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Welcome to the 182nd Metamorphosis Monday!
How was your weekend? Hope it was relaxing and fun! I attended an outdoor concert/dinner with friends…I have a funny picture to share soon. In the meantime, I’m excited to share a fabulous porch makeover. Lori, a reader of BNOTP knows how much this girl loves a great porch. She sent some pictures of her beautiful home with its fabulous wrap-around porch my way.
The porch got an update recently when Lori and her hubby added curtains all the way around.
If you’ve checked the price of outdoor curtains lately, you know they are not very budget friendly. I’m always stunned by how expensive they can be.
That didn’t deter Lori from getting the look and function she needed and wanted for her porch. Lori cleverly created her own outdoor curtains using 6 x 9 foot drop cloths, the kind you find in all the large hardware stores. Let’s go up onto the porch and take a look…it’s really nice up there.
A furry friend is here waiting to greet us. And look, Lori’s made a pot of tea for our visit! Those rockers look so comfortable. I think I’ll take my tea there.
Let’s take a closer look at how Lori made her curtains. Since the drop cloths were a bit too long for the height of the porch, Lori turned down the top to create a stylish valance. Love this idea!
Lori hung her curtains with Mainstays Clip Rings, available for purchase at your local Wally World. Gotta love no-sew curtains…just clip and hang! Can you guess what the curtain rod was in its former life? Lori and her hubby used 1/2 inch electrical conduit pipe for curtain rods. An elbow pipe worked great for turning the corners at either end of the porch. Is that not brilliant?
A wine cork finial added the perfect touch of whimsy!
In addition to the romantic feel and ambiance the curtains add to the porch, they also provide privacy and sun control when needed. Lori and her hubby truly enjoy their porch. Lori said, “My porch is my ‘getaway.” So nice to step outside your door and feel like you’ve escaped for a mini vacation.
Thanks so much to Lori for sharing her wonderful porch makeover and for showing us how we can get the look of those high-end outdoor curtains without the high-end price!
Looking forward to your Before and Afters for this Metamorphosis Monday!
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Susan,
Love the drop cloth curtain idea! Seems like the perfect solution.
Thanks for hosting,
Laura
Did this to my porch last year and loved it. When I went to take them down for the winter they had a little mold at the bottom, last year was very wet here, We had to cut the grass 2 or 3 times a week all the way in to November. Wash and dried them they cleaned up really nice they did ended up shorter after they were washed. This year is so dry, no mold, no grass cutting……so sad!
What a grand porch she has! It’s true that curtains like that do add an ambiance that gives a much grander feel. The texture and softness really just add so much. Thanks for providing us a place to link up. I enjoy seeing what everyone’s been up to!
Liz
Wow! What a pretty look from the outside too! I love how she folded the cloth over for a valanced look as well. Very clever and stylish!
Thanks for hosting! That porch is so quaint & charming! Love the outdoor curtains!
Susan,
My favorite part is the use of conduit for the current rods. I’ve been trying to figure out an inexpensive way to replace the cheap rods we have on our porch. This is it. Thanks.
What a great idea, Susan! I’ve seen them used inside, but never thought about outside! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie
Can never get enough of beautiful porches with curtains!!
So glad I could link up today to your fun party- it has been a little bit since I have done so- I have been working on my creative space for months and finally have it done enough to show- is a room every truly finished? Already have another dozen things I would like to do now but it’s off to another part of the house now – so many rooms- so little time!
bee blessed
mary
Love this–such a great low-cost way to add ambiance to a porch or patio!
Jane
Those dropcloth curtains are amazing! I love that big ole wrap-around porch! Thanks so much for hosting.
Wow I love this idea but more than anything I wish I had that beautiful porch oh and that house, lovely!!!
Thanks for hosting again Susan, you’re a peach!
Terry
Not to guild the lily, but if you wanted to, a little stencil or some free hand efforts might be possible??? hmmm…
Sheila C
Wow!! Just beautiful!! Kinda makes the porch makeover I just linked up fail by comparison
Gorgeous porch!!! Thanks so much for hosting! XO, Aimee
WOW – her huge porch is awesome!
Also, thank you for hosting Met Monday!
