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March 30, 2015

Back Porch Overhaul 4.0

In December of 2012, we closed on our “dream home”.  I use the term dream home loosely because although the property was picturesque and the location perfection, the home left a little to be desired in my overly visual design mind.  I couldn’t help but see past the dreary fifty shades of brown and  semi-abandoned interior.  Instead I saw a a blank canvas with design and decorating options for days.  From the inside to the outside, every square inch was about to see some “Operation Brittany”.   We decided year one would be a focus on the inside since it needed it most and year two we would start working on the outside.

Living in the South means blistering summers and an encyclopedia of swarming creatures.  For us, a screened porch was an absolute MUST HAVE.  When we first saw the home, I had visions of our girls running through the backyard while Mark and I sipped wine from the back porch.  Although those days may be a distant, keep on dreaming mommy moment, at least I have a vision to keep me motivated.  For now, it’s more like chasing Winter around the yard while she gets into anything and everything while Addie is trapping creatures in glass jars and sneaking them inside the house.

Step ONE in our outdoor overhaul was turning the small back deck into a larger screened porch.  Meet “Operation Back Porch Overhaul 4.0″…

BEFORE

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IN PROGRESS

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SELECTIONS

Once the porch was complete, the next step was selecting flooring and lighting.  I love creating an outdoor space that feels clean, comfortable and inviting.  One thing that makes such a huge difference is flooring.  In our previous home, we chose an outdoor carpet for our screened porch and that turned disastrous very quickly.  Between pets, stains and pollen, it got ruined faster than I thought humanly possible.  This time around, I chose a porcelain tile that resembles a natural slate.  This gives the beautiful look of a natural stone without the maintenance and sealing requirements.  In addition, ceiling fans are also a must for our blistering Georgia summers so I found simple and chic ceiling fans for both sides of the porch.

Daltile: Model # CS5612121P6
Continental Slate Tuscan Blue 12 in. x 12 in. Porcelain Floor and Wall
Hunter Allegheny 52-in New Bronze Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Fan with Light Kit

Hunter Allegheny 52-in New Bronze Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Fan with Light Kit

Next, we tackled painting the entire outside of our home including the interior of the porch.  I will share more of the exterior soon but for now, here’s my exterior paint choices that extended into the porch…

(NOTE: our home is three sides brick so the siding color was only for the back of the home)

Benjamin Moore Gray Husky 1473 ..Similar to the interior color we ...

Siding & Porch Ceiling: Gray Husky by Benjamin Moore

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Trim: White Dove by Benjamin Moore

kendall charcoal - Benjamin Moore

Shutters & Window Sashes: Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore

The next selections were the fun part!  My favorite piece and the most stunning part of our back porch is the custom granite table.  The base and top were custom made from Tiger White granite by our company APF, Inc.  It is super durable, easy to clean and has such a beautiful white marble look.  We had a patio set from our previous home that simply needed some cushion replacements.  I also wanted a more clean, neutral look than the blue ones that came with the furniture.  I found replacement cushions that fit perfectly (link below) and really gave the set a clean, fresh look!  I am going to be sharing THE BEST way to clean your outdoor cushions on the blog next week!  Its’ the best kept secret EVER!  From there, I made a trip to my local HomeGoods store and found a huge assortment of bright and fun pieces to complete my design including the beautiful turquoise rug and pillow.  Here’s my furniture/accessory choices…

Melbourne Hampton Bay Patio Set– Home Depot

Guide to Buying Outdoor Replacement Cushions

Replacement Cushions– Ballard Designs

White Console Table– Joss & Main

Table Accessories, Lantern, Teal Rug and Teal Pillow- HomeGoods

“H” Monogram– The Woodshop of Alabama

Outdoor Grommet Drapes– Pottery Barn

Outdoor Dining Chairs– Target

Threshold™ 2-Piece Outdoor 18" Toss Pillow Set

Navy Outdoor Pillows– Target

Pink Pillows- Custom Made

Custom Tiger White Granite Dining Table- APF, Inc.

White/Black/Gold Vase- Target

AFTER

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XOXO, Brittany Hayes

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  1. jeri hahn says

    March 31, 2015 at 1:53 am

    Love this! I had a hard time finding a rod long enough for my sunroom. What is your secret?

    Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      March 31, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      Yes, that is difficult! These are two separate rods on each side 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
  2. zella says

    April 17, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    I’m in love with this design! Where did you find the side table?

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    • zella says

      April 17, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      *white and wood one with plants on it. Thanks

      Reply
    • Brittany Hayes says

      April 24, 2015 at 8:10 pm

      Thank you so so much! It’s from Joss & Main 🙂

      Reply

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