Thursday, December 2, 2010

Fresh & Bright Porch

Well, the back porch is finally finished. I have to say, I really love it. It feels so bright and clean. Now, if only it stays that way! It tends to be a bit of a drop zone.
The redo started out with painting out the black built-in cabinet white. I shared that here.


Then, Steph built a bench and we made an upholstered cushion for it.


The walls were originally blue, same as the kitchen. I painted them all white with white trim. I really wanted white, but then was unsure when I finished painting. It seemed a little sterile. But now that all the accessories are in the room, I love it.
There were hooks on the wall but my sister and I installed them last summer and they didn't exactly hold up very well.. apparently we stripped all the screws? I'm not so great with a drill and obviously neither is she!


Anyway, we added a bit of trim and a shelf, painted it white and Steph installed the hooks properly.



Here is the room all finished! Just in time for the house tour! Also, a glimpse of the West Elm Globe Pendant that I ordered!




I'll post pictures next week of the room decorated for Christmas, along with the rest of the house!

19 comments:

  1. Fantastic job! I love the pendant for the light and the gray pillow. Such a big change!

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  2. I LOVE this! I'[m so into whiting everything out in my home right now too. What does that picture say in the white frame? I love that too!

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  3. Oh- and those baskets! Where did you find them? I've been looking for wire baskets like those, and chicken wire stuff too and have no idea where to find it...

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  4. I always feel so relaxed when I look at photos of your house...I guess that is why I am a bit addicted to your site ;)
    Sara LaF

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  5. I love all of that white. It looks so clean and fresh. Your new light is to die for!

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  6. it looks fabulous!! so fresh and chic!

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  7. It looks amazing! I love that pendant!

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  8. It looks so great. And I love all of the touches. . the hardware, the fabric, the flower pillow, and that pendant. Oh, what great use of the space. Thanks for popping by my blog today!

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  9. Beautiful!
    Kathleen

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  10. Haha, Beaufort is in the photo!! Fail, hey did you know I have a blog?? It's called: www.rachaelmodacoral.blogspot.com

    C U L8ter Janeee ;)

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  11. I think I might use this for inspiration for my laundry room - it is so pretty!

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  12. That looks fantastic! Pretty and functional storage...love it!

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  13. Your room looks great! Love the shelf/hook idea and love the built-in cabinet!

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  14. I also love those baskets. Where did you get them?

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  15. WOW! I love how you extended the look of wainscoating up in the corner above the bench. It all looks so crisp and fresh - who wouldn't want to do laundry in a room like that!

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  16. Love your home and decorating style! I am new to your blog and discovered you through Name 5 Things. I'm a new blogger and hope to share my latest DIY's. Glad I discovered you! - Alicia

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  17. I just discovered your wonderful blog! I will be visiting you often to see what you are up to next. You are doing a great job, love your kitchen!

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Love hearing from you! Thanks so much :)