Stacked Stone fireplace is featured on this screened porch. Rion Rizzo, Creative Sources Photography
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ksfoster wrote:
How difficult is it to screen in a porch with round columns? - I have an 1800's house with a porch with round columns. Would like to convert to screen porch but can't seem to find anyone that wants to tackle the job. »
Christopher A Rose AIA, ASID We use the Screen Tite system. We have added blocking(wood) around the columns above. The column capital and base are the hardest to work around. Screen tite has a small profile system now and most carpenters can do a mock up for your approval. It does take some finesse.
cochardm I love your floors and we are thinking about doing a very similar room for our outdoor screened porch in GA, but I'm curious as to the maintenance of the Ipe? Given that its covered from most of the elements does it still "gray" or did you apply anything to it and if so, how often is that required to maintain the original, dark, rich color?
I really love the wicker furniture !! - I am looking to redecorate my screened in porch. This seems to be the only brown weave that matches my couch and is not "boxy". Thank you! »
lbucelli I absolutely LOVE this room. We are installed beadboard on our porch ceiling, Would a clear Sikkens look similar to this ceiling or did you use a special type of wood. Thank you so much!
Christopher A Rose AIA, ASID The lantern is by Carolina Lanterns. The wall sconces are their off the shelf "Charleston" lantern with a copper top. The chandelier is the same series but done in a custom rectilinear box style. They will customize with not a huge up charge. www.carolinalanterns.com. 843-881-4170 Jan Clouse is the owner. Mention my name.
Lauryn Gorli Thanks Christopher. I found something from Pottery Barn that is similar (cost less). I need to send you a picture after I am done tweaking everything. You photo was my inspiration!
If you aren't sure what size of lantern is right for your porch, use the same rule of thumb as for picking an indoor chandelier: Add the length and width of the space. The number of feet in the sum is roughly the number of inches your fixture should be. For example, a 12-by-15 porch would hold a 27-inch lantern.
Carriage lights. These lights are generally used on exteriors. Once used to light up horse-drawn carriages, they now add a traditional element and a heavy visual focal point. Design tip: Since they have a glass enclosure, carriage lights are great for outdoor spaces.