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Leslie’s Screen Porch Reveal

Rustic Screen Porch

I’m sure the anticipation has been driving you batty!  Wait no more.  Leslie’s screen porch reveal is finally here!

The build itself went really quickly.  It was the waiting for the weather to cooperate.  We were given strict orders when we bought the paint not to paint when it was too hot.  And of course that is when the humidity kicked into high gear.

Lots of hours and hard work went into this project, but I think you will agree it was well worth it!

You can see all the before pictures here.  And the progress as Tim was finishing the build here.

But, here is a quick reminder…

Screen Porch Reno

And, after it had been demolished and re-built.

Porch Progress

I will be posting the outside reveal next week.  Still a bit of staining and landscaping to complete!

Here is how it looked when I arrived today to get things looking pretty.  All the walls have been painted white, which really brightens up the room.

Screen porch reno progress

screen porch styling

There are few things that we will finish in the spring, such as painting the floor and ceiling.  Leslie has to decide on colours.  But, with fall so close I really wanted her to be able to get back to enjoying the relaxing space.

Without further adieu here is a look at the (inside) after pictures!

Rustic screen porch

The only thing we spent money on for the inside was curtains from Ikea.  We still have one set we haven’t hung yet, but Leslie’s yard is quite private and but we are leaning towards hanging them, but leaving them wide open.  This will soften the corners without spoiling the breeze or the view.

rustic screen porch

rustic screen porch

This cane stool is actually quite comfortable, and adds one more place to sit, or swing it around in front of a chair and put your feet up.

You might remember from Leslie’s bathroom reveal that she has a lot of “stuff”.  She likes old and rustic pieces and it was easy to “shop” her house to make it a style uniquely hers.

Rustic Screen Porch

I don’t know about you, but I don’t have a really old wine barrel tucked away ready to turn into a little side table!

Rustic Screen Porch

I had lots of old crates to choose from, and ball jars.

Screen Porch Reveal

A telephone in just the right colour, of course!

Rustic Screen Porch

Storage under the bench.

Rustic Screen Porch

Yup.  She has vintage lab test tubes!  Perfect for some single Black Eyed Susan blooms.

Rustic Screen Porch

The old checkered board looks great on the wall, and can be turned around to display the crokinole board on the other side.

Rustic Screen Porch

A few more flowers from my garden complete the enamel coffee pot.  This print was one I had picked up for Leslie from The Lettered Cottage a few years ago.  Her beautiful (and very large) dog is named Hank so I couldn’t resist.

Rustic Screen Porch

Rustic Screen Porch

 

Rustic Screen Porch

Rustic Screen Porch

Rustic Screen Porch

And of course, just like the bathroom project, I couldn’t have found a better book in her collection to be displayed here in her rustic cabin-like screen porch.

“Uncle Tom’s Cabin”!

I put most of this room dΓ©cor together with Leslie not at home.  I knew I couldn’t go wrong since everything in there is from her home.  I am pleased to report that she loves it!

So what do you think?  I am sure those of you who are visiting the blog today who know Leslie will agree that this is totally her style.

I did shoot a little video tour of the finished space, but since videos are new to me, you will have to follow Red Cottage chronicles on Facebook where I will post it when I figure out how to edit the darn thing!

Until next time….

Maureen

A huge thank-you to my amazing husband Tim and my hardworking brother Steven for the renovation work!  And, to Marlie for putting her muscle into getting the screws in the wall so I could hang things up!

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  1. Patti Csikos says

    August 31, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    Fantastic job! I actually thought the floor was done like that intentionally (ie pathway to the door with the ‘unfinished’ boards and ‘striping’ for visual interest). Very welcoming porch to ‘sit a spell’!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      August 31, 2015 at 1:03 pm

      Thanks Patti! I hadn’t looked at the floor from that perspective! That makes me feel a bit better for not getting it done yet πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Jan says

    September 1, 2015 at 7:50 am

    It’s absolutely beautiful! With the hot, humid weather we’re having this week, I’m sure she’ll enjoy sitting out there when it begins to cool down in the evening. The wine barrel is great, too! Being down there in wine country, are you really sure there’s nothing inside it? Haha! I also loved the pencil holder made out of an old license plate. That’s just my style. Now if I could just just figure out how yo do that…

    You’re a great friend to use your know-how to create this cozy space for your friend. I imagine you’ll spend many hours there with her, chatting about life. Thank-you to you and Leslie for sharing this with us!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 1, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      Thank you so very much Jan! I was thinking the same about the license plate! I will have a close look and see what I can figure out. I am so happy I have this “talent” to share!

      Reply
  3. Jeanie @ create&babble says

    September 3, 2015 at 6:50 am

    Very well done! It looks so inviting and cozy – a perfect place to relax and enjoy the end of Summer and the arrival of Fall!

