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    Home » Seasonal Decor » Summer

    Decorate, Home Tours, Outside, Room Reveals, Seasonal Decor, Summer

    Inexpensive Screened In Porch Makeover

    Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing holiday weekend. It was awesome getting our screened-in porch all spruced up right in time to enjoy it this holiday weekend with the family!

    I'm excited to share with you today just how I gave our winter-worn screened-in porch a bright and fresh yet inexpensive makeover right in time for summer! {sources and cost break down at the end of this post}!

    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com

    It never ceases to amaze me what a difference just bringing in a few new pieces {and of course shopping your home too} can do for a space! Seriously this was not a major overhaul, just working with what I had and layering in some new accessories!

    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com
    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com

    Now that the kids are out of school, it is the {unofficial} official start of summer for us! Which means lots of hanging out outside on our screened-in porch. The kids practically lived out there last summer!

    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com

    We basically treat our screened-in porch as an outdoor family room during the warmer months, so I wanted it to feel homey and comfortable, which required a little makeover.

    Here's what I did to freshen up our neglected screened in porch...

    I started out by deep cleaning the porch, which went a long way in making the end results that much nicer. Best of all, it didn't cost a thing!

    As always my mini-me was right by my side, helping out. I just love her!

    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com

    Once the cleaning was done it was time to make it pretty!

    Aside from the occasional tables I purchased {more on that later}, I reused all the furniture that was already there. Helping keep this makeover on the cheap because I only added accessories to give this space a fresh new look!

    Our table is really old and not in the best condition, so the first thing I purchased was a tablecloth. I love its blue, turquoise, and white color scheme {shocker right}!

    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com

    I used varying shades of blue throughout to keep the look cohesive but not too matchy-matchy. I also added a touch of green to tie in with the seating area that's outside the screened-in porch.

    This utility cart from Ikea helps keep the kid's outdoor playthings organized and tidy when they're not using them.

    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com
    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com

    The top shelf works great as a serving station, which leaves the table clear for other things like eating and playing games.

    Non-breakable dishes make outdoor entertaining so much easier! These cute plates and cups are from Target's One Spot. The colors were spot on {I can be so corny y'all LOL}!

    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com

    If you follow me on Instagram you'll recognize the swan planter I thrifted for a few dollars back in October.

    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com

    In addition to the tablecloth and dishes, I also purchased a new rug, two small occasional tables, and of course some pillows.

    After using our green gardening stools as tables all last year, it was clear we needed something that had a bit more surface space. These faux wicker tables fit the bill perfectly. They are lightweight, easy to clean, and look surprisingly good considering their $8.99 price tag!

    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com

    These tables can even double as seating as we learned when we had guests over recently and ran out of chairs. My husband grabbed one and sat on it most of the evening and it's none the worse for wear.

    Adding an outdoor rug makes the porch that much more cozy and adds another fun pop of color!

    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com

    Just about all my plants {except the fiddle leaf fig} came from Walmart's garden center and was very reasonably priced!

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    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com
    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com

    Outdoor string lights are a must for when the sun goes down!

    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com
    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com
    This screened in porch is amazing and has so many inexpensive decor finds and inspiration for creating an inviting outdoor room! See the full reveal at the TheHomeICreate.com

    Thank you for visiting! Wishing everyone a wonderful summer full of lazy days on the porch!

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    Check out how I turned this sewing table into a cute and functional drink station that's perfect for summer entertaining!

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    Source List:

    Everything not listed here, I already had on hand!

    Rug $20 ~ World Market

    Tables $20 ~ Walmart {for the life of me I can't find it on their website}.

    Tablecloth $12 ~ Walmart

    Plates and cups $12 ~ Target One Spot

    "Flowers and Garden" galvanized planter $5 ~ Target One Spot

    String lights $12  ~ Target

    3 Pack mini bucket citronella candles $5 ~ Marshall's

    Pineapple pillow $9 ~ Ross Dress For Less

    Lumbar pillow $8 ~ Ross Dress For Less

    White pillows with jute trim $19 {after 40% of coupon} ~ Hobby Lobby 

    Blue pillow with jute trim $2 ~ Thrifted

    Throw $15 ~ Homegoods

    Blue and white stripe bowl  $20 ~ Target {I got mine from Bargain Hunt}



     

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    Comments

    1. Kristy says

      June 02, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Love your porch Linda! You've done such an amazing job... The combined blues are so pretty and I love your dining chairs and little tables/stools. Perfect for extra guests. 🙂
      Don't you just love the lights at night? I can't believe how much they transform a space.
      Love all!! ❤️

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 03, 2016 at 8:51 pm

        Kristy, your sweet comment touched me so much, thank you! And yes the lights at night is just magical! I appreciate you so much for taking the time to visit and comment! ❤️

        Reply
    2. Liah says

      June 02, 2016 at 7:29 pm

      This is beautiful Linda, it so full of color an looks perfect for summer lounging!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 03, 2016 at 8:47 pm

        Liah, so glad you stopped by! We definitely have been doing a lot {maybe little too much ?} lounging out there! Thanks for your nice comment friend!

        Reply
    3. Pamela says

      June 02, 2016 at 2:22 am

      Perfect place to spend a lazy summer day! I love the color scheme too! It's my favorite!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 03, 2016 at 8:45 pm

        Hi Pamela! It's my favorite colors too! I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to comment!

        Reply
    4. kristin says

      June 01, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      Your porch is just beautiful, I'm loving all those vibrant colors. And those kids of yours are pretty darn cute too 🙂 Have a wonderful week!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 03, 2016 at 8:43 pm

        Thank you Kristin! Having those fun and bright colors definitely makes it a happier place! Thank you for visiting and commenting!

        Reply
    5. Celeste says

      June 01, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      I am just in love with this gorgeous porch! It looks like the perfect haven to spend those lazy summer days. Blue is my favorite color, and all those amazing blue accents you added totally make this space. When can I come over? 😉

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 03, 2016 at 2:48 am

        Celeste, blue is my favorite color too ]if you couldn't tell LOL}! You're welcome over anytime! ☺️ Thank you for taking the time to visit and comment!

        Reply
    6. Katrina says

      June 01, 2016 at 2:55 am

      Your porch looks fantastic! Love how cozy and inviting it feels! And those wicker tables are so great in your space 🙂

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 01, 2016 at 3:57 pm

        Thank you Katrina! Those little tables was a random find during a grocery store run to Walmart! Glad you stopped by today! ?

        Reply
    7. Katrin says

      May 31, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      Your kids are adorable and your porch is absolutely stunning Linda! I love it, the blue and turquoise colour scheme is so pretty for summer! I can imagine how you spend lots of great times on this porch! It's beautiful!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 01, 2016 at 12:08 am

        Thank you Katrin! It really does feel like an extension of our home now. I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to comment!

        Reply

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