Page 12 2023 Spring Home and Garden LINCOLN DAILY NEWS April/May 2023 The other way to make things comfortable is to make the space casual enough a person can relax in it. Jessica says to keep it nice and low key, not formal and stuffy. Lighting can help create an inviting sense of warmth. Lanterns, party lights or twinkle lights are all great ways to do that. Finally, Jessica says you should make the space personal by adding items that make you smile. To create a space that is inviting during the warm months, Wendy Conklin shares ideas for creating an appealing summer porch. One of the main things Conklin says you can do to spruce up your front porch is bringing indoor furniture outside. A couple years ago, Conklin found an inexpensive green coffee table and says the color was perfect because it ties into nature. Adding a knob to the front drawer helped add personality to the table. Similar tables can be found on Craigslist, marketplace or garage sales and can be painted green. To decorate the table, Conklin bought a wooden box. After cleaning the box, Conklin layered it with flowers, dishes and cups to make the area inviting. Adding potted flowers or ferns to the front porch brings in a little bit of greenery. Something else Conklin added to her front porch is an oversized flag, which she had seen on many houses in Maine. Besides being great for decoration, Conklin said the flag provides needed shade. Another accessory Conklin says you should consider adding to your porch is pillows, which are always inviting. With pillows, you can change the look every year or even every season. Conklin says adding these details can help create a fantastic summer porch. These videos provide a sample of ways to create a front porch that is comfortable and relaxing. Adding your own personal touches will help make your porch an outdoor oasis where you will want to unwind and spend time with friends and family.
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