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My Summer Porch Tour

By Manuela Williams

I thought since it’s now “officially” summer that I would share what my screened in porch looks like this year. We’ve made a few changes. We moved some furniture down to the patio to stage it and I moved some other furniture into the porch.  One thing I’ve realized is that in the summer I don’t need a lot of “decor” on the porch.  The stars are the scenery since it’s off our top floor,  the birds we see in the trees and the delicious breeze we usually get. So I didn’t do a lot of decorating of surfaces and stuff like that this summer but I did paint and repurpose a lot of items. So I’ll just start in one area and work my way around! Be warned there are lots of photos so this is a long post.

Lots of Summer Porch Decorating Ideas

 Welcome to our summer screened porch!

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Summer Porch Tour - small dining area on the porch
Our porch is long so we’ve always divided it into two distinct areas – dining and seating. We moved our large patio table and chairs downstairs and I repurposed a little bistro table I had. I had to spray paint it white and then I took a glass table top that I’ve been storing in my closet for about 12 years (that’s why this is not an organizing blog!)  and put that on top of the table.  Our “living room” area used to be on this end but this summer I switched it up. I’m still getting used to it!
Green geometric indoor/outdoor rug

It’s really just my husband and myself that come out here these days so a table for two is perfect. My husband comes out here with his work laptop before I get up  in the morning to get some work done. Which is why that power cord is there in case his battery dies.

hydrangeas from the garden

*I took these photos during the course of a day and my husband kept switching pillows on me!*  I spray painted that blue metal table since it was a really faded green and a bit rusted. He often has his personal laptop out here as well as his work one so he needed a place to put that (he does his Swagbucks in the morning on his personal laptop).

begonias in galvanized planters

Moving on…this plant stand is from Ikea. I think I got it last year or the year before. It might make it one more year…might. Anyway, I usually have ferns in these galvanized buckets (from Home Depot). But I saw these two big Begonias and remembered that I used to have a huge Begonia while I was in college. So feeling a bit nostalgic…I went for the Begonias instead of ferns this year!

Decorating with a fern on the porch

I did have to have at least one fern. I think it’s a requirement for Southern porches! I also spray painted this old plant stand to give it new life (I’ve done sooooo much spray painting this month).

screened porch decorated for summer

The seating area is now sort of in the middle of the porch.

industrial look galvanized lantern

I love this galvanized lantern and my planter cup of lavender! I put them on a tray so they would be easy to move when we want to put our feet up on the coffee table. 🙂

wall fountain in screened porch

There’s a wall fountain close by that we like to turn on.

DIY mosaic topped yellow buffet on the screened porch

This is a buffet that I did a  little makeover on long, long time ago. I did a mosaic on the top with broken plates and tiles with some tips from my blog  friend Penny @ The Comforts of Home. That’s a vintage galvanized watering can on top that I use to water the porch and deck plants and  a container of lettuce that I just started. There’s a skylight over this table so I’m hoping I can grow some lettuce on the porch without it bolting in this heat!

a planter filled with white petunias and a chalkboard plant marker

A planter of petunias with a little iron fairy peeking out which was a gift from my blog friend Linda.

Summer screened in porch tour

That’s it – those blue doors are the entrance to the dining room.

I hope you enjoyed the porch tour!

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Filed Under: Exterior Decorating, Fluffing my nest, Seasonal Decorating Tagged With: decorating a screened in porch, screened porch, Summer Porch, summer porch decorating ideas

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Comments

  1. Debra @ Frugal Little Bungalow says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:25 am

    It’s a little piece of heaven on earth, Manuela…big and roomy, beautifully decorated, and what a view.

    • Manuela Williams says

      June 26, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks Debra! I really love the view – just looking out or looking down and seeing the different beds and all the little animals and birds running around is nice. I’ll really miss this part of our house!

  2. Stacey says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:28 am

    Your screened in porch has always been one of my very favorites, Manuela. I’ve watched you change it up and make new things for it over time. It’s a great collection of your talents. I love the tree house effect out there. 🙂

    • Manuela Williams says

      June 26, 2014 at 1:12 pm

      Thank you Stacey! I love that tree house effect too that’s why I didn’t do a whole lot of “decorating” this time.

  3. Kathi Davis says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:47 am

    Beautiful screened in porch. I love your decorating ideas. Thank you for sharing.

  4. Penny @ The Comforts of Home says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:58 am

    I loved your porch tour. I always smile when I see your pretty mosaic buffet. Thank you for the mention and the link! I love the apple green color with the blues. So pretty.

  5. Carol says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:27 am

    You have created a wonderful oasis for summer days.

    I love the IKEA plant stand with the galvanized tin buckets of flowers.

  6. Kathleen Grace says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    Love the green! It’s always fun to see what you have done with your screened porch each year. The mosaic top buffet is gorgeous! I would be out here all the time!

    • Manuela Williams says

      June 26, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks Kathy! Yes, we’re out there every morning and all the time in the fall. Even though there’s a ceiling fan, it doesn’t help once the humidity kicks in!

  7. Pamela Gordon says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    It looks wonderful, Manuela. I love the way you’ve decorated it and the colours you chose. I’m sure you will enjoy it a lot this summer.

