|
|
Article: On the porch: furnishings that suit your setting, style, and budget.(Decorating)(related article: Get the look)(accents)
- Article from:
- Sunset
- Article date:
- June 1, 2004
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2004 Sunset Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Amble out to the porch, sink into a familiar armchair, and idly stir the ice in your favorite cocktail. Take a deep breath, exhale, and toast the sun as it, too, settles down after a long day. The porch, that early symbol of summer ease and small-town neighborliness, is back in a big way. Just drive through a new planned community like Stapleton in Denver or Rivermark near San Jose, and you'll see how prominent it has become once again. But finding the right outdoor furniture can be a challenge: It has to be comfortable while suiting your personality and pocketbook. Accessories like pillows and throws are also important; they should complement the tables and chairs, ...