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July 14, 2014 By Jenna 51 Comments

Colorful Screened-In Porch Makeover

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As I write this post, I am sitting in the most colorful space in my home.

I dare you to step into the screened-in porch and not be happy.

Double Triple Dog Dare You. 

And if you do step out here, and you aren’t happy, I’ve got a cheap beer for ya and a kid is bound to turn the corner at any moment riding a plastic pink flamingo.

Heck, you just smiled as you read that last sentence, didn’t you?

Sweet friends, who put up with way too much craziness from me, welcome to my back porch.

Colorful Porch Makeover (because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places) via RainonaTinRoof.com #porch #outdoors #porchdecor #diy #decoratingRemember that time, just a year ago when I did another porch makeover?

On this exact same porch.

Yep, I realized this year that I was lazy with that makeover.

Basically all I did was make it livable. I painted the floor, threw out a few new cushions, made a chalkboard, and called it a day.

It looked like this in the end:

Porch Makeover Round 1

Wah, wah, wah.

It was boring and totally did not scream “RAIN ON A TIN ROOF” or “JENNA LAFEVOR” or even “FUN.”

Round two of the porch makeover was a success though.

Colorful Porch Makeover (because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places) via RainonaTinRoof.com #porch #outdoors #porchdecor #diy #decorating

I painted the porch floor in a striped pattern. I’m being all fancy and calling it a faux rug.

Its ok if you also want to call it amazing-ness. I won’t get mad.

Colorful Porch Makeover (because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places) via RainonaTinRoof.com #porch #outdoors #porchdecor #diy #decorating

With the addition of the deck, we were able to move some of the chairs and furniture from the screened-in porch onto the deck. This allowed me to have the perfect nook for our table and add in some made over chairs (furthering my chair hoarding tendencies). The chairs are probably meant for inside, but they bring some great coziness to the porch.

Colorful Porch Makeover (because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places) via RainonaTinRoof.com #porch #outdoors #porchdecor #diy #decorating

I made a super simple table runner (a.k.a. I just cut out a long rectangle) with the same fabric I used on the 15 minute placemats.

Colorful Porch Makeover (because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places) via RainonaTinRoof.com #porch #outdoors #porchdecor #diy #decorating

Mama bought me the round serving tray from the Oh Joy! line at Target as well as the napkins. It goes perfectly out here since it picks up the green color in the floor. She told me I had to actually use the napkins and not hoard them away for a DIY project or special occasions…

She knows me so well.

Colorful Porch Makeover (because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places) via RainonaTinRoof.com #porch #outdoors #porchdecor #diy #decorating

The Audrey Hepburn Inspired Chandelier hangs over the table for extra lighting at night. It also pulls some pink over from the accent pillows that are beside the bar table…

Colorful Porch Makeover (because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places) via RainonaTinRoof.com #porch #outdoors #porchdecor #diy #decorating

 I placed the two arm chairs on either side of the table and added some seriously fun, colorful, and modern pillows to them.

Colorful Porch Makeover (because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places) via RainonaTinRoof.com #porch #outdoors #porchdecor #diy #decorating

The pillows make it easy to pull in just about any color. So yea, it may be considered cheating in the decor world by doing that, but it works for me.

I’ll fly my own decorating freak flag as long as they’ll let me.

Colorful Porch Makeover (because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places) via RainonaTinRoof.com #porch #outdoors #porchdecor #diy #decorating

The bar table is all set. I found those plastic wine glasses on clearance in the Dollar Spot at Target for $0.30 each. I’m leaving a small tray of washi tape out there so guests can customize their glasses – easy and fun!

Across from the bar table is a lounge-y type area.

Colorful Porch Makeover (because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places) via RainonaTinRoof.com #porch #outdoors #porchdecor #diy #decorating

Well, a lounge-y type area for one person anyway.

Me.

I hung the pink flamingos on the wall for a fun little touch (and possibly to keep the circus from riding them all the time). I also glittered up some mason jars for sparkly mason jar lanterns.

Colorful Porch Makeover (because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places) via RainonaTinRoof.com #porch #outdoors #porchdecor #diy #decorating

I brought the black and white from the chair cushions over to the chaise with a pillow.

I am still loving the leopard print table out here – especially because its the perfect place for my cheap beer to sit.

Colorful Porch Makeover (because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places) via RainonaTinRoof.com #porch #outdoors #porchdecor #diy #decorating

The fiddle leaf fig goes back and forth between here and the dining room – I’m trying really hard to keep it alive and I’m hoping those rough looking spots on the bottom leaves don’t mean its going south soon.

I’m going to have all the details on the rest of the porch projects coming soon!

