I couldn’t track down the bench I had seen at Target, so I picked up two of IKEA’s Ammerö seats to try out on the front porch.
What do you think? I think it will look great once it’s all styled up. I’ll probably pick up another pair to use at the other far end.
Ludmila {CreamyLife.com}
April 21, 2010 at 11:20 amGreat choice! And on the floor – is that a rug? I love how you combined the cushions with the flooring!
Making it Lovely
April 21, 2010 at 11:21 amThat’s the ‘rug’ I painted last year directly onto the porch floor!
mcw
April 21, 2010 at 5:06 pmHi there! Any tips or recommendations for painting a “rug” directly onto the floor? I’m wanting to do it on my porch, but am a little concerned/nervous about how it will turn out. Any advice you can share would be awesome!
Becky
April 21, 2010 at 10:52 pmhttps://makingitlovely.com/2009/05/25/the-porch-rug-revisited/
is where Lovely painted her porch. I love it! I was wondering how you feel about painting a concrete porch though.
Lisa
April 21, 2010 at 11:22 amNicole, how do the chairs sit? Are the cushions comfortable? I’m in love with the look. [love your blog]
Making it Lovely
April 21, 2010 at 11:26 amThey’re a little low and firm, but very comfortable. Brandon likes these more than the other bench; I don’t have a preference.
Jessica
April 21, 2010 at 11:22 amlove this choice! I think it suits the porch very well (and compliments the gnome perfectly)
Making it Lovely
April 21, 2010 at 11:25 amIt’s all about complimenting the gnome! ;)
Elizabeth
April 21, 2010 at 11:24 amLove how it looks. Perfect height too!
Sylvia
April 21, 2010 at 11:25 amLove the look/colours. Do you have any problems keeping the outdoor furniture tidy and clean? The rain/dust/wind makes the (dark gray) chair on my front porch brown and dusty so quickly, I’d hate to see what it does with a white one!
Making it Lovely
April 21, 2010 at 11:27 amYes, everything on our front porch gets dirty very quickly. The cushion covers come off though and can be machine washed.
Sylvia
April 21, 2010 at 11:42 amMakes sense: mine are too big and fat to fit in the washing machine (along with the rug in the front entry that the cat has an… affection for. Sigh)
Tory
April 21, 2010 at 11:33 amLooks great! They are definite keepers.
elena
April 21, 2010 at 11:34 amit´s really nice, I love the lime green, and I´m absolutely on love with your “rug”
Julie M.
April 21, 2010 at 11:36 amI think it looks great. And have you revealed pictures of your white roof yet? I’ve been waiting for those!
Making it Lovely
April 21, 2010 at 11:45 amOh, there’s nothing to see! The roof is done, but we only did the flat part so it’s not visible (hence no photos).
Jenny
April 21, 2010 at 11:53 amLove it! They look so good on your porch!
Danielle
April 21, 2010 at 12:00 pmWhere did you move the cute table and chair set? The new seats are very adorable!
Making it Lovely
April 21, 2010 at 12:01 pmMy mom is working on her yard and I gave them to her.
Amy
April 21, 2010 at 12:03 pmThey look good! May I ask where the patterned pillow is from?
Jess
April 21, 2010 at 12:17 pmThe chairs are very nice! How is the “rug” holding up? Has the paint gotten scratched or worn down at all with use?
Making it Lovely
April 21, 2010 at 12:19 pmThere are a couple of small chips, but overall it’s in great shape! It’s dirty though – I need to hose down the floor.
yvonne
April 21, 2010 at 12:18 pmI LIKE!!!! is it comfortable though? I really like the look of it.
Gini
April 21, 2010 at 12:22 pmPerfect!
Melissa
April 21, 2010 at 12:31 pmI think they look great actually and may have turned out better than the Target one with your porch. The “rug” still looks amazing. I remember reading about it during the Ace challenge or whatever it was.
Rachel @ La Bella Bungalow
April 21, 2010 at 12:48 pmI love them! You’re making me want to make another trip to IKEA!
Elena @ the white picket fence
April 21, 2010 at 1:07 pmLovely! I got similar set from Target.. Need to make some yummy pillows to style it up too!.
Melissa
April 21, 2010 at 1:31 pmI love the porch decor! The horizontal green pillow is uber cool.
I can’t help but be a little jealous of your large front porch. Ours is 4 square feet. Blegh.
