Fill a screened porch with plants in decorative pots.
Make the most out of a screened porch by filling it with decorative items and comfortable furniture. A screened porch allows you to enjoy the outdoors without being subjected to all of the elements, such as insects, rain and too much sunlight. Use the space to host impromptu summer dinner parties, birthday bashes and as an overflow space during large holiday gatherings. When enhancing the space, save money by repurposing items you already own into one-of-a-kind porch d cor pieces. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Choose seating elements. Go for a casual look with woven brown rattan or white wicker chairs covered with brightly colored cushions. Pick a plush couch and chair set featuring white or ecru-colored cotton upholstery and wood bases for a luxurious lounge style. Paint antique wooden chairs with turquoise, coral or sunny yellow paint for a breezy, beach house-inspired look.
2. Set up a table and chair set for entertaining guests and hosting casual lunches and dinners. Pick a small wrought-iron bistro table and chair set or a long rough-hewn wood table with hand-carved chairs, depending on the size of the porch. Decorate the table with place mats, a tablecloth or a runner for a decorative look.
3. Place a large area rug on the porch floor in the center of the seating area. Choose a crisp white-and-navy striped outdoor cotton rug for a fresh, nautical look. Pick a raffia, sea grass or bamboo floor covering to give the porch a natural flair.
4. Display plants around the screened porch to create a relaxing ambiance. Place a large tropical plant in a woven bamboo pot and use it to fill in an empty corner. Use tree stumps as all-natural plant stands for an eco-friendly touch.
5. Cover the porch's screen to control the amount of sunlight entering the space. Hang gauzy white drapes to allow filtered light to enter the porch, which will create a dreamy ambiance. Or install natural bamboo blinds to maintain the space's earthy quality.
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