porch – Home Design, Garden & Architecture Blog Magazine https://goodshomedesign.com Interior Design, DIY Creative Ideas, Craft, Home and Garden Ideas | GoodsHomeDesign Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:02:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Idyllic Little Home With a Porch Reading Area Looks Straight Out of a Classic Novel https://goodshomedesign.com/idyllic-home-porch-reading-area-straight-classic/ https://goodshomedesign.com/idyllic-home-porch-reading-area-straight-classic/#respond Sat, 02 Mar 2024 17:22:06 +0000 https://goodshomedesign.com/?p=64462

The Miss Twain Tiny House by Baluchon is a charming departure from the contemporary tiny home trend, embracing a traditional design reminiscent of classic novels. Measuring 20 feet and mounted on a double-axle trailer, this quaint dwelling is adorned with a red cedar finish and an aluminum roof, evoking a sense of timeless elegance. The tiny home stands out with its idyllic porch reading area, a nod to the owner’s admiration for Mark Twain. The porch, though compact, provides a cozy space for a chair and serves as the entry point to the living room.

Inside, the living room is thoughtfully arranged with a sofa bed, a coffee table, a wood-burning stove, and an operable table. The adjacent kitchen is equipped with essential amenities, including a sink, fridge, two-burner propane-powered stove, microwave, and ample cabinetry. However, the absence of a wash basin in the basic bathroom may pose a slight inconvenience, requiring occupants to use the kitchen sink for handwashing. The tiny home features two loft spaces, with the larger loft serving as a bedroom with a double bed, accessible by ladder. A second loft room, intended for storage, is positioned over the living room, reachable via a removable ladder. While compact, the Miss Twain Tiny House exudes a nostalgic charm that transports occupants back to the early days of the micro-living movement.

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How cute are these Wooden gifts? Perfect for your front porch! https://goodshomedesign.com/wooden-gifts/ https://goodshomedesign.com/wooden-gifts/#respond Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:01:40 +0000 http://goodshomedesign.com/?p=57262

This is a GREAT project if you have scrap wood laying around. You can use spray paint in Christmasy colors — red, green and black. You can make the colors work for your decor! How cute are these Wooden gifts? Perfect for your front porch!

Here’s a video tutorial about how to get a great finish with spray painting wood

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