I know it seems like all we’ve been doing lately is working on updating the Homestead, and yes, here is another update to one of our transformations – our relaxing back porch oasis. Will you join me for a cup of tea?
It’s always fun to go back…
Before
This is what the porch looked like for the first year after we moved. It was storage until we worked on some of the other spaces inside. It was unpacking triage if you will.
During
This is what the porch looked like last year. Almost there, but it still needed some TLC. At least at this point, it was functional and not a hot mess.
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After
The light beige wasn’t doing much for me. I wanted to find a color that blended in with the outdoors and gave a feeling of peace and tranquility. I chose historic colors Benjamin Moore Huntington Green and Townsend Harbor Brown (which is actually more of a dark burgundy).
We used the same green on the trim on the shed.
We upgraded the windows. All nine of them. Ouch, I know.
Speaking of windows, we added outdoor curtains to the west side to help offset the hot afternoon sun.
I love coming out here in the morning to drink a cup of coffee and listen to the quiet. We set it up like an outdoor living room and added a lamp and rug.
I love this old crate. It brings a little extra character to the space, don’t you think?
We always have several blankets out for those cool mornings or evenings. And of course some comfy pillows.
At night, the string lights grace the outline of the screened in porch. Our friends call this the Adirondack room. It really does have a different personality from day to night.
I love working out here. And when my parents come to visit, they don’t leave this space!
Won’t you join me for a cup of tea?
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Oh Holly, how can you pick a favorite??? I love them all! I thought you could do no better when you did the Veranda Transformation …. but then you come up with the Relaxing Porch! I can’t pick just one! So, let’s have coffee and talk about this!! 🙂 I love it all!
Pink Hugs,
Dee
Hi Dee – Come over and join me for coffee any time! Thanks for sharing and big pink hugs backatcha! Holly
Yes, I’d love to join you for a cup of coffee. I can’t pick a favorite space, they’re all lovely. I particularly like the clock on the wall of your relaxing porch. It’s so charming.
Hi Susan – I wish you lived next door… we would be sitting out there drinking coffee like EVERY morning! Hugs, Holly
Holly, Can’t wait to come visit and enjoy your outside spaces – loved sitting out there last year – so relaxing and comfy – will definitely enjoy a glass of wine in the evenings!!! M and D
M&D – Love it when you are here and relaxing! LYB, H.
Hi Holly,
Your beautiful back porch and its gorgeous styling caught my eye at Inspiration Monday! I just had to see the details; amazing transformation! Have a wonderful week!
Poppy
Hi Poppy – Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! Hugs, Holly
Wow!! You have made some wonderful changes. I love them all, but certainly would love a space like your porch to curl up on and read a good book while sipping coffee! Bravo on your design and color choices! Enjoy!! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
Hi Rosie – Oh goodness, thank you so much for your sweet comments. I will not confirm nor deny how many books, naps, and cups of coffee I’ve had out there. Hugs, Holly
I’m digging the relaxing porch oasis…my kind of porch. Love it. And it was a massive transformation! Nice job!!
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Bobbi – Thank you for your kind words, we are kinda digging it too. Finally! Hugs, Holly
Your porch is amazing! The colors are so vibrant! I would love to join you for coffee sometime. 🙂
Hi Kim – Amazing? Holy smokies you are nice! Come over and join me for coffee any time! Hugs, Holly
I would love to come join you for a cup of coffee at your oasis! 🙂 Love it!!! Would love it if you shared this at our Motivational Monday party on Burlap and Babies.
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Hi Amanda – Join me any time and thank you so much for the invitation… I’ll have to check it out! Hugs, Holly
We don’t really have porches like this here in the UK but your pictures make me wish we did! and yes I’d love to just pop round for a coffee sometime!
Can’t choose, wont choose – they are all lovely!
Hi Julie – Thank you for stopping by… the whole way from over the pond! And thank you for your sweet comments, very much appreciated! Hugs, Holly
How beautiful – what a perfect spot to sit and relax –
( love the pepsi crate ! )
XOX
Hi Suzan – Thanks so much – great to see you again! Hugs, Holly
Oh my gosh! I love this space so much! Makes me want to cut into a big juicy watermelon for 4th of July. Awesome job!
Hi Lauren – Ohhhh what an awesome idea! I’m totally buying one this weekend. Thanks so much! Hugs, Holly
What a transformation! I love the colors…pinned!
Hi Patti – Thank you for your kind words and extra big thanks for pinning! Hugs, Holly
Very pretty!
