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10 Ways to Pretty Up Your Porch

Our motto: Never waste a view. Here's how to create a dreamy porch that's all about taking in the scenery and feeling the breeze|By Megan Baker and Linda Hirst

10 Ways to Pretty Up Your Porch: Paint
Photo courtesy of Benjamin Moore's Floor & Patio Paint

Floor It

To set a coastal mood from the ground up, paint porch floors a cool blue shade that picks up colors from the sea. Benjamin Moore's Floor & Patio Paint is made specifically for outdoor use, with a latex enamel finish that resists grease and grime buildup—not to mention heat and humidity.

Buy it: Costa Rica Blue (2064-50); Clearest Ocean Blue (2064-40); Ol' Blue Eyes (2064-30)


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