The right porch ceiling ideas can pull together your entire outdoor space. Whether you paint it in a contrasting color, add wood panels for rustic charm, or drape UV-resistant fabric like voile or ...

A welcoming front porch is essential to laid-back summer living, which is all about spending time outdoors to bask in the lovely weather and gentle breezes. The front porch is also a great spot to ...

Make your front porch a welcoming place where you'll want to relax, work, and spend time. Rugs, plants, furniture, and lighting are all ways to make your outdoor space feel warm and inviting.

We spend a lot of time and money making the insides of our homes reflect our personalities and maximizing livability. Why not do the same for our front porches? “Front porches are like the opening ...

Mansion Global tackles an interior design topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week we look at how to design a chic and warm front porch. A ...

Q: The house I grew up in had a covered front porch. A few of the houses I owned after getting married also had this wonderful accessory. It seems that large front porches are being kicked to the curb ...

Have you ever passed a beautiful mansion or cozy cottage and wondered why the porch ceiling was painted blue? It’s a southern tradition based on folklore but many Alabamians claim its true purpose is ...

A quintessential front porch in the South typically includes seasonal plants in full bloom, a wreath or welcome mat that says something along the lines of “live, laugh, love” or “bless this home.” You ...

Why do we paint the ceilings of our front porches blue? Dear reader, Colors with shorter wavelengths, including green and blue, usually have a calming effect, whereas colors with longer wavelengths, ...