Guest Post ~ Arcadian Home Blog

As you may all know, my family and I are between homes while waiting for our house to be built. The progress is not fast enough for us, but, it is coming along. Our new house will have a front porch, and the space was one of the areas that I was thinking about how to decorate. All the pictures are so pretty, but I have to say my most favorite is the last one.:) Enjoy the post!

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Hello, all! I'm so excited to be here with you at Tea Rose Home today with a guest post from Arcadian Home blog. It's a fabulous place to find interior design inspiration including great decorating ideas for everything from beautiful buffet lamps to colorful accessories and rugs for the floor.

Nothing says summer in the South better than images of having iced tea on the quintessential southern porch, but today we're seeing lots of new homes from Maine to California that also have these wonderful outdoor spaces. Today, to fuel your daydreams of summer on the porch I've brought along photos of eight beautiful and inviting porches. Please enjoy!

~ Mari

Via Cushman Design on Design Shuffle

Though this wooden porch is definitely not in the South, it could rival any of those iconic wrap-around beauties with its simplicity and stunning view.

Via Decorating Den Interiors on Design Shuffle

Speaking of wrap-around beauties, this screened in space is porch perfection with black wicker furniture and lots of room for dining, relaxing and entertaining. It's at once very traditional yet updated with contemporary lamps and rugs.

Via Interiors Studio Martha Vineyard on Design Shuffle

Another screened in porch has also grabbed our attention. A stylish yet comfortable space, this outdoor room is a wonderful mix of blues and grays.

Via Interiors Studio Martha Vineyard on Design Shuffle

This rustic sun porch is a captivating combination of natural materials, soft textiles and contemporary outdoor lighting fixtures. Did you notice the ceiling fan with its sailcloth blades?

Via Details a Design Firm on Design Shuffle

This front porch with its updated look, contemporary rattan chairs and slate flooring, has a street view of one California's iconic beach towns.

Via Carson Poetz Inc. on Design Shuffle

Paradise in the desert. Paradise Valley, Arizona, is where you'll find this cool shaded retreat. What a wonderful place to spend summer on the porch.

Via John Loecke Inc. on Design Shuffle

A screened in porch goes whimsical with pink and orange cushions on bright yellow wrought iron furniture. My favorite element is the lime green floor lamp—just what every summery porch needs.

Via Blue Sky Building Company on Design Shuffle

We leave you here on this idyllic porch with a stunning coastal view and white rockers at the ready for those who will be spending their summer on the porch.

What do you think of these porch inspirations! Comment below and stop by our blog for more home accessories, lighting and interior inspirations!