Saturdays are so fun because the crew is home resting and I can USE the porch!! It is getting very close to completion!! Maybe another week or so – a bit unpredictable with the holiday. Our new front door should be coming this week, but the back door had an ordering problem, so it’s about a week behind. We also have lots of painting and staining to do, although we need to wait on some of the staining so the floor wood can cure.
We’re going for rustic barn meets Craftsman cottage. Our designer, Andres, did an amazing job!
I requested very shallow and wide steps…they are a DREAM to walk up and down!! SO much better than our rickety cement steps of yestermonth.
And beadboard!!
The beginnings of paint! We’re doing white on all the upper parts. For ultimate beach cottage feel.
I cannot believe we get to live on this porch. It is so much grander than I ever could have imagined, and I thank Andres’s strategic design for that!
Luckily my oats didn’t get cold while I photographed the porch. Because they were already chilled!
Simple overnight oats with banana, sunflower butter, chia and crumbled Hungry Bar.
Choffy!! Much more like hot chocolate than coffee. But nice and roasty!
S says
November 19, 2011 at 9:47 amThe breadboard is sweet! Beautiful!
Kaci says
November 19, 2011 at 9:47 amOh man what a GORGEOUS porch!! Your designer and crew are doing a magnificent job!!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
November 19, 2011 at 9:51 amWhoa – that is a serious porch! Are you do excited? I would get a space heater out there to enjoy it this winter. 🙂
Khushboo says
November 19, 2011 at 9:52 amYou must get a swing for the porch!! Perfect for summertime!
Jenn says
November 19, 2011 at 9:52 amYour back porch looks amazing already! LOVE the doors, they’re awesome. Can’t wait to see the finished product.
[email protected] says
November 19, 2011 at 10:01 amIt’s so beautiful! Is that screening in the openings, or will it be glass? Or both? It looks like screen in the photos but I’m not sure.
Love the white paint!
KathEats says
November 19, 2011 at 10:04 amAll screens!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
November 19, 2011 at 10:07 amThat is truly a *dream* porch! WOW! It is so beautiful and grand looking! …..You will LOVE it and never regret it, even for a milla-second! Have a wonderful day, Kath!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
November 19, 2011 at 10:09 amI am utterly jealous and totally in awe of your porch! You have such a great eye for interior design. I must learn your ways.
lynda @ healthy hoboken girl says
November 19, 2011 at 10:11 amCan you say bbq party!!!! That porch is beautiful, congrats….perfect for summer evenings, blogging breakfasts, am yoga and fun!
Nice work! Have a wonderful weekend!
KathEats says
November 19, 2011 at 10:21 amYOGA!!!!!!! I didn’t even think of that!!
lynda @ healthy hoboken girl says
November 19, 2011 at 3:24 pmha ha!! that’s funny! good idea, right??!!!
Namaste!
Angel7 says
November 19, 2011 at 10:17 amI love the design of your porch! It is awesome! Kudos to the designer!!!
Will your porch be heated–I am thinking that it probably will?
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KathEats says
November 19, 2011 at 10:22 amNo, it’s screened-in
Christina @ Just Running says
November 19, 2011 at 10:17 amAre you a fan of country music?
KathEats says
November 19, 2011 at 10:22 amAbsolutely! <3 Brad Paisley the most
Susan H. @ the food allergy chronicles says
November 19, 2011 at 10:20 amHow exciting to be close to completion…I love the cottagey look!
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
November 19, 2011 at 10:32 amNice Porch! I love, love beadboard. I think I’d put a chaise lounge out there and live in it most of the day. 😉
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
November 19, 2011 at 10:41 amWow Kath, it looks great! The perfect porch for enjoying a cold bowl of oats on! 😉
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
November 19, 2011 at 10:50 amA screened in back porch! My dream!!!
Anna says
November 19, 2011 at 11:03 amWith every new picture of your porch, I get a little more jealous! It looks terrific. What are the dimensions? (it is required by law for me to ask that, because both my parents are architects)
KathEats says
November 19, 2011 at 2:37 pm🙂 Ha. It’s 16 x 13!
Antonia @ healthinspirations says
November 19, 2011 at 11:05 amWow. Your porch looks amazing. It’s huge. Can’t wait to see it in its finished state. Have a great weekend!
polly says
November 19, 2011 at 11:06 amlove your porch, kath! hope you guys are well and enjoying this season. I am sure the bakery is getting busy with bread orders for the big day! gobble gobble. love to you both! XOXO
KathEats says
November 19, 2011 at 2:37 pmHey Pols!!! Come visit soon!
Molly @ RDexposed says
November 19, 2011 at 11:16 amGood vision description! It’s looking so homey.
Emily says
November 19, 2011 at 11:38 amBeautiful porch! Perfect for relaxing and entertaining!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
November 19, 2011 at 11:47 amWow, that is going to be amazing! Those are my two favorite styles! I can’t wait to see how they blend together. You have incredible taste, so I imagine it will be beautiful!
