Your porch decor is a public statement and introduces the world to your home.
June’s rising temperatures and humidity signal that it’s time to take stock of outdoor living spaces. Whether it’s a balcony, deck, patio or terrace — now is the time to freshen up in preparation for those lazy summer afternoons.
Clear the clutter
It’s best to start by removing anything that no longer serves a useful purpose. Get rid of empty flower pots and planters, storage bins, pet paraphernalia and out-of-season decor. Anything broken should be removed.
Clutter makes a porch look small and messy, and that’s probably not the message you want to convey to the world, or more importantly, to your neighbors. Too many objects, no matter how attractive each may be, result in what designers call “visual noise.”…