My Home - My Pride (Front Porch)

Our ordinary porch turns into summer's hottest hanging out space during the season. Its actually an easy going, welcoming and a comfortable live-able space which makes us want to spend more time outside. Here is the mini tour for you all.

Just like any stylish indoor space, our outdoor space also possesses comfortable furniture, art pieces and of course plenty of flowers to brighten our entry and exit. Purposeful placement of each object here ensures glamorous look that is out to bowl every visitor.

I believe and insist on eco-friendly decorating, it allows to see the potential in existing pieces. Instead of buying out so many different plant stands this summer, I DIY'ed this plant stand with two blocks of wood pieces and a wood sheet on top for a rustic looking my very own plant stand.

We Canadians long for summer hence we spend inordinate amount of time outdoors during the season. This is my personal favorite spot on the porch where I don't only enjoy an iced cold lemonade but also a long chit-chat with husband dear after our evening walks.  

Nothing looks more hospitable than flowers as you walk through the front doors during summer time. Lavender and dotted marigolds are making the best eye catching combination this summer at my end.

The indoor pinkness is extended outdoor on our front porch as well with most beautiful pink flowers. My mild obsession of Buddha is enhancing the porch as well. The Buddha statues and little knick-knacks makes you stop and park here yourself before you whisk away from here.

Small area such as our porch feels larger when they have a clear purpose with little bit of creative touches. Hope you enjoyed this tour of our porch. Until we meet again on the blog sphere enjoy the summer and make the best of it, toodles!  

Passage to porch

With sprouting signs of spring, hibernating in home will be over soon and we will be fostering outdoor pleasures where many breezy afternoons will be spend in poring over a book or fancy evenings might find you there as you sip away your sundown smoothies.

 

At a time of year, my mind races to speed up the spring by hatching new plans for some ideal outdoor projects. Bouncing off few ideas in today’s post for a functional and fashionable front porch to welcome the gradual transition of the season.  After all waking up with sunshine and green things around after surviving looooong winter definitely calls for a celebration.

 

Easy eye catching hues in bold colours can instantly enhance your outdoors. Adding a hint of bright accessories is another way to upstage your outdoors. Look for unique ways to use familiar accessories in a way that will surprise and delight the palate. Easy to wash and no fade fabric is an apt selection for our active outdoor needs.

A framed sun room with bank of big windows can block intense sun rays. With a good view of lush green trees this minimally decked sheltered porch brings comfort with a style.

Clever accents of orange and cheery pops of blue are incorporated brilliantly here. A side table to hold your drink and a basket to chuck away extra pillows are merged here to maximise the ease while lounging. Slip covered pillows are best to swap away according to your design needs or seasonal styling. 

With a space challenged porch, make the most of the space you have. A small sky light here welcomes the view of sky over head. An outdoor rug is always a good choice for adding color in your space; equally a lick of paint on floor can also inevitably brighten the floors. Candles and lanterns are must for me to add drama and romance to the porch.

Be your own mixologist and experiment with your favorite color combo. Blooms always make a big bang in any décor. Window boxes, hanging baskets and pretty flower pots are great addition in your color scheme. Ease into visual interest by adding art work, mirrors or cluster of few frames for an added bonus on the porch.

There are plenty more good reasons to head outdoors which we have been patiently waiting for. Until we meet again, stay connected, toodles!

 

Image Courtesy: BHG