Opening the Screened In Porch

  This morning I brewed a pot 

of coffee and got to work on 

cleaning and arranging 

my screened in porch.

This is a bonus to my home, 

and I did not even realize 

it when we purchased

our home 5 years ago.

Although it is small, it gets a 

ton of use and functions very well.

I love decorating small 

spaces and packing in

all types of functions 

 into the space.

I decorated the space with 

thrift store furniture 

and a rug remnant.

I added lamps, accessories, 

and art trying to

give the feel 

of an interior space. 

 The couch fabric is a little crazy, 

but for $50 and having the 

same colors of the brick

and the small dimensions needed, 

it was a must have for the space.

Of course the day I found it, 

I had all three kids and 

had to get it home

with them in tow.

I could have gone back for 

it the next day, 

but I have no patience! 

 I added this thrift store 

chair that has 

little pineapples and 

painted a desk with 

polka dots for my 

4 year old to use.

You can see the brick colors here.

The polka dots were created with a stencil.

This end of the porch 

is a spot to sit 

and remove your shoes

or set things down.

...Kind of works like 

my mud room too.

 Across from the TV, 

I added this TV/VCR

bought at a garage sale

...yes VCR

Now I watch all 

my 80's flicks 

on video that I 

purchase at thrift stores.

The TV stand is also a bench, 

so I put the TV away if we 

are having company and 

add a little cushion

and then it becomes an extra seat.

I also found this amazing 

vintage fan. 

 The little chair is great to 

put your feet up.

On the ledge, I added

plants and a metal bicycle. 

 The couch and chair also 

create a nice

conversation area. 

The windows have bamboo blinds 

that help keep it 

from getting too sunny.   

I added this light fixture 

from Menards and a 

twig as a window treatment.

The walls, spindles,

 and ceiling were 

originally cedar colored and white.

My hubby and I painted it

all the colors I asked which

 were inspired by the 

color in the bricks.

I made sure to add lots

of colors on this side

with pillows and 

accessories to

compliment and balance

with the other side

of the porch.  

 This is truly my favorite 

place to spend time...

so glad to have it ready 

for the spring and summer season.