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.

Feng Shui Your Patio

Your patio is one of the few places in your home that's already open and exposed to nature, and can actually serve as a transition between the outside world and the inside of the home. This makes it the perfect place to employ some techniques of Feng Shui. Feng Shui (pronounced "fung shoy") is the practice of arrangement that attempts to mimic nature. So, what better place than your outdoor patio?

Start by featuring comfortable, cushioned chairs in earth tones, such as browns, greens, and oranges that encourage guests to linger comfortably. Calm curvy furniture also creates an atmosphere where guests can sit and relax. Pick up an an all-weather wicker sitting set to promote this.

When considering a table, keep in mind that different table shapes promote different methods of communication. Round tables are perfect for equality, rectangular tables are balanced, and square table promotes stability. Good thing cast aluminum tables come in many shapes and sizes, because they are a perfect addition!

Even though the patio is out in the open, it may also be a good idea to feature some plants around the left side and center to increase and encourage strong ties with family and community. You may also want to feature a tall plant in the far left corner which may have a positive effect on your income.

When making a pathway, it's important to consider which direction the path is headed. A pathway headed north promotes self-discovery and a focus on career goals while a southbound pathway focuses on popularity. A westward pointing pathway should grant you more leisure time, and if it points east may help drive pessimism away while boosting energy. Make sure you grab some mosaic stepping stones to create a peaceful, curved pathway.

Try these feng shui tips for your patio, and let us know what works for you!

Protect Your Patio Furniture

When the warm sun disappears and turns into a cloudy rain, it's important to protect your patio furniture and keep it dry so you can use it when the sun comes back out. To prevent any damage, get a cover for your cast aluminum patio furniture and all-weather wicker, or place them under an awning or in the garage.

Protecting your furniture cushions from the rain is important since it may take them a while to dry, and they could get musty and ruined. If there is rain in the forecast, grab your furniture cushions and bring them indoors until it clears up and take them out when clear skies return.