This Southern-Style Porch Is the Stuff of Dreams

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It just wouldn't be a southern welcome without a gorgeous front porch, so when this 100-year-old Alabama charmer got a long-overdue makeover, the outdoor sitting area quickly became the star of the show.

Before, the traditional-style home needed some serious love, not to mention a few buckets of paint. Luckily, Esther de Wolde, the CEO of Phantom Screens, was ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work on her new property. Here's what she had to start with:

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While the good bones were definitely there (those railings!), the deck still needed lots of  attention. The addition of antique light fixtures, a porch swing, and cozy wicker seating did the trick. The best change, however, was a coat of  "haint blue" paint on the ceiling, as per southern tradition. Restless spirits aside, the relaxing pastel hue definitely brings the sky indoors. See it for yourself:

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While the entryway is definitely dreamy, the rest of the house is a just-as-stunning tribute to southern style. Blogger Beth of Unskinny Boppy traveled down to Alabama to capture the entire transformation of her friend's house. And Esther also has a room-by-room tour on her website, along with the property's (long) history. Hopefully it doesn't always take a century to create this much charm! 

Learn more about the home on Experience Phantom »


By Caroline Picard

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