Your porch is the first thing people see when they visit your home, so any mistakes you make while applying paint will definitely stand out to visitors when they come knocking. Failing to do the prep ...

It’s amazing how a fresh coat of paint and updated décor improves a home’s entryway. It’s equally amazing how challenging it can be to find the perfect color of paint. Several years ago, my husband ...

A front porch is a staple architectural feature that frames the entrance to the home and gives an owner a place to sit and admire their neighborhood. Whether your home is more traditional or you are ...

Have you ever passed a beautiful mansion or cozy cottage and wondered why the porch ceiling was painted blue? It’s a southern tradition based on folklore but many Alabamians claim its true purpose is ...

If you’ve ever been to Charleston or Savannah, you may have noticed the very pretty light blue porch ceilings that are common in the area. Actually, blue porch ceilings are fairly common all across ...

Just as the rest of your home’s exterior paint color, the hue of your front porch can convey a warm welcome and kick your house’s curb appeal up a few notches. But the porch itself is much more than ...

No matter what size porch you have, know this outdoor space is teeming with design opportunities. While it may feel difficult to do a lot with a small porch, there are still plenty of ways to make it ...

In recent years, various media outlets have published commentary on a custom in some parts of the U.S. South in which homes have light blue paint on exteriors, particularly porch ceilings, eaves, ...

From cozy seating and layered lighting to greenery and color, interior designers share how to create a front porch — or any outdoor area — that’s welcoming, functional and stylish in every season. No ...

Sitting under the shaded porch of a Southern home, your eye may wander and catch a blue colored ceiling above your head - a staple across the South - and people are just finding out why. The hues of ...