A porch can be a warm and inviting extension of your home, so don't miss the chance to elevate this all-important space. One excellent way to make it stand out is to rethink the ceiling, which can add ...
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18 irresistible winter porch ideas

Thoughtful winter porch decor can add warmth, charm and visual interest, making your home feel inviting and magical, not just ...
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 ...
If you have ever stepped up to someone's front door, especially in the south of the country, and noticed a wonderfully painted blue porch ceiling, you may wonder why they chose to make such a ...
Elevate your curb appeal with these stylish looks. Whether you're sprucing up your front porch or finally getting around to that long-planned makeover, you’ve probably realized that there’s more to ...
What started out as a Southern tradition, blue porch ceilings have become a trend across the country. “Haint” blue is a pale shade of blue that is traditionally used because of old beliefs. Today, a ...
Notes and snippets for people who love decorating with color. Today, the history behind the tradition of painting porch ceilings blue. We all love the look of a sprawling front porch or cozy ...
In Richmond, Virginia, people debate their favorite sky blue paint color for porch ceilings as they do their favorite biscuit recipe. “It's all about bringing the outside in,” said designer Suellen ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've ever traveled down south to Georgia, Florida or South Carolina, you may have noticed a trend of ...
Tour guide Alphonso Brown knows one of Charleston's most common design trends well, because he grew up with it in his childhood home in Rantowles. "We painted the (porch) ceiling blue and the trim ...
We asked Hannah Yeo, Benjamin Moore color and design specialist, to explain why porch ceilings are often painted blue. Her answer: This practice has been a tradition in Southern states for centuries ...