Those curtains on the front porch are inspiring … believe it or not I have a full front porch with nothing on it. OK, there’s a doormat. We always say we’ve never taken advantage of the charm that porch could add to the house. This is definitely a good idea and something I need to consider. Thanks for sharing.
Robin @ happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com
Robin if you do it, please share pics…would love to see!
what a beautiful front porch “retreat”
Susan,
What a beautiful porch! LOVE that idea for curtains too!Thank you for hosting.Have a great day!
((Hugs))
Anne
Wow, Susan, another fantastic porch, I think I would live out there! Thanks for sharing that with us. I linked a post about some pops of color I added to our dining room – thanks for hostessing the party. Hugs ~ Mary
The porch is fantastic to begin with, add those curtains and it’s perfection! Love it.
Thanks for hosting!
What a pretty place to relax.
Thanks for hosting again this week.
Good morning Susan,
If I could add a feature to our home, it would be a wrap around porch – They are so wonderful. Keeping the sun at bay does require some curtains – her solution is perfect – adds all the more charm to her lovely home. I appreciate you hosting,
Kathy
Hi Susan! Oh, what a lovely porch this reader has! Love her curtains – they look good from the outside as well as the inside.
Thank you so much for hosting. I haven’t joined your party recently because I didn’t think I had anything worthy enough. I’ve been making stuff so I couldn’t wait to party with you.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
Getting a message that my post doesn’t link back, although the link at the bottom of the post is how I got here in the first place.
Cristy, take a look at your link and see if it goes to the old blogspot address. If it does, that old address will redirect you back to betweennapsontheporch.net, but InLinkz doesn’t recognize the old blogspot address. I bet your link is the old blogspot address.
Is that what it was
I went through and double checked, tried again, again…edited the link… deleted and re-inserted the link…Viola`
I have been on blogging hiatus and a little rusty around the edges, I guess. Glad to back, thanks for the speedy reply and wonderful party.
That was frustrating, but now we’re back in business.
Love the porch curtains… the regional “Million Dollar Breeze” here prevents us from anything nice outdoors unless it’s practically bolted down. In Colorado no less (not the Dakotas )
We were going to put some up using chain link fence top rails for rods last year, but the wind is just too much!
Oh my…her porch looks outstanding!!! I too, love using these dropcloths for drapes, just can’t beat the price. I have used white sheets for drapes in my screen porch (I already had them on hand). Thanks for hosting Susan.
Blessings,
Linda
Susan, I love these DIY curtains. I have to try this on my porch! Thanks for sharing such a great idea and hosting another great party!
Susan,
My linky image isn’t showing up from over an hour ago, but the link is there? It says the image is still processing. I’ve never had that happen before? Thanks for hosting and I do love the porch. I was wanting to do something similar for my back porch! Now I have a better idea of how it will look and what I need!
Doreen
Doreen, I can add an image for you. I’ll do that now.
Doreen, I don’t see a link with a missing photo…what number are you?
Beautiful! I purchased some drop cloths a while back to make for our pavilion, another project still needing to be done but will hopefully have done by the fall.
Thanks for hosting~I didn’t make it to your party last week, was out of town, glad I was able to make it this week though.
Jana, Can’t wait to see them!
I just love the look of drapes on the porch…such a wonderful affordable way to get this beautiful look..!…Thanks for presenting this beautiful porch today!!!
Thank you for hosting. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicateHouse
Thanks for hosting. The porch looks great. I have a small enclosed side porch that I need to add new curtains to…I’m going to give this a try!
What a great looking porch! The curtains are a nice touch. I’ve always admired the curtains on your porch and how they sway in the breeze.
Thank you for hosting!
Susan
I just love this porch! What a great way to add curtains, too. Thanks for hosting!
Hello, Susan!
I, too, think curtains make a porch perfect and more inviting and Lori and her hubby did a great job!
They, too, have a beautiful porch and I LOVE their rocking chair! That’s so American! lol You know, I LOOOOOVE everything is typically American!
And I love when readers share their pictures with you and then… with us…lol
Unfortunately, I don’t have a porch – not yet – but – if you like – I will maybe email you some pictures of my home too, so you can see my beloved American “treasures” and my cherubs! Next time I have my wonderful son at home, I will force … oops… I meant ASK him to take some pictures and to email them to you!lol (You know, technology and I have never been “friends”…lol)
Hugs to you!
