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The article offers tips on improving the look of porches, including using cushions in different designs in outdoor couches and chairs, choosing a colorful umbrella to provide shade to the patio and the steps for properly cleaning outdoor tables and chairs.

The article offers suggestions for the decoration of porches and information on several products for the same. Topics discussed include the suggestions for tables, rugs, and plants; the Marble Indigo Pasta Bowl from Simon Pearce; and the Rattan Stool from Napa Home & Garden. Also mentioned are the Tides Fabric from Perennials Fabrics.

The article offers information on designing home floor plan. Topics discussed include ,modern living tends to be centered around the kitchen, so it should be planned with optimum workflow in mind; mentions that the number of bedrooms and bathrooms depends on the size of family and the ages of the home's occupants; and also mentions porches and decks extend your usable square footage, providing space for gracious outdoor living.

The article offers ideas for homeowners on how to transform their porches into a comfortable and inviting open-air room. Suggestion on various outdoor furniture and products that can add statement to the appearance of the porch is provided. Advice on the need for homeowners to consider connecting potted plants with the theme color of the accessories they use in their porches.

The article offers some tips on how to renovate a porch, a deck, and a patio in preparations for the outdoor entertaining season. Recommendations include adding a pergola to the patio, applying a deck-cleaning solution, and outfitting a porch with a swing. Other suggestions include installing picket fences, using paints, and choosing decorations that will suit home's architecture.

The article presents information on the addition of screened-in porches to various homes in states in the southern U.S. Topics include the porch of an elegant colonial style home in Charlotte, North Carolina, the porch of a Gothic Farmhouse style home in Americus, Georgia, and the porch of a modern cottage style home in Athens, Georgia. Details are also presented on the use of bench seating on porches, the decoration idea of patterned pillows, and different types of flooring including stone and wood.

The article looks at several painted designs for porch floors created by decorative painter Brian Carter, offering step-by-step instructions for a geometric design that mimics carpeting as well as suggestions for other floral and geometric patterns.

The article offers suggestions for decorating outdoor rooms including porches, pavilions, and patios. Recommendations include painting porch floors with bright colors; using trees, bamboo plants, or trellised sweet pea plants to screen an area for added privacy; and installing a prefabricated fireplace.

Several photographs featuring interior designs of verandahs and porches, are presented including Lantliv timber plant stand, Footnote cotton mat, and Carlin Silver Coast nickel lanterns.

The article focuses on porch decoration project in Austin, Texas undertaken by architect Gregory Thomas.

The article highlights several porch decorating suggestions for autumn. Style guru Matthew Mead said that the first thing to do is pick a warm color pattern that is inspired by fall's produce like orange pumpkins, red apples and yellow chrysanthemums. He suggested using remnants, curtains and tablecloths to create a layered look for the porch. He also advised to create a dining table sitting that can be made from mismatched vintage chairs and stoneware plates.

The article offers designer tips for decorating porch in an Asian-inspired style. It is suggested that painted wooden chairs kept outside the porch gives a good look along with neutral cushions or extra padding. Upholstery can also be used outside with a careful planning of the fabric as acrylic fibers are more resistant to moisture and mold. One can also do the basic finishing on the door with an old-fashioned knocker and brass details to give the traditional look.

The article offers instructions on how to give a home porch a personality makeover.

The author describes her effort to improve the appearance of a porch. She narrates that the first thing she did was to cover the porch floor with a few coats of resilient high-gloss exterior oil paint. The next thing she did with her team was to freshen up the wicker seating set with a coat of matte white exterior paint to help protect it from mold and mildew.

The article focuses on the remodeling of a screen porch by editor-in-chief Donna Sapolin, stylist Stephen Antonson and deputy articles editor Nicole Sforza.

Discusses tips on interior decoration to improve the look and feel of a porch area. Consideration of the furniture type and groupings; Importance of materials resistance to sunlight fading and moisture shrinkage; Lighting design elements for the porch area and outdoor features; Suggestion to add personal touches by including familiar accessories; Impact of adding whimsical features.

Relates the redecoration of the porch of a house in New Jersey into a restorative room. Color of paints used; Description of the room's interior design.

Suggests designs for a porch in a house. INSETS: Planning the Perfect Porch;Finishing Touches.

Provides suggestions on how to make the living room comfortable. Styles appropriate for outdoor living room; Arrangement of the porch and the patio; How to decorate furniture in the garden.

Features the kitchen and two-story porch of decorator and garden designer Patricia Trainor and her husband Taylor Alonso in their 1803 farmhouse in Long Island, New York.

The article focuses on the significance of porches in log cabins and offers information on the design considerations for porches. The designing considerations discussed include keeping the height of porches to eight feet to accommodate furniture items, having multiple entrances for easy mobility and considering symmetry in design to ensure compatibility of roof-lines. Also are presented several photographs depicting porch designs.

