One of the many beauties of screened porches is that they can function, look, and feel like anything you desire. They are a place where the line between indoors and outdoors blurs, and you can comfortably feel connected with the great outdoors. If you are having trouble putting the image of your perfect porch into action, there are a few things to consider that will help get your creative juices flowing. With the right decor, you can turn your screened porch into an outdoor oasis, blending style, comfort, and functionality. 

What Will be the porches Function?

A screened porch can be used for many different things. Because a screened porch creates a bug-free outdoor space and protects you from unpredictable weather, it can function just like any other room in your house. This means your screened porch can act as a living room, dining room, kitchen, place for entertainment, and so much more. Only with these rooms encapsulated in a screen porch can you enjoy all the advantages of the outdoors. Whether you are cooking in the morning watching the sunrise, hanging out with your family enjoying the ambiance, or relaxing after a long day with a cool breeze, a screened porch will always enhance the enjoyment of your home.  

The perfect layout

Once you know what your screened porch will be used for, it is time to design the perfect layout, with perfect furniture. If your screened porch will function as a living room, large outdoor couches are a popular choice for families who want a space to hang out. Mounting a TV and purchasing a coffee table can help tie the room together to make a perfectly functioning living room. A dinner table with adequate seating is another great choice, enjoying a meal with the people closest to you while enjoying the fresh air is always a good idea. Adding seating and storage can turn this space into a place that be utilized throughout dinner time into the night. It is important to keep in mind where the sun is rising and setting and where your best views are when designing a screened porch to make sure it is perfect for you. Also giving yourself an open and spacious environment but maximizing functionality will naturally create your perfect space. Drawing out the layout on paper will allow you to feel out your screened porch and make your dream design come to life.   

Theme/ Color 

When you know what your screened porch is for, and how it will be laid out, picking a theme or color scheme will make your porch aesthetically enjoyable. Keeping furniture such as couches, tables, pillows, and rugs on a consistent color theme brings everything together wonderfully. This can be an intimidating task because there are just so many directions to go in. A good place to start is to look inside your home for any color themes that you may want to carry over onto your porch. Keeping a constant theme between the two can make for an easy and cohesive design process. Themes can be bright and bold with colors and patterns or subtle with more muted colors. People often match colors with white or black or match two or more colors that complement each other to create an aesthetically pleasing porch that is easy on the eyes and gives the porch some character. No matter what color theme you go with, what's important is that you like it and are happy with it.  

Decorations

Something that can help out your color theme and theme in general is adding decoration to your screened porch. Decorations are something that can help you express yourself and bring your screened porch to life. Things like painting, signs, sculptures, lights, and art pieces are all things that give your porch character. A theme can be anything you are passionate about like your family sports team or hobby, or something broad like modern looking or vintage decorations. Also, nothing is permeant; During Christmas or any other holidays, decorating your screen porch just like you would any other room in your house makes your space even better. There are endless opportunities for decorating your porch, allowing you to bring your perfect outdoor space to life.  

Add some greenery

Finally, a great finishing touch for your porch is to add some natural components to your porch. Brightening up your space with plants and flowers will further embrace the outdoor atmosphere of a screened porch. Although a screened porch ensures a clean and bug-free space, plants will thrive on a screened porch in the fresh air and sunlight. Flowerpots and hanging plants are easy to maintain and liven up your space with their fresh aroma.

Hopefully, this blog gives you some inspiration when it comes to decorating your porch and creating your outdoor oasis. No matter how you design your screened porch, what's important is that you are happy with it. There are so many directions to go with your screened porch and we have seen some great ones. Tag us @SCREENEZE or use #SCREENEZE on Facebook or Instagram so that we can see your awesome porch!