Post & Ask

Join Now Log In

Hometalk is where people share and help with everything home & garden

Blogger Provo, UT on Aug 25, 2012

Like Clip

Front Porch

I painted a harlequin pattern on the ceiling of my front porch. I thought it would add character and a little something unexpected.

To see more: http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/08/how-to-paint-a-harlequin-pattern-my-front-porch.html

20 Comments

Lori J Broken Bow, NE

What fun!! It is like a mullet...business in the front and party in the...top?? ;-) A bit of whimsy never hurt anyone.

on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 1
Bonnie & Trish {Uncommon ... Lexington, SC

Love this! Such a fabulous idea!

on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 1
Angela M Dublin, GA

Very pretty!!

on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 0
Bonnye Manning New Braunfels, TX

Gorgeous and one-of-a-kind. Love it.

on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 0
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cot... North Bend, OR

It looks fantastic!!! I love the harlequin pattern but am intimidated to try to paint it! Nice job :)

on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 0
Myra @ MyBlessedLife.net Huntsville, AL

I adore the punch of color that the harlequin pattern gives. So fun!

on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Stacy - wow!!! That is awesome. Did you feel like Michaelangelo before you got finished? I am a firm believer in making all SIX walls a part of your over all design decor. Did I say six - yes, because most people forget the ceiling and floor as a part of the color plan!! Taking it to the outside is a whole new level (ah hem - no pun) of decorating. It definitely makes a statement - BIG GOLD STAR for you!!!

on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

#2. Yeah I coulda edited my above post BUT - sometimes when I try to edit on here things don't always work right! Anyway - YOU are a glutton for punishment!! I just went snooping around your blog - YOU are also the checker-board kitchen ceiling girl!! . . . . and the doors used as camoflouge in your back yard. Love the door knob towel holders too. Now it's alllll coming back to me!! Do those ceilings while you're young and it doesn't kill your neck!!

on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 1
Ellen H Cullman, AL

Love it, but just thinking about how you did that makes my neck hurt. I would give my chiropractor a lot of business if I tried something like that.

on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 2
Becky H Tampa, FL

That' just fun!! So glad it was you and not I who painted it. What are you doing for your neck pain?

on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 2
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

What fun! I would look forward to walking through the front door of a house with a porch ceiling like that, anticipating what was inside.

on Aug 26, 2012 · Like 1
Laura S Chicago, IL

This looks amazing! nice job!

on Aug 26, 2012 · Like 0
Glenda B Maryville, TN

You did it or had it done? Whichever, it's beautiful.

on Aug 26, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

LOL @ Becky H. That would be my first thought. Then I'd realize how awesome it looked and that it would be well worth it. This coming from someone that has terrible neck pain almost daily.

on Aug 26, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Clearly this is a project for someone a lot younger than SOME of us!!!

on Aug 26, 2012 · Like 1
Ofilia De La Garza Belvidere, IL

That's Amazing how some small detail can turn it into something so Great!

on Aug 26, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

LOL @ Susan.

on Aug 26, 2012 · Like 0
Laura Malm

Nice job! Very unique idea.

on Aug 26, 2012 · Like 0
Sweet Pea Studio Astor, FL

Fantastic! What a great choice in color and pattern for your home.

on Aug 26, 2012 · Like 0
Stacy @Not JUST A Housewi... Provo, UT

Thanks everyone. I did it my self. A little at a time since it did hurt :P

on Aug 31, 2012 · Like 1