I’m super excited to be linking up with the One Room Challenge over at Calling It Home.
Twenty designers will be sharing a six-week transformation of a space in their home. And lucky for us, anyone can join! Each Wednesday, those designers will be sharing their progress; each Thursday, other bloggers will be linking up to share their own stories.
For this challenge, I’m going to be giving our two-story back porch a complete overhaul. But let’s go back to the beginning.
For those of you who are just hopping over from the link up, you can learn more about our little house project here. Our back porch was literally falling off of the house when we bought it. Soffits were completely rotted and railings had been long forgotten. Oh, and the stairs to the basement? Non-existent.
We’ve come a long way since then. Here’s a shot I snapped just the other day.
It’s so much better. But it could still use a lot of work. I love that the new corner posts are from an old building in our little downtown, but it’s time they get painted to blend in. The new basement steps and railing need to be painted as well. But mainly, this porch just needs to have a little fun!
So here’s the plan:
- Paint the porches.
- Paint the doors red to match the front.
- Install new lighting on the downstairs porch.
- Add rugs, furniture, pillow, plants, curtains, wall art, and accessories!
Here’s what’s been inspiring me…
Are you ready? Let’s get started!
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Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
It has come a long way so far! I am sure it will look amazing when it is done.
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Thanks Victoria! I’m excited! :)
I’m so excited to see you transform this! I know it’s going to be an outdoor oasis!
Thanks, Jana! I can’t wait to see what you do with your family room and breakfast nook!
Wow Sarah, that must have been huge undertaking already – great work, you can’t even recognize that it is the same place. Can’t wait to see the finished space.
Thanks Sofia! I can’t wait to have this space crossed off the list! :)
What a fun project! This looks like one of my favorites to watch. You should be proud of how far you’ve already come!!
Thanks so much, Kate! I can’t wait to see how your space turns out!
This is going to be so good…can’t wait to follow along!!
Thanks Traci! :)
You’ve come a long way baby!! Can’t wait to see the transformation after pollen season!
Woohoo! Can’t wait for some drinks on the porch this summer!
Oh my goodness! What an incredible journey you’ve already taken – SUCH a transformation!!! Definitely looking forward to following along with the rest!!!
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Thanks a bunch, Kristi! Your big boy bedroom looks adorable…I can’t wait to see the progress!
This two-story porch is just dreamy! The transformation is already incredible – can’t wait to follow along!
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Thanks so much, Kevin! :)
Wow! What a transformation already. Excited to see the process. Love all your inspiration pics!
Thanks Summer! :)
Those before pictures are scary, but it looks like you’ve made a lot of progress already! Looking forward to seeing it all come together. It’s going to be such a relaxing space once you’re all done!
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So scary, Sam! It’s hard to believe that’s what the porch used to look like!!
WOW your transformation so far is already amazing, looking forward to seeing what else you do!!
Thanks a bunch, Kasey! :)
WOW!!! Progress is right! I’m so excited to see this transformation!
Thanks, Claire!
Beautiful inspiration pictures. Can’t wait to see what your place will look like at the end. Best of luck!
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Thanks, friend! I’m excited to finally pull it all together!
Wow, your house is unbelievably gorgeous! I want to move in with you so I can look at it every day. I love old, character filled houses and yours is just wonderful. I just found your blog through ORC and I definitely be following along with your progress. The house is just beautiful:)
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Thank you so much for your sweet words, Teresa! You are far too kind! I can’t wait to see your dining room….so much potential!! :)
This is great. Are you in Beaufort? I feel like I kept looking at your house thunking what a great place it could be during our visits. We are on Front St. Happy to see the house found owners to make it great again.
Abigail
Oh how I wish we were in Beaufort!! We’re a little further from the beach…about an hour east of Raleigh. But I know Front Street well and love it….maybe someday! :)
I’m so glad you are linking too!! I can’t believe the work you have done so far!! It is really amazing. I love all your porch inspiration photos and have no doubt it will be amazing.
Thanks, Albertina!!
What a fun, fun project!! Love historic homes and cannot wait to follow this transformation and delve into your past posts on your house!
Thanks so much, Katie! I’m so excited to have discovered your blog through the ORC! So much eye candy!! :)
I just love your gorgeous house! Your patio is going to look AMAZING!!!
Thanks, Andrea! Can’t wait to see your nursery makeover!
I can’t believe what you started with! That must have been quite the project. Looking forward to seeing your progress, I’m glad to see I have company in the porch makeover department. :)
What could be better just in time for summer than a porch makeover?! Can’t wait to see yours come together, Lesley! :)
Such a charming house! Great ideas
Thanks for hosting all of us, Linda! :)
I have restored an old house and it’s the porches that make those old beauties!! Can’t wait to see the progress and you will love having a porch to enjoy!! I live in a new house now but we have a huge screened in porch on the back – it just makes life better to have a porch. And I am from Charleston SC – land of the fabulous porches!!
Marcie
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I’m so jealous, Marcie! You have the best inspiration right at your door step in Charleston!!
I am having some serious porch envy! It’s already looking great so I can’t wait to see it finished.
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Thanks, Melissa! I’m looking forward to your garage makeover….ours needs some serious work!!
First- the story of your house is amazing! Goosebumps for sure! Such a cool story. Your vision for this porch is gorgeous. It has already come a LONG way. Excited to see the whole transformation. Good luck!
Thanks so much, Erin! The house has definitely been an adventure. Can’t wait to see what you do with your bathroom! :)
Looking forward to following along to see your progress! You have already made such big improvements it looks like you are to the fun part now!!
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I’m definitely ready for the fun part, Pat!! I’m excited to see what you do with your grand foyer!
I have porch envy. It’s gonna look beautiful! It can’t HELP but look gorgeous!
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What color is your house painted….didn’t see the color mentioned anywhere… thanks.
Hi Patty! Our exterior color is Juniper Breeze, and the shutters are Cracked Pepper and the trim is Snowcap White…all by Valspar.