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Front Porch Sanctuary

Outer Spaces : Episode HSPA-505 -- More Projects »
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Before: Gioconda Aviles needs a restful retreat so her four boys surprise her with a front porch makeover that takes the area from cluttered to comfortably country!
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After: Fresh paint highlights the door panels while large matching topiaries in colorful pots create a grand entrance to this home.
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Before: Aviles has been given a lot of furniture and outdoor accessories over time, but some have seen better days. She also needs a more inviting seating arrangement for her kids and company.
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After: Billowy fabric panels define the porch while the freshly painted furniture softened with pillows and blankets is arranged to spark conversation. A planter full of herbs will yield homegrown tea leaves.
Gioconda Aviles has four boys, Julien, Christian, Aidan and Dylan, and nowhere to rest after a busy day. To give something back to their mother who does so much, the boys decide to surprise her with a front porch makeover. They enlist the help of host Susie Coelho, designer Brian Toffoli and the Outer Spaces team to transform their messy front porch into a serene sanctuary that is unmistakably Gioconda.

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vinyl letters
Paul's Neon Signs
13237 Saticoy St. #1
North Hollywood, CA 91605
Phone: 818-255-0569

stained glass panels
Stained Glass Supplies
2104 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Phone: 323-254-4361

decorative project materials
Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH)
Website: www.osh.com
Guests
Brian Toffoli, Designer
Website: www.briantoffoli.com
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