    Reply
  4. Erlene says

    September 22, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    Wonderful transformation and I actually love the floors unpainted. It’s great that you “shopped” Leslie’s home to be able to put together the decor for the porch too. She has some lovely things.

    Reply
  5. Allison says

    September 23, 2015 at 7:13 am

    Wow, it’s gorgeous! I bet you love to sit out there! Looks like a super comfy-home-y place to relax. You have great taste to put it all together like that!

    Reply
  6. Rachel G says

    September 23, 2015 at 7:23 am

    Oh wow, that’s a huge change! Looks like such a cozy place to sit and read a good book!

    Reply
  7. Val @ Love My DIY Home says

    September 23, 2015 at 8:51 am

    I too like the floor as is – so rustic! This room is a great place to have coffee with a friend, comfy and personalized. Nice job. I think adding the curtains will make it even more inviting.

    Reply
  8. Lori says

    September 23, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love the transformation so much I’ve been clicking through your blog and enjoying everything! You have a new follower on Facebook.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 24, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      Aww! Thanks Lori! Welcome πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Riva Sue says

    September 23, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    That’s a wonderful use of what looks to have been unusable space before.

    That looks like much more than just a porch now.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 24, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      It sure has come to be the most favorite room in the house!

      Reply
  10. Mary says

    September 23, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    Beautiful! What a great job. I am jealous.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 24, 2015 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks so much Mary!

      Reply
  11. Tiki says

    September 23, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    You did an awesome job! One of the things I miss about my childhood home was our glass porch. It was nice to sit out there and talk to my grandmother. Your porch look nice and cozy.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 24, 2015 at 12:10 pm

      Thank you Tiki! It is indeed a cozy spot but feels like your outdoors!

      Reply
  12. Deanna says

    September 24, 2015 at 11:40 am

    This is a lovely space! I could see myself spending many hours on that porch! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  13. Trudie says

    September 24, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    You are very talented! This space is very cozy now! Good job! Trudie

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 25, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      Thanks you Trudie!

      Reply
  14. Sandy Sandmeyer says

    September 24, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    Love you final result! And, you have my favorite flowers, Black-eyed Susans, in there as well. All that hard work really paid off and now you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 25, 2015 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks Sandy! It was a fun project to work on. And, my garden is full of Black-Eyed Susans, so bright and cheerful!

      Reply
  15. Wendy says

    September 24, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    Wow! What beautiful photos! I wish I had your talent for remodeling! As it is, I haven’t had to do any major remodeling projects, but if I do, I sure wish you were here to help me along! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  16. Jeeanie Erwin says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:53 am

    Stunning work! What a beautiful space to enjoy a book or just relax over coffee. I especially loved the floor.. it looks so purposeful! And the license plate– what a fabulous idea. Congrats on a job well done!

    Reply
  17. Beth McIntire says

    September 25, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    What an awesome job and your photography is outstanding! Looks like you have a wonderful camera and maybe had a photography class? The photos are just stunning.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 25, 2015 at 7:40 pm

      Thanks so much Beth! I use a Nikon entry level 35 mm, but it works pretty well! I am working my way through a photography course from Shootfly! Really easy to follow and understand!

      Reply
  18. Margarita Ibbott (@DownshiftingPRO) says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    I love your big reveal. That yellow phone is priceless. I also love the blue colour of the gas light. So pretty. I live that you have re-purposed items to store and organize other things. So lovely. Congrats!

    Reply
  19. Chicki says

    September 25, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Wow! It looks awesome! You did such a great job! It’s nice to have a cozy place like that to relax in.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 25, 2015 at 7:39 pm

      Thanks a bunch!

      Reply
  20. Teresa says

    September 26, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Wow, what a change from the first picture you showed. Looks like it turned out great. You’re very creative. It’s nice to reuse/reclaim items that someone already has.

    Reply
  21. Jeremy says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Very creative. You did a great job fixing that porch to be something you want to spend a lot of time in. Makes me look forward to some of my diy projects that need to be done.

    Reply
  22. Michanda says

    September 26, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    I am in awe. You are so amazing. Thanks for sharing your work.

    Reply
  23. Georgia Lynne says

    September 26, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    I’ve always dreamed of living in a little cottage. Just looking at the pictures made me happy…I can only image how wonderful it would be to live in that cottage!!

    Reply
  24. Aly says

    September 27, 2015 at 12:40 am

    It looks great!! And I love that yellow telephone!

    Reply
  25. Anne-Marie says

    September 27, 2015 at 1:55 am

    What an awesome space! And some great photos, too.