Thanks Mindie! Hugs, Holly
I have always felt that the outdoor space should be an extension of your indoor space, you have accomplished that! I can see you having a nice cup of coffee in this area! I love to sit on my porch in the morning and enjoy the peace and quiet before the busy day begins. I think you chose the perfect paint color too! Wonderful.
As for my vote for the favorite space ….. Can I vote all of them?
Hi Cynthia – Thank you so much for your kind comments and sure please vote for all of them. I’m excited that quite a few folks already want to pick all three. Hugs, Holly
Such a great transformation! Happy I came across your blog. So cute.
Enjoy the day,
Alison
Hi Alison – Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see you back again soon. Hugs. Holly
I love this room, you did a great job putting it together, the only thing that could make it better is if you used a coke box instead of a pepsi one 😉 I would love it if you joined our link up party this week and shared your room! http://www.sowderingabout.com/search/label/Awesome%20Things
Hi Randi – Thank you so much for the invitation, I am honored! I too am a Coca Cola girl, but sometimes when you find something vintage and cool and it’s either free or really cheap, you don’t split hairs over the brand. Hugs, Holly
Oh I agree on the vintage stuff!! The old box is super cool nonetheless. And also, a few years ago Pottery Barn used the old Pepsi boxes as part of their table scape decor. I like yours better 🙂
Neat story, my grandpa-in-law collects coke stuff and has literally stacks of wooden coke boxes. He gave a few to me that I’ll treasure always.
Holly, the porch looks so beautiful! You’re making me want to buy decor for my place now : ) Thanks for sharing on Hump Day Happenings!
Hi Megan – Thank you so much! Hugs, Holly
oh that relaxing porch is awesome love love the old pepsi crate looks awesome
Thanks so much, ARod – come visit any time! Hugs, Holly
So beautiful! Pinned toy home decor board! Found you on Diana Rambles. Have a great week.
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Hi Priscilla – Thank you so much for stopping by and for pinning! Please come back again soon. Hugs, Holly
Don’t make me pick, I adore them all.
Hi Sue – Awwwww…. you are always so sweet, thank you! Hugs, Holly
Wow! What a transformation! I came here because I love the porch décor, especially the charming Pepsi crate/box, pure Americana….adorable. You’ve done such a fabulous job. Visiting you from The Dedicated House.
Thank you so much for your sweet comments! You made my day! Hugs, Holly
What a beautiful area to sit and relax! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Kelly – Thanks so much! Hugs, Holly
What a beautiful makeover! I love before and after pictures. Creating beautiful spaces create inspired and beautiful living. And they just make us feel better. Glad I found you on SITS today. It’s nice to meet you!
Hi Topaz – Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. Hugs, Holly
I love how your porch turned out, it looks so fun!! I have a post on backyards Id like you to see when you have time. I Pinned to share. Thanks for stopping by Oh My Heartsie Girl this week!!
Hi Karren – We really do love our outdoor space! Hugs, Holly
Beautiful porch! It looks like such a nice place to curl up with a great book! – Snickerdoodle Sunday
Hi Paris – Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Holly
I absolutely love this transformation, Holly! You did an outstanding job — so wish I had a porch! 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us. 🙂
Hi Dee – You are so sweet, thank you for your kind words. Hugs, Holly
This is so awesome! And perfectly festive for the patriotic season. The green is a very nice touch. I do like it better than the beige.
Hi Rachel – Thanks so much, I was very pleased at how well the green turned out. Hugs, Holly
Hi Holly! Your porch looks beautiful! What a perfect place to relax and enjoy the summer. Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Best of the Weekend – pinned! Hope you have a happy Monday, great week and a fabulous July 4th! Hugs!
Hi Cindy – Thank you for your sweet comments and happy 4th to you too! Hugs, Holly
What a beautiful porch! I would spend every spare second out here! I love that Pepsi crate!! Would love for you to share it (or any other DIY) at our link party on my blog please 🙂 Hope you have a great week, Holly!
