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The Importance of Porches
Decorate your outside “room” just like you would any indoor living space. First, decide how you will use it. Then develop a porch decorating plan.
July 30, 2020
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Decorate your outside “room” just like you would any indoor living space. First, decide how you will use it. Then develop a porch decorating plan.
Spring is an indisputably magic time of year, with its longer, warmer days, budding leaves and flowers, as well as cute baby animals and singing birds. But our favorite part of spring at Cottage Home Furniture is reclaiming a long-lost part of the home – your porch. What’s better than relaxing in a classic rocking chair and drinking in the fresh green landscape from your cottage porch after a winter of watching Netflix under a comforter? A well-appointed porch can serve as living room, office, den and even dining room in the warmer weather. #farmhouseporch #countrydecor #frontporch https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com
Spring’s signature color comes in all guises, from kelly green to moss to seafoam. As we celebrate the slow advent of Spring, we are showcasing a perfect cottage style porch graced by a rustic mint green planked farmhouse table. #greens #paintedfurniture #reclaimedtable www.cottagehomefurniture.com
We love the non-traditional look of this farmhouse trestle table surrounded by industrial chic seating. The architectural interest of the trestle base and the unexpectedly bright color of the table paired with the metallic chairs is going to start all kinds of conversation. #cottageporch #aquas #greens https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com
Few things refresh the psyche more than a refuge which offers access to nature with a feeling of sheltered comfort like a cottage style veranda or covered porch. #porches #whites #aquas #wicker https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com
To replicate the look we chose our favorite wicker garden set, which offers a high back chair for comfort and a table that can accommodate up to six people, if you have the space to entertain. #gardenfurniture #wickerdining #cottagedecor #patiodecor www.cottagehomefurniture.com
The combination of neutral and vivid colors with wicker and old wood furniture creates a unique retreat perfect for so many activities. #cottagedecor #porchdecor #cottagestledecor #outdoordecor #colorfulporch #colorfuldecor www.cottagehomefurniture.com
We are thinking about outdoor spaces today, as the weather slowly begins to get warmer! This charming porch nook caught our eye, because even though it is small, it is packed with so much style. #cottagestyle #cottagedecor #countrystyle #countrydecor www.cottagehomefurniture.com
We are knee deep in snow and more is on the way here in Maine, so for today’s rooms to love we chose a cottage style porch to help us banish our winter blues! This beautiful porch is just a snippet from a stunning home located on Muskoka’s Lake Rosseau in Ontario, Canada. #colorfulliving #beachhousedecor #beachhousestyle #cottagedecor #cottagestyle #coastalstyledecor #coastaldecor www.cottagehomefurniture.com
The colorful cottage decor makes this seating area an energetic and exciting space to entertain! Furnishing a small space can be tough, but choosing the right scaled pieces can make all the difference. #boldcolorscheme #cottagelivingroom #cottagestyle #decoratingwithcolor #colorfulwicker #cottagefurniture https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com
What better way to wake up and enjoy a cup of coffee than on a three season porch? Here is an inspiration board to help you put together a quaint and cozy breakfast nook look. The hues of blue, cream, and white make for an easy-on-the-eyes palette that will blend right into the summer sky. Wicker pieces can help create a seamless transition from the inside to the great outdoors. Rattan is a natural material that is eco-friendly and durable. We suggest this look for a covered or three season porch only, because natural rattan is not meant to be in the direct elements.
This month’s Design Dilemma comes from a young family near NYC who own a beautiful three-story brownstone. They have a lower patio area in the back with a built-in grill & bar, and would like to create a spot for play dates, lounging, and casual entertaining. They also have a second floor deck, right off the kitchen, that is smaller (17′ L x 7’W) that they want to use as a quieter seating area for morning coffee and quick bites.
Given the current market uncertainty, we felt it would be a good idea to provide you an update on our products. As you may know, we are a small, family-owned business that has been offering custom made furniture from our 15 US based workshops for over 20 years. Each of our custom furniture collections is made at a different workshop. We are a small business that supports other small businesses.
Fortunately for us, our workshops have minimal exposure to import tariffs. Our wood species (both new and reclaimed), iron beds, upholstery frames, seat cushions and floor cloths are all sourced in the US. Selective hardware, shoreline fabrics, and finishing products are imported but are a small percentage of our overall cost. Our wicker furniture frames are imported but cushions are all sourced in the US.
Currently, we have two collections affected by tariffs:
Cottage Wicker Furniture Collection: 6% Tariff
Shoreline Slipcovered Furniture Collection: 3% Tariff
We do not anticipate any significant price changes due to import tariffs. We look forward to continuing to create unique furniture designed by you and custom built for you.