7 Unique Ways To Liven Up Your Porch or Patio

Make This Beautiful Porch Yours If You …

• Need a place for a nap in nature
• Want a cozy retreat from everyday stressors
• Want to entertain outdoors, rain or shine

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1. Porch Swing: This twin-size bed swing was custom made and uses a blow-up air mattress for the cushion with a white coverlet. Order a similar design from Newnan-based Swinging Porch Beds. HangingPorchBeds.com
2. Throw Pillows: Go cozy with these smaller silver, gray and beige cushions. PotteryBarn.com
3. Wire Urns: Accent Side Table: Score an eye-catching accent table like this by ordering the Shanice Round Lace Cut Metal Accent Side Table online. 
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4. Armchairs: Chippendale-style chairs made with beechwood and bamboo. BallardDesigns.com
5. Silver Garden Stool: The glossy finish adds style to the versatile seat, which can also be used as a side table. HomeGoods.com
6. Outdoor Rug: When buying an outdoor rug, consider synthetic materials that are durable but cool to the touch. www.rugs.com
7. Table Lamp: Resembling the horns of an African antelope, this Kudu furnishing adds a unique touch. WestElm.com

Lindsey Hene
• Owner and principal designer of Lindsey Hene Interiors, Hene designed this porch for her home in Milton, Ga.
• Hene bends design rules to create a fresh perspective. She gravitates toward spaces that are rich in character—with a touch of whimsy.
• LindseyHeneInteriors.com