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chapter 1 Perfect Porches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

chapter 2 Screened & Enclosed Porches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

chapter 3 Let the Outside In: Sunrooms & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

chapter 4 Deck Out the Patio & Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

chapter 5 Nooks, Retreats & Private Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

chapter 6 Garden Sheds, Pergolas & Other Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

chapter 7 Decorating with Containers, Vines & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

chapter 8 Outdoor Entertaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

photo credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

CONTENTS

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LET THE OUTSIDE INSUNROOMS & MORE

LIGHT-FLOODED INDOOR SPACE are the next best thing

to the actual outdoors. (And on bright winter days, of course,

they’re even better, since they let you soak up the sunshine

without enduring chilly temperatures.) Some homes have

sunrooms, which exist for the express purpose of basking in

the rays indoors. Others have rooms that aren’t sunrooms per

se, but boast plenty of windows. When the sun pours in on

nice days, everyone’s spirits are brightened. If you’re the owner

of one of these charmed spaces, don’t miss the opportunity to

enjoy it to the max!

OPPOSITE Bright yellow walls and a rattan sofa make sure that this indoor “winter porch” always seems summery. A rough-hewn coffee table and nature-themed throw pillows enhance the room’s laid-back vibe.

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1 Turned upside down, a galvan- ized planter becomes the perfect perch for drinks.

2 A faux-bois floor lamp feels indoor-worthy, yet slyly references the great outdoors.

3 These curtains, made of weather- resistant fabric, sport a bold print on the inside—and a stripe on the side the neighbors see.

4 The deeper your seating, the more pillows you need to pile on.

5 The washable cover on this day-bed’s twin mattress gives it the look of professional upholstery.

6 A reversible recycled-plastic rug doubles the return on your investment.

7 Woven wicker chairs and an earthy wooden table keep the décor grounded.

MAKE IT YOURS

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As practical as they are pretty, these affordable ideas add up to a porch with living room appeal.

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The Genteel Way to Go WildCALLING ALL AMATEUR BOTANISTS AND EXPLORERS! Bring an air of refinement to your next garden party by celebrating Victorian fascinations.

A FRESH ALTERNATIVE TO FLOWERS, galvanized tin pedestals elevate sheet moss and mushrooms to centerpiece status.

SIMPLY SANDWICH A FERN FROND between two inexpensive glass plates for an all-natural china pattern. Basswood chargers can be used again and again.

WOODLAND-INSPIRED DELIGHTS—rustic sliced-log chargers, mushroom-and-moss centerpieces, and ferns and herbs—grace this festive table.

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THIS 10-BY-12-FOOT GREENHOUSE- inspired retreat started out as a shed. Now it’s all gussied up and shaded by peach trees and Concord grapevines. Raised beds of carrots, corn, beets, and dill line the path to the door.

A Greenhouse Goes GlamTHE HUSBAND OF THE OWNER OF THIS PROPERTY outside Vancouver took apart a neglected potting shed and rebuilt it into a greenhouse with a tempered-glass room. He added large windows found at a salvage yard to take in views of the peach trees, flowers, and vegetable gardens. The inside is furnished with vintage-floral pillows, white-painted furniture, and collections of mint-green Jadeite and milk glass vases. It’s an escape just right for curling up with a book or chatting with company.

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INSIDE, LUSH, FEMININE FLORALS and remade castoffs lend a homey feel to the one-room hideaway.

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The best outdoor living happens on a country home’s welcoming porches, patios, decks, sunrooms, and gardens.

Get the most enjoyment from your country home’s outdoor spaces by creating an inviting place to hang out, read, nap, entertain, or just sit and sip a glass of chilled sauvignon blanc. Whether for a porch, patio, deck, sunroom, or garden; and whether the style is classic, rustic, retro, or flea-market funky, there are plenty of ideas here for you. Get timeless good looks on a budget, revamp with paint and simple furnishings, bring interiors outside, and incorporate charmingly traditional elements like farm-stand tables, wooden gliders, swings, and white wicker. Whether you’re ready to tackle a major project or just want a couple of quick, easy ideas, this is the perfect, beautiful book for you.

May 2015Lifestyle/House & Home $24.95 ($27.95 Canada)Hardcover8 ½ × 10 • 160 pages (all in color)978-1-61837-156-0

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