Vintage Screened-In Patio Kitsch Colorful Makeover Before & After
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- Time to reveal my before and after makeover of the vacant screened-in porch! It was so dirty, dusty, and full of junk when I, found it. First it needed a good cleaning and scrub down and then I was able to put out my vintage flower power glider and homecrest chair! Hanging up the blow mold string lights that I found at an estate sale was my favorite part because I always knew I'd find a place to put them one day. Let me know in the comments what you think I should do with that weird extra L-shaped area in the patio and tell me your thoughts on the patio makeover!
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0:00 Intro
0:58 House project goal list
2:35 Cleaning out the cottage garden pond
4:35 Screened in porch before footage
5:11 Cleaning the patio
7:42 Vintage patio furniture
8:30 Outdoor porch furniture layout
9:20 Vintage outdoor decor
9:40 Vintage blow mold string lights
10:14 Hanging up the patio lights
10:53 Thunderstorm on the porch
11:56 Vintage pink flamingo lawn ornaments
12:08 Retro screened-in porch reveal
12:40 Kitsch patio makeover
13:42 Vintage floral outdoor glider
15:44 Improvements I want to make
20:53 Creature feature bloopers
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The kitsch vintage outdoor pink flamingo lawn ornaments really gave the space some tacky 70s trailer vibes and I love it. The screened-in porch has so much more color and personality thanks to my kitschy vintage decor and it was all on a budget!
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Your patio is so dreamy and colorful! Your videos are always so calming to watch. Thanks for sharing this process with us. It is so much fun to see you transform this space.
Vintage plant stand and macrame plant hangers would look lovely.
You need plants on your cute patio
I agree. I could totally see a plant stand or baker’s rack with some kitchen herbs. They’re so easy to take care of (and delicious).
Awesome suggestion thank you! ☺️
I agree. Plants and/or herbs would look lovely
Plants galore! Hanging in vintage macrame hangers, in vintage planters. Everything looks so cute. And the pond is so beautiful!
I LOVE how the porch turned out! The colors are popping everywhere! It looks 1000% better all cleaned up. A small project that would give you a ton of satisfaction would be to power wash the whole house. It’s super easy to do and SO satisfying! Especially on a white house 😊 Enjoy your new spaces!
Emily! The porch looks so fantastic! It's exciting to not be totally done decorating a space because you get to look for new treasures to display! You could put a vintage wire plant stand with plants in front of the rain window. They will like getting wet from time to time! Great job with the tiny pond puddle, it's exciting to see creatures using it and I'm loving that animal outtakes is begging becoming a thing! 💖
okay but we can talk about the rabbit handle on your spigot? i am dead. Beautiful make over. Enjoying the rain on the porch is def a vibe. thanks for sharing!
Omg I KNOW I loved it from the moment I saw it!! 🥹
It's been so wonderful to watch you turn your new home into such a special place!! As for the empty area on your screened in porch - what about some sort of standing planter or raised garden bed? You could have flowers or even herbs in there, and the plants would probably be pretty happy with water coming in through the screens!
That’s an awesome idea I didn’t think about how rain would help the plants that’s so smart! Thank you 😄
Time to bring out some iced tea and some vintage tunes ❤🎉
Great job! What a wonderful place to relax and chill. That pond turned out perfect. All you need to do is to hose it out every few weeks. To avoid mosquitoes just place the mosquito tablets in the water. They kill the mosquitoes but won't hurt wildlife. Enjoy!
Oooh excellent tip to avoid mosquitos, thank you! 😄
Some vintage macrame plant hangars from a hook in the ceiling would be cute and a vintage wrought iron plant stand (the boxy , tall kind where you can hold a few potted plants. It's likely you would need to move them inside for a cold winter so I would choose plants that work for outdoor and indoor: monstera, rubber plant, spider, Christmas cactus. Love what you have done so far!
Wonderful suggestion, thank you! ☺️
Emily, I went to a flea market this past Sunday. I used your flea market tip about asking if they “would take less”, instead giving a price I was willing to pay. Your tip saved me 8 dollars! Thanks so much! I absolutely thrilled with my purchase. 😊
NO WAY THAT MAKES ME SO HAPPY!! Yay for saving money 🥳🥳🥳
Oh my goodness, that was the most rewarding job you did on your sweet patio! I was just as excited as you were about the little bird taking a bath in the CLEAN pond! What a beautiful space! Your friend has been blessed by you giving that house such tremendous TLC. Bravissimo!!!🥰
Thank you so so much 🥹🌼
I absolutely love your porch and all of the decor! What a great find on the glider and chair!