Colorful Porch Makeover (because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places) via RainonaTinRoof.com #porch #outdoors #porchdecor #diy #decorating

Have you spruced up your outdoor spaces this year? What’d ya do?

Until next time, if you need me, you know exactly where I’ll be…

Can you please make sure someone is refreshing my beer from time to time? Mmkay? Thanks.

Projects you know you wanna see from this makeover: 

DIY Flamingo Wreath

Painted Stripes on the Porch Floor

Leopard Print Table

Floating Curtain Panels

Glittered Mason Jar Lanterns

You know you don’t wanna miss any of this crazy.

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  1. lindsay says

    July 14, 2014 at 6:31 am

    Looks fantastic. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 14, 2014 at 8:03 am

      Thank you, Lindsay!

      Reply
  2. chris aka monkey says

    July 14, 2014 at 11:50 am

    is there any color you didn’t use lol that porch screams jenna..i would come and drink a cheap beer with you my only condition being you let me wear my cheap sunglasses xx p.s. try not to get water on the leaves of the fig

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 14, 2014 at 4:26 pm

      Not a single color was left out, Chris – I don’t think so anyway! haha! You can totally come and wear your cheap sunglasses – we accept all forms of frugality around here! Thank you so much for the link to that article! I read it and it was super helpful!!!

      Reply
  3. BrocanteuseRose says

    July 14, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Such a delightfully fun spot! I am so glad I am not the only one who hoards chairs! Perhaps we should have a club! 🙂

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 14, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      We should totally have a club – we could share tips on how to deal with hubbies who don’t always support our chair hoarding tendencies! haha!

      Reply
  4. Sheila Moore says

    July 14, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    So “happy” looking. Your right who could walk out there and not instantly smile!!! 🙂

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 14, 2014 at 4:19 pm

      Thanks, Sheila! I’m thrilled you agree with me – no one can be mad out there!

      Reply
  5. Emily @ Two Purple Couches says

    July 14, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    I would never, ever leave this porch! You’d have to pry me off that lounge chair with 1,000 crowbars.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 14, 2014 at 4:19 pm

      hahaha! I feel the same way, Emily!

      Reply
  6. Lyndsay @ The Happy Chateau says

    July 14, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    Love this makeover! You’re right that your makeover last year was fine, but this one is so much better because it shows your personality. Thanks for the inspiration to never be afraid to decorate however you want if it makes you happy 🙂

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 14, 2014 at 4:37 pm

      Yes, Lyndsay – you are so right – never ever ever be afraid! Do what you want – not what anyone or any magazine tells you! I’m thrilled you like it – its totally my new happy place!

      Reply
  7. Tammy says

    July 14, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    I LOVE ALL OF THE COLORS… !!!!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 14, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      Thank you, Tammy! Me too!

      Reply
  8. Erin says

    July 14, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    Wow! I love everything about this porch! The colors, the flamingoes, the striped floor, the chandelier, and especially the pineapple candle holders! Great job, Jenna 🙂

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 14, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      Thank you, Erin! I’m crazy about the striped floor and pineapple candle holders especially! I scored the candle holders at a thrift store!

      Reply
  9. Paige says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:24 am

    I. love. your. new. porch. Great job!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 15, 2014 at 10:08 am

      Thanks so much, Paige!

      Reply
  10. Mary of Front Porch Ideas says

    July 15, 2014 at 10:09 am

    Jenna, your porch is so fun! How did you do the privacy panels on the screens? That is my favorite part. Thank you….Mary

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 15, 2014 at 10:12 am

      Hi Mary! Thank you so much! I am going to be posting the full tutorial on those panels next Monday! They are one of my favorite parts as well!

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      • Mary of Front Porch Ideas says

        July 15, 2014 at 9:35 pm

        Ok, cannot wait to see! Thanks much. Looking forward to it.

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  11. Jamie says

    July 16, 2014 at 1:15 am

    Wow, girl, yep, I’m happy! Love this room 😉
    Hugs,
    Jamie

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 16, 2014 at 8:06 am

      Thanks, Jamie! Its impossible to be mad in this space!

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  12. [email protected] says

    July 16, 2014 at 2:29 am

    holy pretty color! I love it! like love it, love it. Great job girl!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 16, 2014 at 8:05 am

      Thanks, Shavonda!! I am loving all the color as well – all 100 different colors that are in there! haha!

      Reply
  13. Jenny says

    July 16, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    What a bright and cheerful makeover! I absolutely adore all the colors you went with, looks like such a fun place to hang out!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 17, 2014 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks, Jenny! It is so fun for us – we have really been enjoying it!

