2012 Idea House: Farmhouse Restoration

These ideas from our first-ever renovation of a historic home offer inspiration for floors, ceilings, and everything else—including the kitchen sink!

Back Porch
Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Back Porch

Give your porch a center. 
Visible from the front door, the back porch's centered round table offers a pretty place for flowers or serving during a party.

Enhance the exterior with authentic lights. 
Classic wall-mounted and hanging lanterns by New Orleans-based Bevolo surround the home with historical charm.

Editor's Tip:
Add all-weather curtains to outdoor spaces to give them the feel of a finished room.


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