Your patio set is adorable! How about a small vintage metal round patio table and chair so you can have breakfast or coffee out there? It wouldn't be hurt by the rain. 😊❤❤
What a slice of heaven you are turning your new home into! I bet the landlords are very pleased at what you have done with the property so far.😊 I love a screened in porch as it doubles your living space in late Spring, Summer and early Fall.
Yesss way more usable space! And yeah they’re pretty happy with what I’ve done ☺️
So cute! Add some potted plants and a nature shelf for displaying cool rocks, feathers, etc that you find around the garden
What a great idea! ☺️
Maybe you could find a vintage plant stand (I found one of those circle ones at Goodwill) and put it along that alcove end. You can slowly fill it with plants and flowers. You worked so hard cleaning that porch. Well done! I am SO PROUD OF YOU!!
I love your new space, all the hardwork you have done to make it your own space. So happy for you. Great job cleaning the pond and the porch.
Agree with what everyone has said about how adorable your porch is. Our screened porch is one of my favorite places in our home. We have a vintage glider from the 40s out in ours. Love those light bulb plugs, they’re a lifesaver for sure! Amazon has vintage inspired clip on shades for those kinds of light fixtures in the $10 price range!
Absolutely adorable space 🌼🧡💚 What about a vintage metal plant stand with some outdoor plants to help fill the space 🪴
Great suggestion!!! 😄🌼
It’s fantastic Emily! Of course you can do before and afters. Lookin good.
So adorable and your smile says it all!
Sooo cute!! The House is feeling loved 🥰. Awwww 💚🧡💙🩷💛🩵💜
Thanks 🥹🌼
I love your vintage style I'm very much into that vintage look
This porch is so darn cute. Those cushions are the greatest thing ever! If you do find a vintage grill, you can use a high heat paint on the outside of it and paint whatever color you like.
The high heat paints I saw were only in black and red which don’t spark joy for me 😭😂
I've always wanted a screen porch, you're lucky.
I love the creature bloopers at the end- so adorable!
Haha thanks for letting me know! I wasn’t sure if people enjoyed them 😂
"Ain't nobody got money for that!" Ha! I hear ya sister! The patio is so cozy cute! I would recommend for the little L alcove items that only flank the sides or hang from the ceiling so the view of the pond isn't blocked. The groundhog was sooo cute!
Great suggestion! Yeah I love the groundhog 🥹
@@emilyretro P.S. I forgot to mention it yesterday but I think the prefect retro rug for the porch would be astroturf! We have a store down here (and just checked, it's also in Michigan) called Ollie's. Ours has astroturf rugs for super cheap (less than 30 bucks) and always in stock. Bonus retro points if you add little fake white daisies to the rug corners as a nod to the welcome rugs of my 70s-80s childhood!
Love the vintage furniture and lights!
Thank you, Linda! 😄
The screened porch is too cute! Now i want one. Totally not in my budget. But maybe someday!
Porch looks so clean and welcoming. How about a vintage croquet set or vintage bicycle on display? Some hula hoops hung on the wall in the alcove area? I'm sure the pond was a very gross job - but what a difference, oh my!!! The wildlife thanks you
I don't think you want a ground hog around, from experience they do a lot of damage.....even chipmunks can get in your attic....but now to positive comments. !!!!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR MAKEOVER !!!!! SO CHARMING, SO CUTE, SO COZY, SO HOMEY !!!!!! I have been going for more color in my home, but you inspire me to do even more!!!! I mean who wouldn't love bright, happy color!!!! Love those lights, love the furniture and love the accessories❤ can't wait to see more.....also, about the animal comments, I am old enough to be your mom, and just looking out for you.
Hi Linda! I’m not worried about the groundhog since I’m a renter so that’s up to my friend/landlord 😂 yay I’m so glad you’re in love with color too!! 😄
Emily! You did amazing on that pond and porch! The new life you’re bringing to this space is awesome to watch!
The part of the porch that gets rained on would be great to have a long side table of plants and flowers. It would get great light AND free watering on rainy days. You could grow your own herbs or flowers to put indoors too. And you could use the underside of that narrow table for more plants or storage (watering cans and such)!
Wishing you continued blessings and abundance sweet friend!
Love the critter and blooper reels!!! ❤❤
PS. Maybe you can add a curtain rod on that side and put a long clear shower curtain (clear or with bright flowers) to cover from the rain when you don’t want it intruding as much. Then you can control when and how much rain gets in. Not sure if feasible but maybe a starting point to something else. Hugs!
