Spectacular Summer Porch
Decorating Cents : Episode DCT-2613 -- More Projects »
Host Joan Steffend and designer Pepper Eggers give a porch a bright summer look for less than $500.
Wall Paint – $39
The makeover starts with painting the existing blue walls a sunny, golden yellow to brighten the space.
- paint: Benjamin Moore – Marmalade
Floor Paint – $18
The floor of the porch is missing some paint and has a few bumps and pock marks. Electric sanders are used to smooth out the floor. Sanding will also help the paint adhere to the surface better. The new, rich brown color of the floor helps to ground the space against the high-impact wall color.
- paint: Benjamin Moore – Tudor Brown
Padded Cubes – $54
A pair of wooden cubes is added to the room for additional seating. The cubes were found at a re-use-it center for $10 each. Bright striped fabric is wrapped around the cubes and fastened with hot glue. Holes are drilled through the center of the plywood tops so tufted buttons can be added later. The plywood tops are then covered in foam and bright orange fabric. The tufting is done with decorative brooches instead of a buttons for a touch of pizzazz.
Storage Bench – $56
Two of the homeowners' old pieces of porch furniture are repurposed to create a unique storage bench. An old shelving unit is flipped on its side, and then a porch swing is fastened to the top of the shelving. To conceal the storage, a flip-down door is added to the front of the shelves. A cushion is made for the bench using the same striped fabric as the cubes and an old comforter for the stuffing. Using a comforter is an inexpensive alternative to batting. The cushion is stitched together with big orange buttons.
Window Treatments – $49
Shear white panels give the windows crisp summertime look. For a modern touch, the panels are hung from wire that has been suspended using eyehooks.
- curtains: Ikea – Wilma 800.431.71
Light Fixture – $25
The bare-bones light fixtures get swapped out with a simple, contemporary globe light.
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