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
The breadboard is sweet! Beautiful!
Kaci says
Oh man what a GORGEOUS porch!! Your designer and crew are doing a magnificent job!!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Whoa – that is a serious porch! Are you do excited? I would get a space heater out there to enjoy it this winter. 🙂
Khushboo says
You must get a swing for the porch!! Perfect for summertime!
Jenn says
Your back porch looks amazing already! LOVE the doors, they’re awesome. Can’t wait to see the finished product.
[email protected] says
It’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
All screens!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
That 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
I 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
Can 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
YOGA!!!!!!! I didn’t even think of that!!
lynda @ healthy hoboken girl says
ha ha!! that’s funny! good idea, right??!!!
Namaste!
Angel7 says
I 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
No, it’s screened-in
Christina @ Just Running says
Are you a fan of country music?
KathEats says
Absolutely! <3 Brad Paisley the most
Susan H. @ the food allergy chronicles says
How exciting to be close to completion…I love the cottagey look!
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
Nice 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
Wow Kath, it looks great! The perfect porch for enjoying a cold bowl of oats on! 😉
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
A screened in back porch! My dream!!!
Anna says
With 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
🙂 Ha. It’s 16 x 13!
Antonia @ healthinspirations says
Wow. Your porch looks amazing. It’s huge. Can’t wait to see it in its finished state. Have a great weekend!
polly says
love 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
Hey Pols!!! Come visit soon!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Good vision description! It’s looking so homey.
Emily says
Beautiful porch! Perfect for relaxing and entertaining!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Wow, 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
Love 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
Comment 26! 😉
KathEats says
🙂 – someone beat you to it!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
It’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
That’s so beautiful Kath!
Roxanne says
I think it looks a whole lot better than my 4X4 porch….. LOL
Cait's Plate says
Have 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
No, it hasn’t been in yet
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
your 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
love the porch—it looks fabulous, Kath!
Have fun with that one 🙂
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
WOW the porch looks great!! Its come such a long way!
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
The porch is looking great! It should be fun in warmer weather!
Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) says
Your porch looks amazing. So inviting! I would spend all day out there! Enjoy your Saturday.
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
That 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
Wowzers! 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
SO beautiful! Oh gosh. I’m swooning. So exciting for you and Matt!
Amanda says
Your porch is looking great! I love the whole beach cottage feel with the white ceiling. Beautiful!
~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
Absolutely gorgeous! So glad for you — porches are the best of the best! : )
Alaina says
Beautiful porch! And I love the song that your title came from. 🙂
Lea @ Healthy Coconut says
I 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
What 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
It will be screened!
S says
The little 1-2 inch gap….will be screened? I guess I’ll just wait and see it! Gonna be sweet!
Amanda says
That 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
That porch is a food bloggers dream! I love the bead board. So cottage/beachy feeling 🙂
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
It’s coming along quite nicely!!
Michaela says
wow, this looks just fab!! just like the rest of ur house 🙂
Julie says
The porch is gorgeous so far. It doesn’t even look like it needs a painting!
Elisabeth says
I LOVE the new porch! 🙂
Hope says
Wow! The porch is looking beautiful! I love the cottage feel.
Julia H. @ The Petite Spiel says
Ooooh 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
i 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
Jen did you miss that we bought the house!? We moved in in September. https://www.katheats.com/kerf-favorites/home-neat-home/cottage-kerf