I’m in love with your beautiful patio wow a big change ..✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨💛💚❤️💚💛💚❤️💚❤️❤️💚💛❤️👌👌magical love it 😍
Some outdoor potted plants would look beautiful in your screened in porch 🪴
Great suggestion! 😄
Plants!! Budget friendly as you can buy a few at a time, just start with one :) IF you can find a reasonably priced macrame hanger for a plant, would perfectly fit your style!! Any yellow flowering plant would look amazing too!! Look for a vintage plant stand, there are many varieties and would be awesome in a space that may get some sprinkling of water :)
I love it and glad you put the mushroom out there and can't wait to see what you add in the future.
Your porch is adorable! What a welcoming area to your house! You could add a wreath to your glass door to add more color, and a bench to the empty side of the porch. I do love the idea of a fountain!
Thank you for the great suggestions! 😄
Not me over here tearing up at the little bird bathing in the clean pond 😭💓. I just loved this transformation in every way!
Omggggg I’m so glad you were touched by the birds too 🥹🥲🥲🥲
You could do side curtains out of your sheets in the little window or some type of shutters and a valance or side drapes along the screens! 😃
That would look so cute 🥹🥹🥹
Emily I just love what you have done with the screened porch!! The colors make it the most cheerful spot! I think a vintage planter in the corner filled with colorful plants and flowers would look wonderful!
Thanks for the suggestion! 😄
Emily, May be you can find a vintage wicker plant stand and spray paint it a bright cheerful color to match your patio decor? The other day looking out my bedroom window, I saw a male Quail on top of a empty fountain. He was watching his mate eat and being on the lookout for her. In the same view, were two baby bunnies and a squirrel. I was so happy to see the wildlife all at once! My son was here. I was enthusiastically telling him. He teased me back and said, “Calm down Snow White.” LOL 😊
Hahahaha I would be just as excited as you 😂😂😂 I’ve never seen a quail before they look so cute 🥹
Your screened in porch turned out amazing 🤩
Thanks!! 😄
Great job, Emily! It looks great. I love the colors you have on the porch. You have brightened it up. Cant wait I’ll next weeks updates.😊
Dollar store butterfly net, too! Cool pond!
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What a wonderful video! You uploading is one of my tuesday highlights! Love how the patio turned out. These owls and flowers are everything 🥰
I like your idea of putting the umbrella in the corner! I would also add some hanging plants and plants in pots and a bunch of hanging "rainbow makers" 🌈
Such great suggestions, thank you so so much!! 🥹
The porch looks amazing Emily!! I love how you cleaned the pond and the animals all look so happy too ! Enjoy!😊
Thanks so much! 🥹🌼
Brilliant way to use a plastic bin as a pond skimmer! Your porch is adorable. The "after" doesn't have to be perfect. It has to be perfect for YOU. You could do a couple of colorful planters in front of the blank area.
Hahaha thank you! And I agree the after can still be a work in progress ☺️
The porch came out so great love your furniture. ❤ I would be afraid to put a grill inside the porch.. I would do plants I see little step ladders if you have any painted and you can put the plants on the steps. So cute. Your doing great!!
I would take the grill outside if I ever used it. Thank you for your suggestions ☺️
Emily...it is amazingly beautiful, fun and HAPPY...great job! 🌱🏠🌞🌻
Aw thanks 🥹
Emily I am LOVING your new place! The patio looks great, the yard, and the apple orchard! What a special place. Great job!!
Thanks so much, Kelsie! 🥹
That patio looks incredible! That looks like the perfect spot to sit and watch the summer storms roll in. I'm excited to see what thrifted decor you'll find to have the perfect kitschy patio! You've been making great progress putting your touch on this house, and giving it the love it deserves!
Thank you so so much! ☺️🌼
Love how everything turned out,looks awesome!
The patio looks wonderful 🎉
The porch looks so great! The umbrella would be a fun addition and definitely a rug. My go to is plants, some colorful vintage plant stands and /or planters for a little vignette, and they will appreciate getting rained on.
Great idea, thanks 😄
Very nice. Plants on plant stands would be pretty there. A nice fern, maybe. I would think twice before I put a grill on the patio. Could easily be a fire hazard.
I would take the grill outside if I ever used it ☺️
This reminds me so much of when I left my first husband and had my own place for the first time. I was lonely, but looking back it was one of the best times of my life. You need some hanging plants in macromae (sic) hangers on your porch and maybe some wicker plant stands?