Hi Kendra – Thank you for your kind words and for the generous invitation! Hugs, Holly
I love this and I wanted to feature it at our BE Awesome Party but there is no link back. 🙁
Hi Angie – Thank you so much and not sure what you need other than the URL – contact me via email if you need anything else. Hugs, Holly
I love the great colors! They really pop. It looks very warm, inviting, and comfortable! Thanks for sharing with us on Snickerdoodle Sunday! – Kristina
Hi K&M – Thanks so much – come join me for a cup of coffee any time! Hugs, Holly
I can’t choose – I think I like the porch better now but I so loved the mud pit…..but the porch is useful year round……Ok going with the porch 🙂 Millie
Hi Millie – We love all of the spaces, but that porch is magical. Come over any time! Hugs, Holly
Featuring this week! I will be posting early too, maybe tonight in honor of the 4th. Thanks for linking up at Bacon Time. Hugs
Hi Mindie – You made my day thank you so much for the feature! Happy 4th of July! Hugs, Holly
Goodness I adore your patio redo! But you know that crate got me… 😀 I’m featuring it in this weekend’s Party Junk.. more soon! 🙂
Hi Donna – You totally made my week! Backflips, happy dance… I think I even did the running man. Thank you so much for the feature! You are the best! Hugs, Holly
Your porch looks awesome! And yes, I love the old crate!
Found you at Funky Junk!
I will share it on my FB.
Cheers,
Claudine
Hi Claudine – Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing! Hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Holly
LOVE how this turned out, Holly! What an amazing transformation! And the colors you chose are perfection. Thanks so much for linking up at Get Your DIY On!
~Abby =)
Hi Abby – Thank you so much for the feature – I am extremely honored! Hugs, Holly
Holly,
This is just lovely! Nice work! Isn’t it great to have spaces in your home that make you feel like you’re on vacation?
I’m so glad I came across this on Pinterest because it brought to my attention that I hadn’t subscribed to your blog yet! Silly me. Taking care of that now. =)
See you (here) soon!
Brittany
Hi Brittany – Well thank you for pinning and so glad you subscribe now! Woot! Hugs, Holly
I dream of having a porch like this one day! And I had to laugh when you mentioned the Pepsi crate because I saw it in one of the first photos and though “oh, that’s such a great piece”. Thanks for sharing! I’m pinning this to my dream house board.
Hi Cat – You are so sweet, thank you. I am all over those old crates – LOVE THEM! Thanks so much for pinning to your dream board – I am completely honored and flattered! Hugs, Holly
Hi Holy,
Visiting from Create Link Inspire, such a great makeover! What a peaceful spot and love the patriotic colors you chose of the room. I love the green on the walls, grade shade of green for an indoor/outdoor space. So glad to have stopped by!
Deb
Hi Deb – Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your sweet comments. Hope to see you again soon! Hugs, Holly
beauatiful job. I love every single thing about this room. Perfect color choice.
Hi Karen – Thank you so much for stopping by to share your kind thoughts. Hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Holly
I would love to have a cup of coffee with you on your awesome porch! It looks so inviting and fun!
Thanks so much for sharing this at the Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop! This is going to be one of my lovely features!
Hi Carrie – Come on over any time would love to share some coffee with you on the porch! Thank you so much for the awesome feature, you totally made my day! Have a great week! Hugs, Holly
Love this porch. I want to just curl up with a good book. It is so inviting. Thanks for sharing.
HI Brooke – I have certainly curled up with my share of books out there! Thanks so much for stopping by to say hello and I hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Holly
love what you did and so amazing, restful, and gorgeous. I could even sleep out on it…so wish I had a porch to do this with.
Hi Karen – I will not confirm nor deny how many naps I’ve taken out there. A breezy summer day with the constant hum of the neighbor’s lawn mower…. YAWN…. nap time may come earlier today! Hugs, Holly
Wow, that space is so inviting, Holly! I’m thinking morning coffee, afternoon iced tea, and evening wine…..are you game?
Hi Carol – Come on over any time and join me! I could live out there. Seriously. Hugs, Holly
Gorgeous space!!! I love that coke container! Thanks for sharing!!! 🙂
Thanks so much for stopping by to share your kind words! Hugs, Holly
This is such a fantastic porch! I’d spend all of my time out there. Yes, I’d like to come for coffee – tomorrow at 10? 😉 Just letting you know I will be featuring this at Best of the Weekend tomorrow night at 8pm! Hope to see you link up again at this week’s party!
Hi Amy – Thank you so much for the awesome feature! And yes, standing date for morning coffee… come on by! Hugs, Holly
Hi Holly…….I love your porch area. It looks so relaxing and inviting. I love the green paint color you picked. Perfect! Have a great weekend. Stopping over from THESITSgirls
Thanks so much for stopping by to share your kind words! Hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Holly
Great idea.It’s really really nice.Thanks for sharing. Your place really is beautiful.
Thanks so much! Hugs, Holly
This is so pretty, ! You’re so talented. I love all the little figures and colors. Adorable Hugs
Thanks so much! Hugs, Holly