Sarah says
November 19, 2011 at 11:49 amLove the porch! We are thinking of redoing our porch/patio next summer and this throws a whole ‘nother option into it! I love a covered porch.
Sarah says
November 19, 2011 at 11:49 amComment 26! 😉
KathEats says
November 19, 2011 at 2:38 pm🙂 – someone beat you to it!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
November 19, 2011 at 12:02 pmIt’s looking great! It’s too bad that it’s just getting finished as the cold weather is setting in. You must be so anxious for the summer to come so that you can use it everyday! 😀
Meagan says
November 19, 2011 at 12:26 pmThat’s so beautiful Kath!
Roxanne says
November 19, 2011 at 12:44 pmI think it looks a whole lot better than my 4X4 porch….. LOL
Cait's Plate says
November 19, 2011 at 12:49 pmHave you ever had Choffy on OpenSky? If not…I wouldn’t be opposed to seeing that deal! 😉
LOVE LOVE LOVE the porch! That’s such an incredible space to have!
KathEats says
November 19, 2011 at 2:38 pmNo, it hasn’t been in yet
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
November 19, 2011 at 12:51 pmyour porch is looking great!!! So fresh and new! And I sure wouldn’t mind my coffee being more like hot chocolate… haha
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
November 19, 2011 at 12:59 pmlove the porch—it looks fabulous, Kath!
Have fun with that one 🙂
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
November 19, 2011 at 1:01 pmWOW the porch looks great!! Its come such a long way!
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
November 19, 2011 at 1:08 pmThe porch is looking great! It should be fun in warmer weather!
Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) says
November 19, 2011 at 1:56 pmYour porch looks amazing. So inviting! I would spend all day out there! Enjoy your Saturday.
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
November 19, 2011 at 2:19 pmThat is a mighty fine porch! I bet you’re looking forward to it being finished so you can actually enjoy it! Anyhoo, enjoy your Saturday!
Tabitha says
November 19, 2011 at 2:37 pmWowzers! What a perfect place to read a book and sip tea. The vaulted ceilings and beadboard put it in the category “over the top amazing.”
Erin @ Big Girl Feats says
November 19, 2011 at 2:40 pmSO beautiful! Oh gosh. I’m swooning. So exciting for you and Matt!
Amanda says
November 19, 2011 at 2:43 pmYour porch is looking great! I love the whole beach cottage feel with the white ceiling. Beautiful!
~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
November 19, 2011 at 3:16 pmAbsolutely gorgeous! So glad for you — porches are the best of the best! : )
Alaina says
November 19, 2011 at 5:23 pmBeautiful porch! And I love the song that your title came from. 🙂
Lea @ Healthy Coconut says
November 19, 2011 at 6:06 pmI always wanted to live in a house with a porch. I live in SoCal and I didn’t see a lot of houses while growing up with porches but I do see them when I travel elsewhere. I would love a porch like that in the future. Love the extension of the outdoors but within the comforts of your own home.
Samantha says
November 19, 2011 at 6:26 pmWhat I’m wondering is about the gap above the doors. Isn’t the point of the screen to keep the bugs out? I do love the way the sliding doors look though…
KathEats says
November 19, 2011 at 8:17 pmIt will be screened!
S says
November 20, 2011 at 9:32 amThe little 1-2 inch gap….will be screened? I guess I’ll just wait and see it! Gonna be sweet!
Amanda says
November 19, 2011 at 6:27 pmThat Choffy sounds amazing. I just went and ordered my own. I’ve been wanting something hot chocolate like without all the added sugar. Hopefully this will be a great substitute!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
November 19, 2011 at 8:19 pmThat porch is a food bloggers dream! I love the bead board. So cottage/beachy feeling 🙂
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
November 19, 2011 at 9:42 pmIt’s coming along quite nicely!!
Michaela says
November 19, 2011 at 10:00 pmwow, this looks just fab!! just like the rest of ur house 🙂
Julie says
November 20, 2011 at 1:14 amThe porch is gorgeous so far. It doesn’t even look like it needs a painting!
Elisabeth says
November 20, 2011 at 6:57 amI LOVE the new porch! 🙂
Hope says
November 20, 2011 at 8:46 amWow! The porch is looking beautiful! I love the cottage feel.
Julia H. @ The Petite Spiel says
November 20, 2011 at 4:35 pmOoooh it’s going to be SO nice! I’d probably spend every minute out there…even in the cold. Hello space heaters, blankets, and hand warmers!
JenATX says
November 20, 2011 at 5:43 pmi have a question if you don’t mind me asking- did your rent go up at all? Its such a nice porch and an investment for the owners so I was wondering if they passed any of the cost along to yall… hopefully not!
KathEats says
November 20, 2011 at 5:45 pmJen did you miss that we bought the house!? We moved in in September. https://www.katheats.com/kerf-favorites/home-neat-home/cottage-kerf