Monday, October 31, 2011
Fall Decorating: Front Porch
Back in June, my client and I began pulling inspirations to decide which direction to take for her large, wrap front porch. Besides a few white rockers, they hadn't really used the porch. We wanted to make it inviting. She envisioned a place for the family to enjoy late summer evenings, as well as visiting with neighbors and friends. I had blogged about it here. She had a few things from our trip to Ohio the year before that we planned to use... little tables and a black bench from her family.
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| (photo credit: Muraca Design, Inc.) |
The first thing I scored was the vintage wood framed mirror at the end of the porch, found in the back of a local store in the clearance section! Great start.
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| (photo credit: Muraca Design, Inc.) |
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| (photo credit: Muraca Design, Inc.) |
We added these wonderful wicker chairs and ottomans from Ballard Design. As I create the link in this post, I don't see the chairs available, maybe a seasonal thing. They are the Vendee line. The amazing thing about these chairs is their scale! And incredible comfort. Just the right fit.
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| (photo credit: Muraca Design, Inc.) |
At the wrap of the porch, we placed a Ballard Design loveseat. We used a small, wood table as a little coffee table. We may return to this space next spring and add outdoor curtains to this corner. Maybe something light and airy on rods and rings or maybe grommets.
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| (photo credit: Muraca Design, Inc.) |
I had the front door painted black. But, not just the front door, the trim and side lights as well. The old door (when will I learn to take before pictures???) had a white surround and the door itself was a medium, spring green. By painting the door and surround black, the front gets the attention it needs to stay in balance with the rest of the large space.
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The porch has been up and running for a while now. Just getting to the picture taking part of it all. I have enjoyed a visit with my client, enjoying the late summer sun. It's a lovely, unwinding spot.
My client added plantings, fall mums, and pumpkins..... all set for little tricker - treaters and a visit with a neighbor on comfy chairs!
Happy Halloween!!
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