Photo by Jimie Luangrath/Creative Revolver
“The gentle breeze ruffles my hair, the cushions shift as my friends get more comfortable, and laughs echo between the trees. This is my happy place: the back porch.
Custom-designed and filled with personal touches, like iron woodland creatures and candles from my best friend’s shop, the porch reminds me of my favorite dinner spot. The area breathes comfort, familiarity, and style. It is a meeting place where the outside world recedes into the background – with a glass of Brunello and a cashmere Restoration Hardware throw, the day’s worries are forgotten.
This feeling can be possible anywhere if you create the right setup. A subtle flow is necessary – for example, the dining table goes together seamlessly with the open-layout living area consisting of a plush sofa and swivel chairs. Whether you’re manning the outdoor kitchen or stoking the hearth’s flames, you’re included in the conversation. And oh, what conversations we have.
My back porch is my favorite place. It’s simple, it’s elegant, it’s me. It holds uncountable memories of days spent relaxing and nights spent talking late with friends, memories that seem to float on the breeze and cause anyone to smile once they step foot out the French doors.”
Wendy Beaty