Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Creating a shabby chic porch.

My husband finished my new swinging bed this weekend and together in the pouring rain, we lugged it around the back of the house, through the gate (literally crashing through the gate) and in through the small porch door. I didn't need to distress it after that trip - it was so scrapped up and banged that it already looked shabby chic. Maybe just shabby. No worries. I took my magic paintbrush and fixed all the boo-boo's and we hung it. Correction, Dave hung it. Unfortunately, I was in the house and came out when it was done only to report that it was hung too high. (well seriously, I had to jump to get on it!) So an hour later, it was re-hung and finished again. My porch is long and fairly narrow and has always been an awkward porch to decorate. Initially, we just went to Lowe's and bought some brown patio furniture. You know I couldn't live with that very long! So, it's not there yet, but much closer. I'm planning on hanging painter's drop cloth's and tying them back for curtains. I painted the floors brown last summer with garage epoxy paint and while it has held up well, it may need a lighter shade to go with it's new light furnishings.


24 comments:

MaggieB said...

This is ABSOLUTELY wonderful! A 'swinging' bed! What a wonderful surprise for anyone venturing to the back of your home! FIVE stars!

Debbiedoos said...

OMgosh I am in aww of this right now, it is gorgeous, you have done a marvelous job!

Sandy said...

This is fantastic! Have you spent a night on it yet?

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Oh, I love your porch and that hanging bed is too cute. Love your bench and pillows, too.

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Ooh, My husband has wanted one of these for the longest time! No place to put one yet. I love yours and it looks perfect in the space with that cute bench.

Unknown said...

The swinging bed is adorable! What a lovely spot to relax. I so wish our porch had the space.

Unknown said...

It looks beautiful!

Renee said...

I love it, I wish I had a porch to put a bed on, is the bench and old church pew?

A well Loved Home said...

Yes, the bench is an old church pew bought for $20 at a garage sale. It was painted green chippy and I refinsihed it. I sanded it and stain and the wood looked elegant.Then later, I decided to re-paint it white and distress it!! Poor thing..

A well Loved Home said...

I'm new to McLinky - I don't think that I linked back to The Shabby Chic Cottage correctly. If anyone has any instructions for me - I welcome them! Thanks, Sue

Bonnie@Creative Decorating said...

Wow! I am speechless! The whole idea of a "swinging bed" and taking naps out there is awesome. Being from Missouri, of course the first thing I am thinking is the pollen is CRAZY here and all over my porch. I would hate to see something that pretty get dirty! Of course, that is what a washing machine is for I suppose!!!! I LOVE it. Great job!! I am a new follower that found you on the Shabby Chic Cottage!

One Cheap B*tch said...

I. Want. Your. Porch!!!!! This is amazing - I have never, ever seen anything quite like this! I seriously want to live there! =) Happy new follower (coming over from the Shabby Chic Cottage).

Jeanine

angie said...

OMG! I so want that! DH will really think I'm off my rocker now.

No name said...

You know, I've been looking through so many magazines and photos of outdoor rooms and this is the first one I've seen that a "real" person has created!

I love it!!!!

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Boy I love this! I love ideas for the porch that are shabby! Wow...you really did a great job. Everything is perfect I think!!! Blessings,
Debbie

Laura said...

Wow. This is beatufiul. I'd love a porch like that tonight!

I'm hosting a blog party on Saturday and I'd love it if you linked up! http://www.iamalongfortheride.blogspot.com

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Here On Crow Creek said...

That is stunning! I love that!

Anonymous said...

wow! i love the hanging bed! i would love one! thanks for sharing!

The Painted Home said...

get outta here!!!!this is AMAZING! I didn't realize it was a swing til I read more. Great job!

Sandy said...

Who would have thought to make a 'swinging bed'... nice place to snuggle in the night!
So cool!
Sandy

http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/

Stephanie Cameron said...

I am kind of confused? Is a swinging bed a thing? That is cool, I guess. I don't think people in Utah have beds on their porch...and not swinging. A cool idea that I'm coming around to. Despite that I've never heard of such a thing...your porch is simply beautiful!

Annie B said...

It looks like blissful fun! What an awesome idea!

Amber said...

Your new space is just lovely! I would ADORE an afternoon spent reading on that comfy bed...outdoors! Enjoying a beautiful spring afternoon. It is cozy and inviting and just perfect.

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