The farmhouse porch provides shade and plenty of opportunity for relaxing and entertaining. It also calls to mind an idyllic, slower-paced lifestyle. See what other design elements set this porch-style apart from the rest.
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The Farmhouse Porch
Classic and non-fussy, the farmhouse porch is all about easy care and casual style. Here are ten products to help you create the look.
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Farmhouse Style
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Two Steps Above Par
Farmhouse porches are frequently just a step or two off the ground, as demonstrated by this newly constructed Georgia beauty, built as a Southern Living Idea House.
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Decorative Lattice
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Screened Porch
A farmhouse porch can be screened-in, allowing for virtually bug-free outdoor living and dining. This porch is located in the rear of the house, where it is convenient to the kitchen and privacy of the backyard.
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Railings and Trellises
Railings or trellises between porch posts are common farmhouse details. They delineate the porch from the yard and enhance overall curb appeal.
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Painted Floors
The floor of a farmhouse porch can be stained or painted to suit your style. Consider checkerboard or stenciled patterns, too. They will add pattern and color with little to no care and maintenance.
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Ceiling Treatments
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Porch Furniture
Nothing aids relaxation and reflection quite like time spent on a porch swing. This graphic black swing looks modern next to retro armchairs. For similar items, try Home Decorators for the classic swing and Crate & Barrel for the chairs.
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Retro Glider
A retro glider wouldn’t be out of place on a farmhouse porch (Grandin Road, $399). Nor would a ceiling or table fan to circulate air on a hot summer day. For a look at some "Really Cool Cooling Fans", click here.
Grandin Road
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Lighting
Finding the right wall-mounted lighting is easy with a gooseneck fixture like this from The Home Depot finished in oil-rubbed bronze. For more classic exterior light fixtures, click here.
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More on Farmhouse Style?
To learn more about the history and architectural elements that distinguish the Farmhouse porch, click here. For more porch styles, consider:
Connor Homes
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