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Great Porches for Entertaining

We love creating outdoor spaces for our clients that can be multi-functional. Porches are great because they can be used for entertaining friends, relaxing after a long day at work, a place for the kids to cool off from summer’s heat… the list is endless. We recently found some great ideas for porches on the My Home Ideas site. Here are a few we like:

In this inside out style, a clever pass-through leads to an outdoor kitchen with all the necessities, including a sink, grill, and under counter storage. The barn doors allow the owners to close the area off completely when the weather doesn’t cooperate with outdoor plans.

Screened porches are a great ways to bridge the gap between the indoors and outdoors.  They also extend the living area of the home to accommodate guests, as well as serve as an extra kitchen.

The indoor kitchen in this screened cabana includes a professional grade grill, draft beer dispenser, and a warming drawer. With indoor and outdoor seating, as well as the small pool and firepit, this porch is the ultimate place for entertaining all year long!

Check out My Home Ideas to see the rest of their favorite porches for entertaining. Find something inspirational? Let us know so we can help create the porch of your dreams!

Photo credit: Myhomeideas.com.

Inspiring Outdoor Spaces

Always one to help out when we can, we’ve decided to assist you in jump starting your creative juices.  And what better way to get inspired than by Lonny, one of our favorite design resource sites.

Take a look at these inspiring spaces that will make you want to head outdoors.

Lonny Magazine

This space above is one of my favorites, I love how the  mounted shovel brings the whole room together.

Lonny Magazine

This above room doesn’t even look like it belongs outdoors.  It reminds me of something you’d see at a resort in South Beach.

Lonny Magazine

The mixed use of style of furniture in this above photo caught my eye.  I love the look of the wooden bench with these garden chairs.

Lonny Magazine

This is the perfect table setting for eating outdoors, the tray allows for easy transferring of drinks and dishes.

Finding the Perfect Outdoor Loveseat

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we thought it appropriate to showcase some of the most stylish love seat’s out there, thanks to a recent article in House Beautiful magazine.

Yin Yang, synthetic rattan, $2,916. Kenneth Cobonpue for Janus et Cie: 800-245-2687; janusetcie.com.

Yin Yang, synthetic rattan, $2,916. Kenneth Cobonpue for Janus et Cie: 800-245-2687; janusetcie.com.

Mariposa, teak, $6,900. Ted Boerner for Henry Hall Designs: 800-767-7738; henryhalldesigns.com.

Mariposa, teak, $6,900. Ted Boerner for Henry Hall Designs: 800-767-7738; henryhalldesigns.com.

Santa Monica, teak, $1,185. Restoration Hardware: 800-910-9836; restorationhardware.com.

Santa Monica, teak, $1,185. Restoration Hardware: 800-910-9836; restorationhardware.com.

Kingston Shelter, synthetic wicker, $2,046. Laneventure: 800-235-3558.

Kingston Shelter, synthetic wicker, $2,046. Laneventure: 800-235-3558.

Here’s to hoping your Valentine’s Day is filled with as many x’s and o’s you deserve. In the mean time, check out more living-room-worthy outdoor love seats here.