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The Screen Porch

June 5, 2014 By Linda 43 Comments

Screen Porch Decorating Ideas in Navy & White. 

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Summer arrived in Chicago with a vengeance.

 

There was no save the date card sent out months in advance. There was no phone call announcing it’s arrival. There was no gentle knock on the door asking if it could come in for a visit …

 

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Oh no.

 

Summer blew in here yelling and screaming. It barged right in the front door and swept through the house.

 

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Its arrival so sudden. So unexpected. So violent that it caught me off guard.

 

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And left me scrambling to get the screen porch up and running …

 

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And then, as quickly as it had us reaching for the thermostat to crank up the AC, it disappeared. Leaving cooler temps and rain in it’s wake.

 

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Oh, wait, that would be Spring. Which is still making an appearance inside our home. With some apple green and blue …

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{click here for my blue & apple green living, dining room tour}

 

Though, I do have some pretty coral colored fabrics and tissue paper waiting in the wings. You know, for when Summer decides to return for good …

Winking smile

Screen Porch Decorating Ideas

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  1. kirbycarespodi says

    June 5, 2014 at 5:53 am

    I hope summer makes a return appearance in 3 weeks! YAY!!

    Reply
  2. the Painted Apron says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:23 am

    Love it! I have that seahorse fabric in grass green 🙂 Love the darks and bright white~
    Jenna

    Reply
  3. handgrs says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:37 am

    It’s just gorgeous, Linda! I really love the navy and white. You had me going for a minute there talking about the heat of summer when I know that my stepson’s weather in Wisconsin has been up and down. Hope summer arrives to stay for good soon!

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:52 am

    Love it, Linda and it will be there for good soon.

    Reply
  5. laura@top this top that says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:23 am

    girl…i am loving all those blues that you have introduced into your home this year. so pretty.

    Reply
  6. unexpectedelegance says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:46 am

    Your porch is beautiful! I love all the navy!!! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Kathy Owen Petticoat Junktion says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:59 am

    I love your screened porch! So comfy looking 🙂

    Reply
  8. Kim@NewlyWoodwards says

    June 5, 2014 at 8:25 am

    Those navy pillows are calling my name. What a great porch. Loved visiting. Pinned and shared on FB.

    Reply
  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    June 5, 2014 at 8:26 am

    Love your porch and the colors are fabulous.

    Reply
  10. Sondra @ Sondra Lyn at Home says

    June 5, 2014 at 8:49 am

    Mmmm! I love your screened porch, Linda! The mix of textures and the cabana stripes… fabulous!!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      June 5, 2014 at 8:55 am

      Thanks Sondra! That’s what I was going for — a cabana look/feel! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  11. Maureen says

    June 5, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Yours is one of my favourite screened in rooms and I always look forward to seeing how you have done it up. Once again, looks great! I haven’t even started on my porch with the late season and this will nudge me to get my butt in gear.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      June 5, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      Thank you so much Maureen! And I’ll fess up that I still have two more seat cushions to make! They are not an easy project and I find that I can’t work on more than one in a day otherwise I get sloppy and careless (and stick myself a lot with pins!).

      🙂 Linda

      Reply
  12. Richella Parham says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Oh! Your porch is just lovely!! What a cool, restful looking space. I love it!

    We used to live in Michigan and I remember very well just how much we loved our screened-in porch–although ours was not nearly so lovely as yours!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      June 5, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      Richella – you are too sweet! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a lovely comment! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  13. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    June 5, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    Love it! Can I come for cocktails?? 😉
    xo Heidi

    Reply
    • Linda says

      June 6, 2014 at 7:12 am

      Anytime, my friend! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    June 5, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    Just so crisp and clean! I love the navy white and black. I have black furniture and have been looking for black and sand striped chair pads… but your navy or royal blue is gorgeous with black! Thanks for such WONDERFUL inspiration!!! Beautiful living space…but I love everything you do!

    Reply
  15. paulasweetpea says

    June 6, 2014 at 6:18 am

    Your screened porch looks like a wonderful spot to relax in warm weather. I love your navy pillow collection and curtains over the screens.

    My husband grew up in Chicago and often tells me about the crazy weather changes there. I remember visiting his parents in the summer when it was as hot as the blazes!

    Reply
  16. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    June 6, 2014 at 7:39 am

    Gorgeous, gorgeous porch!!

    Reply
  17. Vanessa says

    June 6, 2014 at 10:07 am

    Oh Linda your porch is just so, so, so lovely!!! The navy blue pillows are perfect and the only thing that would make it better would be if I was sitting out there with you! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says

    June 6, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    I love your porch! And I know the feeling about the weather! I live near Detroit and have had similar weather! It’s been a crazy year for sure! 🙂

    Reply
  19. debbiewestbrooks says

    June 6, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    Your screened porch is so beautiful, I wish I could walk over right now and have beer, I mean tea with you 😉 pinning, so I can remember to use stripes on my porch!

    Reply
  20. Natasha In Oz says

    June 6, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    Your home is so lovely and all the other links look gorgeous too. Thanks for sharing this!

    If you have a minute to spare I’d be thrilled if you could share your post at my weekly Say G’day Saturday linky party. It has just started and this would be a fabulous addition!

    Best wishes for a great weekend,
    Natasha in Oz

    Reply
  21. blissranch says

    June 7, 2014 at 12:28 am

    It’s a beauty. Clean, ready and willing. My cedar porch on the other hand…. well we won’t be relaxing in there just yet.

    Reply
  22. Julie Khuu says

    June 7, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    Oh it’s gorgeous! The b/w palette, those chic cabana stripes, loving this look for a gorgeous summer staycation! Dreamy!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture Blog

    Reply
  23. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    June 8, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Your porch looks gorgeous! I’d love a spot like that to relax in during the summer!

    Reply
  24. Debbie refresh resytle says

    June 9, 2014 at 8:50 am

    Thanks for sharing at Inspiration Monday! Pinned and love it! 🙂

    Reply
  25. Kathy says

    June 9, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Your porch is gorgeous! What a beautiful view.

    Kathy

    Reply
    • Linda says

      June 9, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      Thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply
  26. Sarah says

    June 9, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    Lovely! I need to recover the cushions on our sun porch. Love the black and white stripe. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  27. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    June 9, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    I love your screen porch. It definitely is the perfect place to spend the warmer days and nights and your decor is fabulous!

    Reply
  28. Marty Walden says

    June 9, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    It’s so pretty, Linda! Your pictures are rockin’ it, too! Thanks for joining us on our tour!

    Reply
  29. the cape on the corner says

    June 17, 2014 at 11:48 am

    love the blue stripes, and we enjoyed some cooler temps this weekend, but the week itself was gross and muggy. i’m hoping by this next weekend it cools down, as we have a wedding to attend. enjoy.

    Reply
  30. Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says

    June 18, 2014 at 8:32 am

    Linda, I LOVE your porch, it’s so pretty and looks like the perfect place to hang out during the summer. I’d love it if you shared this over at The Makers link party going on at my blog right now, upcycledtreasures.com. Hope to see you there!

    Reply
  31. Rukmini Roy says

    June 19, 2014 at 9:25 am

    So cool! I’d love a lemonade or two. Can I also shamelessly invite myself over? Great porch.

    Reply
  32. Chelsea says

    June 23, 2014 at 9:54 am

    Absolutely gorgeous Linda! I love the colors.

    Reply
  33. Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint says

    July 14, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    I love the navy! Your porch is gorgeous, Linda!

    Reply

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