Living in the city means we have limited outdoor space, but I was more than happy to sacrifice grass for screens… as in a screen porch. We even rebuilt a second one when we added on a first floor family room.
For years, the screen porch consisted of a table and some chairs and some chili pepper lights. But this year I decided to dress it up with fun and colorful placemats, pillows, benches for seating and storage, and hanging drapes for elegance and ambiance (and privacy).
Now I love my screen porch more than ever.
Readers, see more pictures of Linda's porch on her blog, It All Started With Paint.
Thanks, Linda!
(Images: reader Linda/It All Started With Paint)
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This is lovely!
So welcoming and beautiful! I love the place settings with the numbered napkins.
I can feel the cool breeze coming in while I have a lemonade on that awesome porch.
~Bliss~
What an amazing space....love it :)
Wow, beautiful! The drapes are really well done.
You have an amazing space there, a lot of greenery too! :)
How lovely? What time do we show up for cocktails :-)?
Where does everyone sit with all those pillows?
Looks wonderful! Such a cozy and inviting space. I'll bring the strawberries and cream if you'll put on a pot of coffee!
I'm there for a drink anytime!
Jessica
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So comforting. Wish I were there. Takes me back to my childhood when the porch was an oasis on a nice day.
Coveting this porch - well done! Especially love the curtains!
Kelly
That bench seating looks perfect for Summer reading. Love the screened-in part to keep those pesky mosquito's out!!
A beautiful outdoor space like this in a city is a treasure! I'm headed over for wine now. :)