Awwwww thanks for sharing about how much that alone time meant to you 🥹🌼
Love what you have done with the porch! It is so cozy and sweet. The pond came out beautifully and I know the birds, critters, and Blossom are really happy too! You are such a lovely person and you are a breath of fresh air! Enjoy your porch and I can't wait to see it change with the seasons/holidays. Halloween and Christmas will be so amazing at night! Hugs from Virginia!
Awwww that’s really kind of you to say 🥹 and YES I’m so excited to decorate it for the seasons too!
I love love love it! I dream of a space like this one day.
I hope you can get one 🥹🌼
Everything is SO cute! What a great place to relax. Ideas: that green framed window is begging to have some art painted behind the glass - maybe bold flowers that coordinate with your glider. If you can find/create a stand for your vintage umbrella, it'd be fun to open it in the alcove (unless you're superstitious). A vintage plant stand or cart of some sort would also look great over there, full of fun planters, etc. Maybe eventually some curtains (made from tablecloths or shower curtains that can handle the blowing rain). Soooo many possibilities!
Awesome suggestions, thank you! ☺️🌼
A cute potting station would be cute in your alcove if you plan to garden more 😀
Hi Emily! Just for future reference, come fall you might want to weatherproof your patio so when it gets cold in the winter you don’t have the snow coming in thru the screens. Plastic sheets would help to keep it dry and snowless. Love the video! Your southern Michigan neighbor!👍🥰💜
Yes that’s why the plastic was there! I think my friend/landlord kept it to put back up again ☺️
What a sweet and fun video!! Enjoyed watching it!😊
You need a cute vinatage metal cooler, a area for entertaining like a drink area or food buffet.
Hi Emily! I recently discovered your channel and love your content. Your screened in patio is the cutest! Have you considered putting the bench in front of the screened wall? I can see lots of plants and maybe some white sheers for aesthetic and privacy? The furniture is fantastic.
OMGGGGG WHITE SHEER CURTAINS BLOWING IN THE BREEZE WHAT AN AMAZING IDEA 🥹😭
Oh Emily, you did such a beautiful job! Great work on the bird bath. I love how excited you were to see a bird bathing in it. I have always wanted a screened in porch to enjoy. Hopefully one day! You’re already making your new space so cozy.
Thank you so much for caring, Lindsey 🥹🌼
I'd put plants in the empty space. A big Monstera, bougainvillea with hot pink flowers, Anthurium (flamingo flower) I think even a 2 person retro table would be sweet. I always think leaving room for friends invites more friends into your life.
Well that’s a really cute friend philosophy 🥹 I will adopt that haha!
I love your description of "after." I feel the same that most of my spaces are in a constant state of adjustment & aquirement. The patio looks so fun and inviting. I would add a large plant to add a seamless feel inside to the outside.
Yay great suggestion thank you!! ☺️
Emily, your patio is so cute!!! It looks like a great place to drink iced tea and gossip about your neighbors. 😂
Hahahahaha!!! Totally 🤣🤣🤣
Everything looks so bright and clean! I love seeing the transition from before and after and I just found out about those light bulb/outlet thingies myself about 5 years ago and I'm twice your age! Just goes to show that you are never too old (or too young) to learn something new!🤣 Love your videos!🥰
Hahaha so true! Glad I’m not the only one that just learned about those 😂
Adorable ❤
Thank you! ☺️
I got so excited for this video like it was my own porch. Amazing job!
Awwww you’re so sweet 🥹🌼
Love this video so much! I look forward to every new video! Your before & after was fantastic & I think a cute garden/work bench and some plants & plants stands, hanging plants. Veggies & herbs. Will love the rainy spot
Awesome suggestion thank you! ☺️
Your patio turned out so cute love the light
Thank you!! ☺️
I LOVE it!! So cozy & welcoming ;-)
I love what you've done so far!!! Definetly plants & maybe small herb 🌿 garden you could use in your kitchen. I like the fountain idea. It could be a peaceful zen oasis. So many possibilities!
I just bought a single herb plant to see how that goes! 😂
Your patio makeover took me back to my childhood. 💚
It is decorated just like my Grandma’s was.
I would look for some macrame plant hangers for the corner areas as not to block your view.
