by Amber Ranzau
Minneapolis, MN, US · 43 photos
Front Porch on Lake of the Isles
http://www.hauthaus.com

This porch features stunning views of the lake and running trails. The furniture in the space is a mix of old and new, and designer furniture and custom made furniture. We used navy blue flooring material on the ceiling to add interest, color and texture. A new Waverton Cambria top sits on an antique Weiman lacquer table base. Mark Ehlen Photography.

 
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Edie Heyn wrote:
What type of flooring is used here? - P »
· Comment · 4 months ago
Modern Design LLC THE FLOOR IS FIR.
4 months ago ·
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dipcity wrote:
Help with closing in our porch! - Is this new construction? If not, were there any changes to foundation of porch? Very nice. »
· · Comment · 6 months ago
dipcity Thanks for your reply. Love this.
6 months ago ·
gmgeith I love this room! Could you please give me the approximate dimensions?
3 weeks ago ·
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jeanegeland wrote:
How is the window trim finished? Is there paint over stain? »
· Comment · 7 months ago
Amber Ranzau The windows and trim are all painted - not stained, just painted.
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jesshall1 wrote:
What are the diminsions of the windows and trim? »
· Comment · 7 months ago
Amber Ranzau I am unsure. Sorry.
7 months ago ·
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atts1 wrote:
Is the couch one of the custom pieces? »
· Comment · 11 months ago
Amber Ranzau The sofa is from Grange Furniture. The pillows and cushion fabric are custom.
11 months ago ·
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beckyrandall wrote:
Does the floor stay warm? - We're doing our porch & can't decide between tile & wood....Thanks! »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Amber Ranzau It's a 3 season porch so it does get cold in the MN winter!
11 months ago ·
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cblandford wrote:
What is the flooring? - What is the floor wood and stain? Is this a three season porch? I have a similar 3 season porch that is in Minneapolis and I am looking to do flooring like that. Thanks! »
· Comment · 13 months ago
Amber Ranzau It is a Douglas Fir floor that was stained to match the interior floors, so it was a custom match. It is a 4 season porch.
13 months ago ·
Pam Rose Does the floor stain and varnish protect the floor from fading from bright sun exposure?
I am building a 4 season room and I am trying to decide on stone vs wood.
10 months ago ·
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bobbiem wrote:
Where can these great windows be purchased? »
· Comment · 14 months ago
Amber Ranzau I believe these are Marvin Windows... the transom windows are original to the house.
14 months ago ·
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sdmeyer wrote:
Who makes the unique chair and footrest? »
· Comment · 14 months ago
catherinedangar that chair and foot rest is AMAZING.... where is it from?
8 months ago ·
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Creo Landscapes wrote:
What's the name of the color of the ceiling and the trim? »
· Comment · 15 months ago
Amber Ranzau The ceiling is a floor vinyl floor covering that is navy blue. And the trim on the ceiling was custom-colored...
14 months ago ·
Creo Landscapes The floor vinyl's a great idea, looks almost like tongue and groove.
14 months ago ·
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smcpherson wrote:
I love the round coffee table. Can you tell me where it can be found or a suggestion as to making it? »
· Comment · 15 months ago
Modern Design LLC The table is about 40" round and was custom made using a vintage table base and a new Cambria top.
7 months ago ·
buildup1 This table is wonderful, how tall is it?
6 months ago ·
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lucky708 wrote:
What are the dimensions of this porch? Looks narrow but furniture fits nicely. Thanks. »
· Comment · 15 months ago
Amber Ranzau This porch is 8'- 7" wide x 33' - 3" long... it is long and narrow so arranging furniture that was proportionately sized was key!
15 months ago ·
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sharon32238 wrote:
I love the dark ceiling; however, I'm at a loss as to when to use dark vs. light on the ceiling. Any advice? »
· Comment · 16 months ago
oregonhealthy I love cozy rooms. Despite its length, I think the depth of the room helps add to an intimacy that the whole room fosters, if you consider things such as the warmth of the wooden floor, for example. I'm not sure I would have chosen this exact ceiling color, but I love the darker ceiling color to bring the illusion of a lower ceiling and more coziness.
16 months ago ·
Vered Rosen Design In general, a dark ceiling looks visually heavy and lower. It's a good solution to high ceiling rooms, where you want to "cozy up" the space. personally this ceiling in that porch feels too heavy. I could see how a lighter shade of wood would look great, but if that is not possible, I would paint it, or at ancor that dark brown with a piece of furniture or accesory in the same color to tie the ceiling to the space. One last note, if your ceiling light shines UP, that means you don't get much light from it, because most of the light is absorbed by the dark brown and not reflected back down.
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tburke wrote:
Have you ever thought about painting the ceiling the color of the sky? It might expand the space. »
· Comment · 16 months ago
bepsf One doesn't always want a feeling of openness - Sometimes one desires a feeling of being sheltered, which this dark ceiling accomplishes quite well.
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dawnjackson wrote:
What is the flooring material that is used for the patio ceiling? »
· Comment · 18 months ago
cathcuomo I would be interested in finding out more about the flooring on the ceiling as well. Thanks.
7 months ago ·
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shawn6045 wrote:
Height of windows from the floor - I love this space. We ate about to do this in our cottage and i was wondering howvfar off the floor the windows are? Thanks Sue »
· Comment · 7 weeks ago
greene50000 wrote:
what is the ceiling height of this porch? - what is the ceiling height of this porch? »
· Comment · 2 months ago
clloydwilliams wrote:
Half round table - I love the half round table. Who is it made by? »
· Comment · 5 months ago
holihouse wrote:
What paint color is the wall color? It compliments the natural view. Love it. »
· Comment · 6 months ago
sisbush wrote:
How can I print this porch picture for my architect... »
· Comment · 8 months ago
cylori wrote:
Who makes the ceiling fan? »
· Comment · 11 months ago
carlycc wrote:
Yum, this is really inviting x »
· Comment · 12 months ago
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added by Cathy Lara to Sunrooms Shine in Different Ways
Despite its narrow dimensions, this covered porch's unadorned windows give unobstructed views of a nearby lake. Judging from this sunroom's photo comments, it looks like the Houzz nation is divided when it comes to the ceiling: Some feel like the dark color makes the ceiling appear "visually heavy," while others like how the dark hue evokes a feeling of "being sheltered." I fall in the latter camp; I sometimes tend to feel too exposed in all-white sunrooms, so I appreciate how the dark shade adds warmth and coziness to the space.
added by Becky Harris to The Sunporch: A Room for All Seasons
In fact, a sunporch will protect more refined woods and textiles than an open or screened-in porch, so you can furnish it with more formal and delicate pieces.
added by Samantha Schoech to Color Guide: How to Use Navy Blue
A navy take on the blue porch ceiling. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, doesn't this look elegant?
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