door on a regular basis. If you're like me, you head inside straight... more »
In any room, indoors or out, lighting is a subtle but crucial way to set the mood and style. Hanging lanterns are a wonderful choice for outdoor entertaining areas that can feel both classic and contemporary. Just as a chandelier welcomes you to a home,... more »
I'm on a mission to beautify our front porch. I have my eyes on a Craftsman-style front door, and Chippendale... more »
by Rachel Grace
A few months ago I wrote about 10 elements of the just-right house. Number nine talked about a house that is a good neighbor and engages the world... more »
The front porch is often considered the quintessential element of Southern architecture — it has long been the perfect place for enjoying the view, catching a breeze or simply setting a spell, as they say in the South. Front porches were the original... more »
A sun-drenched room filled with expansive exterior windows goes by many names: sunporch, sunroom, solarium, Florida room, sun parlor and in some cases even conservatory. Conservatories often had glass roofs and served as greenhouses or orangeries... more »
by Becky Harris
