Summers are confusing! Sorry to begin on that note but yes they are! On one hand we want to escape the searing hot sun and run indoors and on the other the soft breeze, flourishing garden and the absence of winters calls us out. Porches, hence become favorite hangout spots in summers. They are shaded and protected from the severeness of the season and yet maintain a happy relation with the outsides. You can be out and not out at the same time! Let us look at some summer porch ideas that will add delight to your outdoor home.
Outdoor Home: Summer Porch Ideas
A Rocking Chair For Dad
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Keep It Simple
The world is going from complicated to simple these days. Not a bad trend to follow! Get a small table and arrange for a couple of chairs. You can adorn the table top with some greens and thats about it. Simple and charming. You can however play with different styles here like traditional, vintage, eclectic, beach, victorian ,etc. and reflect it in the furniture you use!
Traditional & Simple
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How About A Swing
Do you like to laze around your porch with a book? Does your regular chair or patio furniture make you uncomfortable after a while? Well, if you answered yes to those, its time to invest in a swing. You can place it at one end of your porch so that it does not obstruct any movement. A swing is in fact all you need if you will be spending a long time in your porch.
Incorporate A Swing
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Alfresco Dining Anyone?
Summers can be delightful sometimes and summer alfresco nights are just adored by everyone. Why not make a seasonal arrangement in your porch if the space allows. Bring in a compact dining table and some benches and stools. Hang a pendant over the table and get ready for some outdoor dining experience. And the best part is, you can do it everyday!
Alfresco Dining
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A Landscaped Affair
Summer homes that have the privilege of a garden space are blessed. If you do have a flourishing garden, I am pretty sure you would love to spend a lot of time out in your porch. You can extend the garden into your porch for a more real feel. Arrange for some hanging baskets and plant them with colorful summer blooms. Bring out a planter or two and place them besides your seating. A small plant potted delicately in old chinaware won’t look bad on that side table either!
Landscaped Surrounds
Image Via: Bertrand Landscape Design
Summer porches are the best way to enjoy what summer has to offer without taking in the heat. You can dress up the porch in the flavors you like and use elements that are summery and cool. Enjoy the summer landscapes, the beautiful flora and fauna, the garden life and the quiet summer afternoons. For those of you fond of tea can spend some quality tea time here. The idea is to savor the moment and experience the summer goodness. Do write in if you have any more summer porch ideas. Your comments are always welcome.
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