Tuesday, September 28, 2010

The Screened Porch



I had never heard of screened porches until saw Grace Coddington's in a magazine many years ago. I have wanted one ever since. A friend of mine who lives in a mozzie-prone area near the beach has one and she lives out there most of the year.
We are planning such a porch at the end of our school house which will look out across the fields to the mountains. Here are some inspiring examples I thought I'd share.
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10 comments:

  1. life in a pink fibroSeptember 28, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    I have been trying to convince hubby to screen our deck, thereby creating a screened porch (if not quite so glamorous as these ones). I think they make perfect sense when the nights are long and hot and full of mossies. I will persist. Wish me luck...

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  2. iheartartSeptember 28, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    Catherine - I love these images. We rarely get to use our outdoor area because if it isn't too cold then the flies & mozzies are carrying us away so I have been contemplating doing the same on our deck, however when I describe it to my husband he has trouble imagining it beyond a Spanline type room (not that there is anything wrong with them - they just wouldn't suit our old cottage)so I will show him your photo's. Thank you for the inspiration...

    Katie

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  3. TanyaSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    I absolutely love a screened porch. My grandparents used to have a huge one when I was a kid. We used to sleep on feather beds under handmade quilts out there. Perfect!

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  4. kayce hughesSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    I just discovered your wonderful blog. I live in Nashville and adore my screened porch.

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  5. designchicSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    This time of the year is perfect for screen porch sitting. The blue ceiling in this first image is wonderful!!

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  6. MimiSeptember 29, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Screen porches are a great idea, keeping bugs at bay!

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  7. beachvintage.comSeptember 29, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Love that first one Catherine.

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  8. UnknownSeptember 29, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    LOVE a screened porch, grew up with one, and even have these very images saved as well!

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  9. Jen of MadeByGirlSeptember 29, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    Screened porches seem so serene, especially if they have a nice unobstructed view....Great inspiration. :))))


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  10. GNovember 15, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    Thank you for these photos... we have a screened deck and have puzzled over what to do with it for a while now. Some inspiration in those pictures for sure.

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