Does your porch or patio have a rusty tricycle sitting on it? Along with tables, chairs, a plethora of pillow, rugs, a wicker deer, a garden gnome, a refrigerator, a — you get the point. Here…
Treat your porch or patio as an extension of your indoor space. The same rules apply: Keep it clean, uncluttered, useful and inviting.
We talk a lot in this column about decluttering the inside of our homes, but we shouldn’t ignore the rooms outside. In fact, decluttering and thoughtfully furnishing our porches and patios may be more important because so many more people see them. If your indoors are a cluttered mess, at least you can pull the blinds.
New York architect Jimmy Crisp, author of “On the Porch” , echoes that sentiment: “A look around many neighborhoods across America suggests that people should be a little more conscientious about what they put on their porches. Many miss the opportunity to use their porches to connect with friends and talk to neighbors because these areas are so uninviting.”
3. Put comfort first. No one wants to kick back and relax in a hard plastic chair. Choose comfortable soft seating that makes you want to stay a while. Add a coffee or dining table, and maybe an end table or two to set a beverage and a book on. If you have the room add a rocker or a swinging bench. Don’t over furnish. Let space be your guide.
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