{"id":5097,"date":"2015-09-21T10:50:36","date_gmt":"2015-09-21T14:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/littlehighrise-dev.com\/~md\/?p=5097"},"modified":"2015-09-21T10:50:36","modified_gmt":"2015-09-21T14:50:36","slug":"rediscovering-the-sleeping-porch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/box2483.temp.domains\/~urbanar5\/mdi-maradesignco-com\/rediscovering-the-sleeping-porch\/","title":{"rendered":"Rediscovering the Sleeping Porch"},"content":{"rendered":"
Creating a Relaxing Sleeping Porch<\/h5>\n

The sleeping porch became popular in the 1900s when doctors were trying to convince their patients that it is healthier to sleep outdoors. Here are our favorite elements for creating a Southern-style sleeping porch:While mosquitoes might make that a bad idea in the South, screened-in sleeping porches make it possible to enjoy cool breezes and chirping crickets after the sun goes down. There’s nothing like creating a place for this grown-up version of camping to make you feel like a kid again.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0In Charleston, hanging bed swings like this one from Vintage Porch Swings<\/a> are a popular way to create a sleeping porch that doubles as a space for social gatherings. These bed swings use a standard twin mattress, so you can choose the firmness. The mattress cover and any pillows that will stay outside year-round should be removable and made of outdoor fabric. We recommend investing in a custom mattress cover and matching bolster covers in a neutral shade, then swapping out the throw pillows as your seasons and tastes change.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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If you don’t have a porch to spare, you can use a big tree and an inexpensive mosquito net.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

By day, the hanging bed swing functions as a sofa or loveseat, so place a long coffee table in front or a side table nearby for a cup of tea and a book. Add a floor lamp to one side, or a table lamp if you’re using a side table. Make sure your lamps are either protected from the elements or designed to be used on covered patios. Then, just as you would in a bedroom, layer on the textiles. Add a sisal, jute or rag rug and plenty of pillows for reading. Make sure there’s a cozy quilt or cashmere throw nearby just in case the late night breeze turns cool. If you need privacy, add outdoor curtains that can be pushed back during the day.<\/p>\n

The end of September in the Lowcountry is the perfect time of year to spend as much time on the porch as possible. Take a second look at your space to see if a little rearranging can yield a social space by day and a cozy sleeping porch by night.<\/p>\n

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