I’m so glad it reminds you of your grandma 🥹
Oh Emily, you bless my heart. Your hard work, determination and perseverance is really paying off and it shows. I love the idea of an outdoor rug under your glider and sofa table. You’re right, it will tie it all together. I think plants would be okay, but you are surrounded with so much foliage, it might be overwhelming. Just my takeaway. In the empty space, how about a vintage dresser? I also love the idea of a small table and two chairs. One more thing, a nice cozy knitted or crocheted throw blanket would bring it to the next level. Happy decorating. ❤
Yeah you’re the only person who said the plants would be overwhelming and you are the only person that gets me 100% 🤣🤣🤣 I also see it as overwhelming and why have more plants to care for when there’s too much outside already??? Haha! Thank you for understanding 😂
@@emilyretro I’m so happy we are on the same page. I have read all the comments and when your followers suggest plants and flowers, my heart sinks and I want to shout out, nooooo!!! 😂. I hope you consider a piece of furniture in that empty place. Knowing you, you’ll get it right. 😀
Love love love this makeover
I love your screened patio-it’s so cute! A fun rug and maybe a small water feature would be cool additions as well. Love the end with all the animal visitors! 💛
Yay I’m glad you like the creature feature part at the end 😂
You say you are not a gardener but the alcove is perfect for plants and the rain would come in and water them.
I love it! And I was extra happy when the 🦩 🦩 went in. I would live on that porch and watch the birds all the time. I am so happy for you.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your patio!!!!!!
Thank you, Charlotte! ☺️
Pots of summer flowers, marigolds or geraniums would be a great addition to the patio.
Great suggestion 😄
Super cute Emily! Happy for you! 😊
Thanks, Rebecca! ☺️
You did an amazing job…. I’m loving seeing you get your new place together
Thanks a bunch, Vanessa! ☺️
Oh my, this turned out so cute! Way to go Emily. ❤❤❤
Thanks so much 🥹
Plants! Plants are everything to me, both living and artificial
Plants don’t do it for me but I did buy a single basil plant to try out 😂 we’ll see how that goes!
Find a vintage grill and use it for a planter! In our experience - used grills are not the best for cooking. We have an old Coleman planted with marigolds. You will need to drill some drain holes in the grill bottom. The grill bottom is shallow and we have about 6” of soil for the flowers. Love your videos Emily!! We love your taste and appreciation for the retro vibe.
That’s such a good suggestion, thank you! 😄
Your patio turned out fantastic! I love the lights you put in- such fun owls and flowers! You worked really hard and I can tell you are really loving it. Your home is really coming together. Love it all. The toadstool is awesome! Enjoy your week. Big hot, humid hugs from Minnesota. I want to go to flea markets with you!
Aw thanks a bunch for watching!! And I love the toadstool too 🥹 I hope you can make it to Michigan for our flea markets 😄
Our Dollar Tree sells a long handled toy butterfly net for $1.25. It would make a good pool skimmer for your tiny pond. I think it is so cute. Just big enough! Are you going to add goldfish? That would be pretty but then the kitty might eat them. Lol I love a screened porch like you have. Yours turned out so colorful and fun! I know you are going to enjoybit this summer. ❤
Hahahaha I would love to add fish but yes, I’m afraid an animal would eat them quickly 🙄😂
Oh my goodness. I was working this morning and thought I hope Emily posts her porch video today. And here you are! It’s just darling. I love seeing you so happy :) maybe you could put a few plants on your porch, a big palm tree or something similar?
Awwww, Melinda! That made my day knowing you were looking forward to it 🥹
It looks like such a lovely, cozy house - so happy for you!
Thanks so much 🥹
Love your patio! And the furniture!! Beautiful! Would be so awesome to come out for your morning coffee and listen to the birds.
Definitely 🥹🌼
Such a cute porch!! In that blank spot on your porch some vintage heavy metal plant holders and plants would look cool. Heavy enough that the wind doesn't knock them over. maybe put some clear plexi glass on the bottom part of that screen where the rain water splashes in. Great job!!!! I wish I had a screened in porch! I have a sunroom, but not a screened porch. OH.. also .. add some twinkle light out in your front yard! You can get solar charged ones!!!! That will be so pretty for you to look out at night!
Omg I saw some solar powered mushroom lights once that would be so cute! Great idea! 😄
You will enjoy the patio so much, great vibes and a great approach to your home, no bugs❣️plants in the alcove would be great.
Great suggestion, thanks! 😄
it's all so really cute and a happy place with those great colors and incredible patio set! love the green.
Thanks a bunch, Lisa! ☺️
I just moved into a house in late April that has a closed in porch as well. Yours is so adorable!
edit: In the blank space, it would be cute to put a bench there with plants.
Awesome suggestion! Have fun with your porch!!! 😄
Love the new video ❤ In Florida a screen porch is a must . We sit on ours every night we also have lights not vintage but pretty effect usually a cool breeze listening to the fountain right outside the porch .
That sounds lovely! I want to get in the habit of going out there every night too 🥹 not a very common thing in the north!