Turn Your Porch Into A Second Living Room

The essence of any great living room space contains both comfortable and functional aspects. Creating a porch that personifies these qualities is simple and will recreate your porch into a second living room!

When browsing patio furniture, choose large pieces for a warm home appeal. All Weather Wicker sets can help provide this sense of calm luxury. Try to intertwine your all weather wicker furniture around available porch space. Place large all weather wicker chairs in corners and line larger areas with a 3 person couch or glider. Try adding furniture cushions for extra comfort and versatility.

Once you have achieved your optimal furniture layout, placement of accessories will tie the porch together to form the living room image.

Insert an over sized rug with bold colors or patterns to compliment the more dainty all weather wicker pieces. The rug will act as a centerpiece and welcoming feature for your porch. Colored pillows cornered in large all weather wicker furniture are both alluring and comfortable accents.

Lastly, shed some light on your second living room by strategically placing candle holders. These porch accessories are ideal for producing a cozy and warm quality.

When you pair large patio furniture with warm and colorful features, you are creatively creating a porch with all the comforts of home.

Indoor Gardening

As the seasons change and winter strikes, don't let the cold temperatures and flurries blow away your fresh garden produce and tranquil ambiance. With year round productivity potential, continual fresh plants and even healthier grown

Adding an indoor garden could be beneficial to your health. According to a NASA study, houseplants can remove up to 87% of indoor air pollutants. When choosing plants to provide health improvements, it is important to choose allergy free plants. Try traditional snap dragons over sunflowers because the pollen is enclosed. Place plant stands indoors and add ferns for a decorative touch.

For an unique ambiance and garden that demands minimal maintenance, try adding a terrarium garden to your home. You can creatively construct these glass enclosed gardens by choosing different containers and shaping various amounts of soil, bark chips, pea gravel or moss. Place the unit on a garden cart to be easily transported to areas of indirect light. Then, water and fertilize it about once a month.

Liven up your living quarters with an indoor garden. The possibilities and techniques will add both a serene and functional sense to your home all year round.