The article evaluates several porch rocking chairs including a green-painted ash chair from Tortuga Outdoor, a red-painted acacia chair from Jordan Manufacturing, and a walnut-stained ash chair from Dixie Seating Company.

Photographs of several sunrooms and screened porches including a porch with wooden-framed windows, a porch designed for long Island home and a porch of a home in San Antonio, Texas are presented.

The article evaluates several porch lanterns including the Northeast Lantern from retailer wayfair.com, the Portfolio Trevett from retailer lowes.com, and the Designers Fountain from retailer hayneedle.com.

The article presents the author's insights on how she decorated her porch in Vermont. The author mentions that she experimented with the decoration by using unexpected elements such her favorite carpet. She says that she mixed the themes like birds, textiles, embroideries, and scenes for her own personal montage. She also suggests making a gallery space on the porch where paintings can be hanged.

Discusses the makeover strategies used to improve either the architecture or interior design of six home projects. Focus on the back porch owned by Mary Leigh Fitts; Recognition of the absence of privacy and ambience of the outdoor space; Decision to changes the area into a relaxation and dining area; Structures added; Furnitures designed; Use of fabric to soften the environment.

Presents several items used to decorate the porch of couple Patrick and Dinah Williams in Clanford, New Jersey. Captain's lantern in black-finished brass; Gustava Roman shade; Lace settee with cushion.

Discusses ways of creating personal space in any environment. Details of making basements and attics truly a private place; Use of space as a home office or a creative center; Information on re-creating your patio or porch into a relaxing spot.

The article offers suggestions for decorating porches including use of rugs to provide sense of warmth and comfort, use of bold colors, multiple textures and patterns; and furniture for seating.

The article discusses decoration of porch of a farmhouse in Cullman, Alabama by interior decorator Elly Poston.

The article focuses on interior designing of porch which includes neutral floor tiles, custom swing bed, and vaulted ceiling which gives space.

The article offers suggestions for the management of porches in the design and decoration of a house. Topics discussed include the importance of using matching outdoor furniture for porches, the benefits of using quality materials such as marine-grade fabrics or weather-resistant wicker, and the importance of having plants on porches.

The article discusses a front porch renovation in a 1904 Craftsman house located in Spokane, Washington and owned by Katie and John Goldsworthy which features seating, lighting and potted plants.

The article focuses on a front porch designed by Lina Woodrum with a U.S. patriotic theme with red accents and traditional wicker furniture, and reviews products that match the style, including a retro cooler from wayfair.com, a birdhouse from joann.com, and striped pillows from frontgate.com.

The article offers decor tips for outdoor porches and recommends several decor and furnishing products including the Ivory Bird Lamp from horchow.com, the Clover Window Stool from decor-decor.com, and Wood Candleholders from williams-sonoma.com.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for decorating the area around a porch swing, decorating side tables with stickers, and creating floral luminaries.

The article describes patio and landscape design in the Southern U.S., such as a home in Atlanta, Georgia designed by architect Norman Askins and interior designer Craig Duncan, a home in Dallas, Texas by design firm Ceylon et Cie, and a home in Palm Beach, Florida by design firm Kemble Interiors.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making porch decorations for the summer season, namely, a string of flowers and silver balls above the table, painted stones to keep the tablecloth in place, and patterned paper plates to make a welcome sign.

The article offers brief information on several items that can be displayed in a porch including the pillows, ceramic pot, and bench.

The article presents brief information on products for porch decoration with living room appeal such as table from potteryborn.com, floor lamp from Lighting Universe, and curtains from calicocomers.com.

The article discusses methods to decorate front porch for fall including adding corn husks and berrie to planters, adding texture from old tools to a set of antlers, and use of everyday items.

The article evaluates several house furnishings for porch decoration, which include curtains, cushion and table.

The article features porch decorations including the Mission Mirror from Crow's Nest Trading, the Lampara Torta light fixture designed by artist Jose I. Morales, and Flower Pot With Holes from the Conran Shop.

The article provides tips on how to decorate a front porch for Thanksgiving. Pumpkins, mums and colorful leaves from the nursery, the local market or from the backyard may be used. More visual weight may be added on one side of the door. Colorful leaves may be placed next to pumpkins. Big and small white candles may be placed on both sides of the front porch steps and porch lights may be used.

The article discusses how to use salvaged balustrades to decorate an old house. To build a Baluster Pedestal, one can take four matching balusters and nail them at top and bottom along the sides of square end blocks to create a freestanding box. With the wider board on top, crown the baluster box with the capital. Finish off the pedestal by wrapping the top edges of the balusters with wood strips nailed just beneath the capital.

The article features the architectural design and interior decoration of the front porch of couple Belinda Gergel and Richard Gergel in Columbia, South Carolina. The Colonial-inspired front porch faces an open gate, which enables the couple to see the scenery beyond their front yard. At the top of the front porch is the running balustrade and dentil molding, which enhance the traditional presence.