      Reply
  14. Emily Simpson says

    July 18, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    I love this!! Great job!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 18, 2014 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks, Emily!

      Reply
  15. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

    July 19, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    What a fun, colorful space! Love how cheerful it is. Definitely would be a fun place to entertain!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 21, 2014 at 8:35 am

      Thanks, Erin – yes we are loving it for entertaining and just hanging out in!

      Reply
  16. April says

    July 20, 2014 at 10:36 am

    Great makeover! I wish my porch looked like that! Alas, my porch is teeny-tiny and not private at all, so we don’t even use it. We just got some blinds from Wayfair though that go all the way down to the floor to block the evening sun, so it’s a little private now so maybe we’ll actually start using it?
    Anyway, recently I read that if you’re inconsistent with watering for plants then they tend to brown on the tips of the leaves. I’ve been wondering for years why two of my plants (including a spider plant) always had brown tips! So I repotted my spider plant, which was entirely roots, into a bigger pot with actual soil and hopefully that’ll help fix the inconsistent watering problem! Do you think that could be your fig problem?
    Otherwise, I know another culprit is my cat who likes to graze on my plants. After they bite the leaves they turn brown. 😛

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 21, 2014 at 8:34 am

      Thanks, April! This is the first summer that we have really used the heck out of our porch – making it more inviting made all the difference! Thanks for the plant tip – I was reading somewhere where it said the same thing – it also said to make sure water didn’t get on the leaves. I’ve gotta try a little harder!

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  17. Krista @ the happy housie says

    July 20, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE, what else can I say?? Seriously this space is FUN! Pinned and sharing on my FB page… wish I could truly come by for a summer bevy on your porch and listen to your fab accent again!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 21, 2014 at 8:32 am

      Thanks, Krista! Girl, you can totally come stay with me instead of camping. Your boys can pitch a tent in the backyard and you can stay in the nice air-conditioned indoors. And of course, we will have cocktails on the porch.

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  18. charlene says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    I love it! You did a great job, and since I love color this fits me perfectly, except for one thing. As I would lay on my loungey thing I think I would not be able to focus on anything except the lattice behind the rail. Have you thought of painting that white to hide it a little more or go for one of those crazy colors you got and use it for another big pop of color. But really I think you did a great job transforming the room, that to me even seems like it fits your personality, and this is the first time on your site! Keep up the great and colorful work!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      December 1, 2014 at 8:26 am

      Thanks! I totally know what you mean, Charlene. I wanted to paint it white or another color, but we have a dog in the backyard there and she jumps on the lattice all the time. In fact, that’s why its up – to keep her from ripping the screening to shreds. So, its stained because that hides the dirt she gets on it best.

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  19. Anorina Morris says

    April 24, 2018 at 2:18 am

    Such a bright and happy space!

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  20. chas says

    April 25, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    Wow what a difference! I’m sure you love spending time there 🙂 Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!

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  21. Marissa | Squirrels of a Feather says

    April 26, 2018 at 11:15 am

    It’s totally amaze-balls! I love the floor paint and the “curtains”…do you call those curtains? Anyway, much better!

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    • Jenna says

      April 27, 2018 at 8:51 am

      Thanks, Marissa! I call them “floating” curtains! haha!

      Reply
  22. Theresa says

    April 29, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    Such pretty colors. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party @DearCreatives pinned, and sharing. See you again soon.

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    • Jenna says

      May 9, 2018 at 9:22 am

      Thanks, Theresa!

      Reply
  23. Ann says

    April 29, 2019 at 9:23 am

    Your porch is so inviting g and fun! I’d luv to invite you to share with us at Wall to Wall DIY Wednesday, which runs Wednesday-Monday??

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    • Jenna says

      April 30, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      Thanks so much, Ann!

      Reply
  24. Mother of 3 says

    April 30, 2019 at 7:21 am

    So fun and colorful! I love all the little pops of pink and orange everywhere.

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  25. Karen Del Tatto says

    May 2, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    Love the cheerful colors! Especially the corals!

    We had a screened in porch built for us last year. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  26. Cherryl Ehlenburg says

    May 3, 2019 at 4:39 pm

    Right now, we have a door going out the back that leads to nothing. But one of these days, we plan to build a screened-in porch. I am pinning ideas, and I’m sure I’ll be using some of yours!

    Reply
  27. Rhonda Gales says

    May 4, 2019 at 1:04 am

    What a transformation. The floor and bold colors make me happy. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.

    Reply
  28. Paula says

    May 13, 2022 at 4:00 pm

    Jenna, love all your ideas. I followed you for years, but no longer can find you. Help!!

    Reply

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