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  You close your eyes and picture it: your dream front porch. Every last detail is planned out perfectly in your head, but you have no idea where to start. A great front porch needs to serve several purposes: it has to feel hospitable and inviting, look beautiful and - above all else - it needs to be a place you'd like to spend time. But creating the perfect front porch doesn't have to be a headache. In fact, it can be downright fun! Whether you're completely renovating your porch or just want to spruce things up, we've got you covered. 1. Create a fun, warm color scheme Odds are that if you've stumbled upon this article, you've already got this bit covered. But in case you're a DIY-newbie, the first step is to conceptualize the color scheme you want for your perfect porch. Browse the ...

Rocking chairs are all about comfort—it’s hard to find a truly uncomfortable modern rocking chair. However, we all define “comfort” a little bit differently. Here are a few things to consider if you’re trying to find the most comfortable rocking chair for you (or for someone you love). Choose a modern chair. Antique chairs are excellent for collectors, but they usually aren’t very comfortable for a variety of different reasons. Furniture was built smaller 100 years ago. If you’ve ever walked into a home built in the early 1900s, you’ll see what I mean. You’ll find tiny rooms and narrow corridors that make it a challenge to get today’s furniture into the home. That means that an older rocking chair may be too narrow or too short to support your comfort. Even a well-built ...

  Have you ever spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the woods or mountains? Maybe you have an annual beach vacation where you stay in a cottage on the shore. It's easy to see what we love about hiking through the woods or feeling the sand between our toes, but there's something special about the end of the day too. When you come back indoors and sip hot cocoa by the fireplace, there's a kind of magic to the cozy cottage that we miss when we come back to our real lives. Wouldn't it be great if you could capture a little bit of that magic, and create cozy cottage home decor at home? Well, with these 7 simple design ideas, now you can! Read on to turn your home into your very own vacation destination! 1. Pick a Theme Close your eyes and picture your dream vacation. When you think the w ...

    Wicker remains one of the most popular types of outdoor furniture for the patio. Consisting of semi-thick fibrous material that's interwoven together, it's a highly durable yet incredibly lightweight solution. Cultures throughout the world have used wicker to create furniture for centuries, and even today it remains a popular choice among homeowners. But there are both pros and cons associated with wicker furniture that you need to be aware of, especially if you intend to use outdoors.   What is Wicker?   It's a common assumption that wicker is a special type of plant or fabric, but this isn't the case. Wicker is actually a method of weaving fibers together to create furniture. The actual material used in wicker furniture may consist of cane stalk, rattan, or variou ...

  If you’re like me, you prefer to support your friends and neighbors with the dollars that you spend. The American economy has had it pretty rough lately, and I know I don’t like the idea of supporting jobs overseas, especially when I have some choices. Fortunately, when it comes to my beloved rocking chairs, there are some great American manufacturers to choose from. I wouldn’t have it any other way since rocking chairs are such a big part of Americana. They’re our history and our tradition. Here are five of the most popular brands, along with the most popular chairs that the brands produce. You’ll find a good selection of styles, manufacturing materials, and prices here. 1. Dixie Seating Company Rockers The Dixie Seating Company is based out of Statesville, NC. They’re ...