LuLu
April 21, 2010 at 1:40 pmI actually prefer the Ikea model. The Target one looks just a tad too formal.
erica
April 21, 2010 at 2:01 pmThey look fantastic! I also love the ‘rug’ what a great idea to add some permanent color and pattern!
Amy
April 21, 2010 at 2:31 pmOh I love these chairs! I was thinking of getting the small, black, stackable Ammero chairs for a little seating area on our porch. And you took down the green divider! It was so cute! I guess it would just get in the way now with a bench there though.
Lea
April 21, 2010 at 2:55 pmI’m sold on the chairs since you say they’re also comfortable.
Mrslimestone
April 21, 2010 at 2:59 pmJust perfect. The pops of green are great.
I can still hardly believe you managed to finish that floor while you were preggers. You are a rock star!
bridget
April 21, 2010 at 3:49 pmthat looks awesome.
Licia
April 21, 2010 at 4:09 pmI really like the new look for your porch. The painted rug is such a cool touch and the decorative cushions complement it well. I can’t wait to see the finished project.
Alexis
April 21, 2010 at 6:49 pmWhat about your hanging planters?? I have been looking for some just like it!
Gail
April 21, 2010 at 7:50 pmI like it! I was all for the Target bench, but if you jazz these up – it will be phenomenal! Suits your porch amazingly! Post the final pictures when you are done!
Pam
April 21, 2010 at 9:27 pmCan I come over and sit maybe share a chat and coffee!? Long story short…cute..very cute!
Anna
April 21, 2010 at 9:57 pmI can see you re-covering those chair cushions with a more durable and pretty fabric (I bet Eleanor would love to rub her little pumpkin covered fingers on them!) But really nice choice of chairs all the same. X
Alana
April 21, 2010 at 10:15 pmLooks much more “curl up with a good magazine” friendly. I picked up some white cushions from Ikea recently and was pondering a dye job. If the white gets grungy too quickly, I wonder if those would take dye.
Perhaps a nice shade of pink? :)
Heather
April 21, 2010 at 10:58 pmLove them! Can’t wait to see how you add your creative touch.
Jessica
April 21, 2010 at 11:33 pmI am in love with the green planters hanging- where are they from?
Shannon
April 22, 2010 at 2:07 amThey are just perfectlike everthing you choose. Loving the green cushions….linking the outdoors in. Can’t wait to see the finished product!!!
Emily A. Clark
April 22, 2010 at 6:05 amLove this idea. The two seats may end up being a more versatile choice anyway. Good thinking!
Susan @ Jubilee Furniture
April 22, 2010 at 7:21 amHaving faithfully voted for your front porch during last year’s contest, I’m a little taken aback that you’ve already redone it. I understand you gave the furniture to your mom – which is super nice – but why did you change it out so soon? Through my daily voting, I guess I got attached to your old porch and feel like the furniture was given away one day while I was at work – without me knowing it. You know what I mean? Not that I don’t like this new look…
Making it Lovely
April 22, 2010 at 8:49 amI didn’t mean to make anyone feel hoodwinked. My mom isn’t working right now (she’s gone back to school to become a teacher). She really loves working on her garden and backyard, but she doesn’t have much of a budget to do so this year. I thought giving her the furniture would be a nice way to share the opportunities I’ve been given (the BHG contest) with her.
Susan @ Jubilee Furniture
April 22, 2010 at 10:18 amCertainly understand and very kind of you.
It’s funny how perfect strangers get to question you about decisions which have nothing to do with them. Sorry.
Catherine @ waking up with you
April 22, 2010 at 7:33 amAfter your last post, I was keener on the Target furniture more than these benches but they really look fantastic- much better than they do on the Ikea website.
Beck's Chic Life
April 22, 2010 at 8:12 amThe bench looks awesome. Where did you get those awesome hanging pots for the ferns? They look great.
Making it Lovely
April 22, 2010 at 8:52 amThose were from IKEA, last year.
Amanda
April 22, 2010 at 8:55 amI think it looks great! Fresh & crisp. Another two wouldn’t hurt either ;)!
Lisa @ moxie pear
April 22, 2010 at 9:39 amIKEA is so my go to place for everything! Love the benches.
Sealicious
April 22, 2010 at 11:07 amThey look great, and you can have a more flexible arrangement if you need it!
Fiona
April 22, 2010 at 4:00 pmyou haven’t styled it yet??? Holy moly, it looks fabulous right now.
anne
April 23, 2010 at 10:16 amLooks great!! Love the hanging ferns too.
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