FAVORITE THINGS
Indoor, outdoor furnishings.
House to porch to patio: furnishings for transitional spaces.
1. TO CATCH A NAP
Constructed of weatherproof fabric, the Camden porch swing is modeled on traditional rope and canvas porch swings from the sleeping-porch era. It’s available in two sizes: 64" x 24" and 72" x 30". $800 to $875. Penobscot Bay Porch Swings, (207) 729-1616, penobscotbayporchswings.com
2. OUTDOOR LEATHER
The Dansk chair is a lineal descendant of Mid-century Modern designs by Arne Jacobsen and Eero Saarinen. The “outdoor leather” upholstery is a UV- and water-resistant compound of PVC and knitted polyester; legs are teak. $2,685. GLOSTER, (434) 575-1003, gloster.com
3. TOUGH AND PRETTY
Convert an indoor chair into an outdoor favorite with authentic milk paint, finished with Outdoor Defense Oil (quart: $19.99). The paint supplies a velvety matte surface; the oil stands up to mother nature. Paints come in samples, pints, quarts, and gallons. Quart: $21.99. The Real Milk Paint Co., (800) 339-9748, realmilkpaint.com
4. STRIPES THAT FLATTER
Offering the appeal of traditional flatwoven rugs in summery stripes, the Dash & Albert ticking stripes collection effortlessly moves from kitchen to porch or patio. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) rugs come in sizes from 2'x 3' to 10' x 14'. $56 and up. Layla Grayce, (770) 599-7896, laylagrayce.com
5. CEILING . . . WAINSCOT
The Traditions PVC porch ceiling/wainscot is a historically accurate, doublesided rendition of traditional beadboard. Boards measure 5" wide x 3/8" thick x 16' long. The paint-ready boards may be used indoors or out. $1.89 and up per sq.ft. Aeratis, (888) 676-2683, aeratis.com
6. FAN OF THE PORCH
Reminiscent of fans from the 1940s and ’50s, the large Skyy wall-mounted fan is damp-rated for use indoors or on a covered porch. Choose from a shiny nickel finish with solid wood silver blades, or bronze with solid beechwood blades. $398. House of Antique Hardware, (888) 223-2545, houseofantiquehardware.com
7. SUMMER SCREENS
Attractively fitted with gingerbread corners and a row of spindles, the Bay View screen door comes in a choice of a dozen woods, plus custom options from energy-efficient storm glass to sidelights and transoms. Single door: $449 and up. Vintage Doors by Yesteryear’s, (800) 787-2001, vintagedoors.com
8. A GREENE ENTRANCE
Custom mahogany patio doors with cloudlift detailing are built with mortiseand-tenon construction and solid rabbeted jambs. The doors measure 74" wide x 82" high x 2 ½" thick. About $8,000. Heartwood Windows & Doors, (888) 2604271, heartwoodwindowsanddoors.com
9. REAL WICKER
Based on authentic 1940s wicker styles, the Stella armchair will look superb in a sunroom, living room, or well-protected porch. The reed-woven frame comes in 35 different colors, with a choice of 100 upholstery fabrics. $1,225 and up. Maine Cottage, (866) 366-3505, mainecottage.com
10. STREAMLINED SETTEE
The Lowback Shaker settee in poplar with oak bendings and maple legs and spindles is 43" wide. Specify marine glue and marine finish for use in covered outdoor areas, or make it a statement piece in the foyer or keeping room. $1,058. (800) 9939452, Martin’s Chair, martinschair.com