Pleasures of the Porch

Fülszöveg

Much more than a small preface to your home's interior, the porch is the place where guests are greeted, families gather for alfresco meals, and the comings and goings of the community are followed with enthusiasm. Whether you are deciding what type of porch to add, renovating an existing structure, or simply decorating, Pleasures of the Porch offers hundreds of fresh ideas for making the most of this outdoor retreat.
Encompassing every style of porch, from classic wraparounds to retro sleeping porches, this elegant volume provides all the inspiration you need to turn your porch into a versatile space for relaxing and entertaining.
ISBN 0-8478-2005-X
978084782005453500
PleasureslPorch
For every type of house and for every family's style, there is a perfect porch. Whether you want a quiet outdoor niche where family members can lounge with a good summer read, or a casual front porch that encourages passing neighbors to stop and chat, over the years porch styles have developed... Tovább

Fülszöveg

Much more than a small preface to your home's interior, the porch is the place where guests are greeted, families gather for alfresco meals, and the comings and goings of the community are followed with enthusiasm. Whether you are deciding what type of porch to add, renovating an existing structure, or simply decorating, Pleasures of the Porch offers hundreds of fresh ideas for making the most of this outdoor retreat.
Encompassing every style of porch, from classic wraparounds to retro sleeping porches, this elegant volume provides all the inspiration you need to turn your porch into a versatile space for relaxing and entertaining.
ISBN 0-8478-2005-X
978084782005453500
PleasureslPorch
For every type of house and for every family's style, there is a perfect porch. Whether you want a quiet outdoor niche where family members can lounge with a good summer read, or a casual front porch that encourages passing neighbors to stop and chat, over the years porch styles have developed that foster these very activities.
This beautifully photographed volume details the porch's illustrious past, from its origins as the portico, or covered entryway, of ancient Greece to its glory days as the elaborate outdoor sitting room of Victorian times. A discussion of different types of porches follows, with notes on the particular character of each.
Suggestions for creating an area for solitude and respite as well as ideas for converting the space into an elegant room for a party include tips on planning for alfresco meals, decorating for festive occasions, and providing the essentials for relaxation.
Pleasures of the Porch also introduces you to the furnishings and accessories of this most romantic of rooms. Bentwood rockers and white wicker settees, string hammocks and wide-striped awnings, floral-washed pillows and heavy Mexican glassware—these are the things that provide comfort and luxury, making the porch a favorite retreat. These chapters reveal which pieces are appropriately sturdy and weather resistant, as well as which are best suited to the ambience of the porch.
Because the beauty of nature is often what draws us to the porch. Pleasures of the Porch devotes a special chapter potted flowers, window boxes, and other plantings that bring color, scent, and pattern to the porch and surrounding areas.
Filled with vibrant color photographs that capture the enchantment of porch living, this extravagant volume presents a hundreds of ways to truly take pleasure in porches. Vissza