  8. Jen Y says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    I love your porch. I pinned quite a few images of it over the past year as we planned our porch. We built a screened porch this past winter that is very similar to yours & we absolutely love it! We very rarely used our old porch but we’re on this one every day.

    Can you tell me where you got your rug? I love it. I love the fountain as well.

    • Manuela Williams says

      June 26, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      Hi Jen and thank you! The green rug? I got that rug at Target, actually online because my Target didn’t have the size I wanted. But it’s an indoor/outdoor rug. They had free shipping and 5% off (I think they often have free shipping because I bought a chair from them at the beginning of the year and shipping was free then too). They were very quick with delivery. The black rug I on clearance at Lowe’s (last year or maybe the year before), the fountain we’ve had a few years and also got that end of season at Lowe’s. We just had to get a new pump for it and I know mine doesn’t carry that particular one anymore (but they have lots of other’s to choose from).

      Thanks for pinning, that’s always appreciated!

  9. Glenda says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    What a pretty place to relax, with a cold beverage.
    Enjoy your evening.

  10. Vee says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    Oh I did enjoy the tour! It looks wonderful and the perfect place for relaxing.

  11. [email protected] this top that says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    what a great porch. i am sure you have lots of wonderful times sitting out there. happy summer!

  12. [email protected] says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    I love your porch! You are surrounded by all those beautiful trees and it looks so relaxing.

    • Manuela Williams says

      June 26, 2014 at 1:02 pm

      Thanks Jan! Yes we are up in the sky. The view is really lovely especially now that the Crepe Myrtles are blooming so we have some color besides shades of green to look at.

  13. Diana Petrillo says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    I’m just a little jealous–would love a screened in porch, and yours is just lovely. You’re a great decorator 🙂 I’ve been working on primping my deck and will do a post on it shortly. So glad I got to see yours.
    Blessings,
    Diana

    • Manuela Williams says

      June 26, 2014 at 1:01 pm

      LOL! Well thank you so much Diana! I do not in anyway think of myself as a decorator – I just do what I like 🙂

  14. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    June 25, 2014 at 6:44 am

    Your porch looks wonderful, Manuela! What a great view for someone coming out the dining room doors onto it. I think you’ve made it pretty and comfortable.

  15. Theresa H. Roach says

    June 25, 2014 at 8:39 am

    I want to live on your porch:) IT IS GORGEOUS! Love the lime green rug! Have a blessed and beautiful day dear Manuela, HUGS!

  16. Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita says

    June 25, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    It looks terrific!

  17. Melanie says

    June 25, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    Your porch is just beautiful! I could easily see myself sitting out there – which is what you want a potential buyer to envision. I agree that you don’t need any accessories out there. Sometimes less is better. While I’m here, I’ve also been meaning to tell you that I love your new blog header. May I ask who did it for you?

    • Manuela Williams says

      June 26, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      Hi Melanie, Thanks so much! I think the outside spaces is what will sell this house (as long as it’s an outdoor type person 🙂 )

      Thanks, I’m enjoying my new header too. I hired a graphic designer to design the little nest with blog name since I’m using it on business cards and some other things. Then Michele who maintains my blog added the other words and did the install. Did you want the designers info?

  18. Cynthia says

    June 25, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    This is so pretty, love the colors you chose and the curtains on the sides. That mirror is gorgeous!!!

    Cynthia

  19. Cindy says

    June 25, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    What an Absolutely Beautiful place to rest, relax, read and even work. Simply Wonderful!! Blessings, Cindy

    • Manuela Williams says

      June 26, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks Cindy! Yes, we really enjoy this space and I often bring my laptop out and work on my blog.

  20. Brenda Kula says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    I love it all! The pretty colors, the little touches you always give to everything!
    Brenda

  21. Marti says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    Your porch looks so light and airy, the perfect place for an afternoon nap or reading a book. And all without mosquitoes!

    • Manuela Williams says

      June 26, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      Oh yes, I think you almost have to have some type of screened enclosure to enjoy being outside in Georgia! Not just the mosquitoes but these annoying little biting bugs will get ya!

  22. Donna says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    What a beautiful porch, Manuela! Love the colors and all the decor. I especially like your galvanized buckets with the pink begonias. What a lovely place to sit and relax.

    Donna

    • Manuela Williams says

      June 26, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks so much Donna! It is definitely my favorite room in my home.

  23. Deanna says

    June 26, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    I love your porch! It’s a great space and the green is so fresh and cool looking! Perfect for a Southern porch! It has your signature style all over it!

  24. Meadowsweet Cottage says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    What a lovely, relaxing spot you’ve created, Manuela. Love the treehouse feeling!

  25. TerriC says

    June 29, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    It’s really lovely. The green and white scheme looks so fresh and cool.

    • Manuela Williams says

      June 29, 2014 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks so much Terri! I haven’t been out there very much lately – it’s just too hot!!

  26. Nici says

    July 2, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    What a beautiful place to call home! Love all the naturally decorative items you have all around the porch and the bright colors are so cheery! Thanks a bunch for sharing at my Creative Ways Link Party! I hope you’ll be back tonight with more awesome posts!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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