Shade for my front porch
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Janet AF
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Hi I have a front porch with a high ceiling that gets a lot of sun. I would like some creative suggestion how to get a little shade without blocking the front entry. Also we have round porch columns so can't really tie into them.
11 answers
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I put breezy full length "curtains" around mine EXCEPT for the step area. They were on rods placed about 3 inches from the top with the curtains on large metal rings so I could slide them back and loosely tie them to the columns whenever I wanted. I didn't get pictures of them and we have moved. The new owner told the realtor that was what drew her to the house.
Tami Chrisman
on Sep 25, 2016
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Try planting some vertical shrubs or vines on the sides of the porch
Karla Hasler
on Sep 25, 2016
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I have used Patio Shades in white. You can pull them up or lower them easily
Michelle
on Sep 25, 2016
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I know this isn't directly to your question but someone recently posted about staining/painting her concrete walkway and entrance. It looked very good. The poster was able to do it herself one weekend using a long handle roller. It's something you might consider to give a bit of polish to front of your house.
Jackie Byrd
on Sep 26, 2016
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This is actually an old photo as it was raining yesterday and could not take a fresh shot. We have added a nice rug and some new furniture to our porch but the sun just kills all the plants and keeps us from sitting on the porch so that is what I am trying to solve.
Janet AF
on Sep 26, 2016
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Put up vertical lattice and plant vines. You can choose hummingbird friendly vines like a trumpet vine and enjoy them dancing from bloom to bloom.
Deb
on Sep 26, 2016
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I would go with blinds to keep some of the heat out of the house.. If your looking for plants check with your local landscapers or gardeners they can advice for your area. A lot of them offer free estimates. My step dad did this years ago and then did it himself. After seeing the price for plants then the labor you know why.
Kathy Bitzan
on Sep 26, 2016
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wonder if you could put matching canvas valance similar to awnings? Look online where they sell canvas awnings.
Robin
on Sep 26, 2016
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http://images.hayneedle.com/mgen/master:AWN09... they make just a valance like an inside window I didn't see those on this site but it gives you an idea
Robin
on Sep 26, 2016
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I had a similar problem. I bought painter drop cloths, used plumming tubes as rods and used curtain rings with clips. I made simple tie backs and hooked them to the columns. I looked great and soft. You can do the same with sheers sold on ebay.
Stephanie corley
on Sep 29, 2016
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All great ideas. There are also window application products to shade the sun/heat with protective coatings that may solve your problem as well.
Johnchip
on Oct 01, 2016
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