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Keep A Casual Summer Cadence With Relaxed Porch Design
(HIT) - As the heat of summer sweeps the nation, porches and patios are quickly becoming vacation destinations for families and friends. Whether you’re hoping your outdoor space will be a hub of social activity or a sanctuary of escape, designing a porch that suits your needs exactly will allow you to enjoy your outdoor space to its fullest potential.
Furniture: Your porch furniture is sure to define your entire space. “We have a lot of people looking for furniture sets or pieces that coordinate.” Explained Steve Day, operations manager at Fifthroom.com, an outdoor furniture online retailer, “For an outdoor room to feel comfortable, it has to be furnished like a true room.” He suggests finding outdoor deep seating collections or outdoor dining sets that are pre-selected to match. “It makes it a no-fail solution. Plus, buying in groups usually saves you money.”
Lighting: Using outdoor lighting will let you enjoy your porch for longer into the evening. While many porches do have an overhead light source, using outdoor lamps creates more ambient tones that make your porch feel more like home. “I have an outdoor ceiling fan with a built in light,” said Lauren Klock, a homeowner in the middle of a porch re-decorating project. “The fan moves the air to keep the breeze going and the bugs away, and the lighting element is great for evening get-togethers.”
Drapes, Rugs and Pillows: Outdoor curtains, rugs, and outdoor furniture pillows can soften the edges of a porch and truly finish an outdoor space. Mary Morris, author of Front-Porch-Ideas-and-More.com said “A lovely outdoor rug can pull together an outdoor space like nothing else: it is soft for bare feet and gives your porch a comfortable feel.” Keep a color scheme in mind when selecting textile elements like outdoor drapes, outdoor rugs, pillows and outdoor furniture cushions. Making sure all of your softer pieces coordinate will streamline your design.
Morris also suggests letting the garden do the decorating. “Grace your porch with seasonal potted plants, hanging baskets and vases of fresh fragrant flowers. Dress up your bistro table with a vase of fresh flowers from your garden. Lilacs, gerbera daisies, vincas, roses, even fresh herbs are nice.”
To keep up with customer demand, Fifthroom.com has expanded their varied selection of furniture collections and dining sets. “Some people love rustic, while others prefer luxurious … so we now carry both!” Steve said. To see their complete range of designs, visit Fifthroom.com or call 1-888-293-2339.
Courtesy: Home Improvement News and Information Center
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