Cecilia
Cecilia, sure…would love to see them.
Have used drop cloths on my pergola. I love them. The fabric looks expensive when it is installed. Rain doesn’t bother the material but I do take them in during our cold and rainy winter months. One caveat, undue the drop cloth package and inspect the fabric. Sometimes they are stitched together and have several seams.
Gina, I’ve seen that before…good advice!
Susan,
What a wonderful feature. Another idea added to the “uses for drop cloths list”! Thank you for hosting.
Kathleen
What a great porch with curtains!!!! Love it and would like to experience a porch like this one.
Had an awesome week-end celebrating life….’cauz i had a birthday.
God bless,
d on the prairie
Hi Susan,
At last! I could link and join your fun day, second time around…
TY for a great party and I am enjoying it.
Hugs from Stockholm,
/CC
Un très joli porche… Un lieu de repos idéal… Une très belle publication.
Gros bisous.
I love the curtains on the front porch. Now I need a front porch
Hugs,
Bj
Love the white tablecloth with the metal chairs at the end of the porch!
Enchanting! Such a beautiful porch for relaxing and she did a marvelous job on the curtains which add extra glamour to the space.
Years ago I used electrical conduit piping to make a curtain rod for my daughter’s Bay Window which worked out exceptionally well so I can vouch it does work. (At that time she was a single homeowner on a very strict budget.) I imagine it could also be used for a Bow Window as the piping bends quite easily so it would be a case of not having to use any elbows provided you had enough running length of pipe.
As you know Susan my hobby is sewing, and for those who wish to use a fabric that isn’t necessarily slated for outdoor use I hope you don’t mind me suggesting; the application of a product called Scotch Gard Upholstery and Fabric Protector which will act as a shield against stains, water and mold. Also there are plenty of products on the market that protect against UV rays (fade). If using either, check their compatability first and follow the Manufacture’s instructions. (The SGU&FP can be found at most home improvement centers and most craft stores carry the latter.) -Brenda-
Love those dropcloths projects! And oh my goodness, this did not disappoint – absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for hosting another great MM! Jane
They look perfectly rustic and charming!! Thank you for hosting!
Your porch curtains are beautiful! I used the same canvas in our master and I love them! I’m trying really hard not be jealous
Thanks for hosting! Do you still have a MM button? I couldn’t find it so I used your regular button when I linked up. Have a great week!
I love the dropcloth curtains! They make a porch feel dressed up and cozy, so pretty. Thank you for hosting each week too
Hugs, Tanya
What a small world! I am in the process of adding curtains to our front porch that goes the whole width of the house. Unfortunately, it faces the southwest and gets way too much hot afternoon sun. Our shade trees are young and don’t provide any shade yet. I’ve got some burlap pieces that I used for my daughter’s outdoor wedding reception that I’ve been considering using but the dropcloths may be more durable. I’m thinking of getting some PVC pipe to use for curtain rods instead of the wooden ones that I’ve repainted. The thingamajigs that hold the rods stand out farther than what I like so PVC is my next option.
Lori’s porch is absolutely lovely and inviting. Adding the ties is a great idea. It’s windy here on our little hill and doing the ties would definitely be helpful.
We have been thinking about adding curtains drawn back on each side of our porch to bring in softness and color. I am inspired! Thank you.
Idea for outdoor curtion rods. Very inexpensive Go to your local chain link fence company and have them cut to size your rods from the rods used at the top of the fence. Comes in a black finish. Perfect for outdoor use and light weight
Also. Was wondering if anyone had roll painted the curtisnd with a waterproof sealer to stop water marks and mold?
I love love this idea AND love your website. I go to it all the time for inspiration!!
Thank you
Thanks, Lorri!
Definitely, the curtains provide a different look to the porch. It defines the quality of the space for an outdoor. I think this style is best for our porch too. Although it doesn’t look as appealing as Lori’s, but mine will be fine with such accessories. I just need to make sure that I will get the fabric with the same texture and softness as in the photos.
Love your idea for the curtains!!! Thanks for sharing
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