    Reply
  26. Robin says

    September 27, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Oh my! What a sweet, sweet space! And you made it beautiful, comfy and homey. The pictures speak volumes. Just lovely!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:06 am

      Thank you Robin! I was really pleased with how it turned out πŸ™‚

      Reply
  27. Brian says

    September 27, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    No way! you did that? Now this is epic. I hope you are hiring out your skills! Oh no, I mean donating out your skills…hint hint…

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:06 am

      Aww! Thanks Brian! I am lucky to have a husband who likes to build things….and that we work really well together!

      Reply
  28. Autumn says

    September 27, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    I love what you ended up doing with the screen porch! The re-build is very beautiful and I love the fun details you ended up using. I love the telephone and the dog details (the Boston Terrier is very cute!).

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:04 am

      Thank you Autumn! I never know what I am going to find at Leslie’s house!

      Reply
  29. andi says

    September 27, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    an old-fashioned phone – i love it! πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:02 am

      Would you believe she has one in almost ever colour?!

      Reply
  30. Maegan Dockery says

    September 27, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    This looks gorgeous! I love that you were able to use her old things and make them new for this room! Also, I am in love with that yellow table.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:01 am

      Thank you Maegan! That table is a favorite for sure πŸ™‚

      Reply
  31. Betsy @ Happily Ever After, Etc. says

    September 27, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    She certainly does have lots of stuff… love that old wine barrel turned side table… so cute!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:01 am

      She sure does! As well as I know her, I couldn’t believe she had an old wine barrel hidden away πŸ™‚

      Reply
  32. Amy @ItsAMindfulLife says

    September 27, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    It is lovely! I adore all of the rustic and vintage details. I can tell you put a lot of thought into this project. Nice work!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:00 am

      Thanks Amy! Leslie collection of vintage finds makes it a really fun process!

      Reply
  33. Erin says

    September 27, 2015 at 10:36 pm

    That’s one cozy porch you designed. Leslie is a lucky lady! πŸ™‚ I’m not surprised at all that she loves it.The touches of yellow are my favorite…from the side table to the phone to the flowers. Have a fantastic week! XOXO, Erin

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 28, 2015 at 8:59 am

      Thank you Erin! I am so happy she decided to paint that table yellow!

      Reply
  34. Cindy Magee says

    September 28, 2015 at 10:14 am

    This looks so cozy! makes me want to read a book or have friends over for tea. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  35. Alexandrea Perez says

    September 28, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    I love, love, love, love….did I mention LOVE your porch! We have a victorian with a wrap-around, but I still crave a screen porch!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 29, 2015 at 12:18 pm

      Awww, thanks Alexandrea! I sure would be happy with a wrap around my porch myself πŸ™‚

      Reply
  36. Just Plain Marie says

    September 28, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    OH, I’m having porch envy. I’ll have to show this to my husband – ours looks like your before picture!!!!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 29, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Happy I could provide some inspiration πŸ™‚

      Reply
  37. Katy says

    September 28, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    Well done! One day, when I can find the perfect house, I want a porch like this. It’s so warm and welcoming, perfect place for a cozy afternoon with a good book and a pitcher of lemonade.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 29, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Thank you Katy!

      Reply
  38. Shani says

    September 29, 2015 at 10:46 am

    What a great job! I love the use of the wine barrel for a table.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 29, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      Thanks a bunch Shani!

      Reply
  39. Amanda says

    September 29, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Love it! I totally can see myself out there!!! Hope you enjoy it!

    Reply
  40. Ms Orange says

    September 29, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    What a beautiful screen porch! A little slice of heaven indeed!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 30, 2015 at 10:27 am

      Thank you Ms Orange! That is a great way to describe it!

      Reply
  41. Kelsie says

    September 29, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    This just looks so cute and cozy. I love the photos. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 30, 2015 at 10:27 am

      Thanks Kelsie! So appreciated πŸ™‚

      Reply
  42. Renee says

    September 30, 2015 at 7:31 am

    You did an excellent job! This should be in a magazine, very classy!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 30, 2015 at 10:26 am

      Wow! Thanks Renee. You made my day!

      Reply
  43. Kelly says

    September 30, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Super cute! I am totally impressed! I love it! That would be my favorite place to just sit and relax! You are very talented and have a great eye! I would just have to copy someone. πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  44. Melissa says

    September 30, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    How beautiful! What a wonderful job you all did. I am so inspired now ~ we have a sun room that needs a make over. Thankfully, its very structurally sound, just needs a good de-cluttering & a fresh look. Thanks for the ideas & encouragement to get going with it πŸ™‚

    Reply
  45. Kayla Shown-Dean says

    September 30, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    I love this! It’s so cute. I could set up a writing studio there. You did a great job.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      October 1, 2015 at 4:36 pm

      Thank you Kayla! A writing room would be a wonderful use of this space!

      Reply
  46. Corinne Rodrigues says

    October 1, 2015 at 11:29 am

    What an absolutely beautiful space you have created! I could do with something like that! πŸ™‚

    Reply

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