8 Pretty Porches We'd Love To Relax On

We could all use a little relaxation. Unfortunately, between work, school and kids, it's hard to find some time to get away and unwind. So, if you're not able to actually sit on a pretty porch and take in the summer breeze, we've put together a little something that will at least help create the setting in your daydreams. Click through our slideshow, take a deep breath and enjoy.

Country Comfort

White wicker chairs brighten up this rustic porch.    Photo by Flickr user <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/douggarner/3037211014/" target="_hplink">douggarner08.</a>
White wicker chairs brighten up this rustic porch. Photo by Flickr user douggarner08.

Bon Aqua Porch House

This massive front porch at <a href="http://www.houzz.com/projects/20444/Bon-Aqua--Tennessee-Porch-House" target="_hplink"> Bon Aqua Porch House</a> in Tennessee is totally lounge-worthy. It's simple yet elegant and the fire pit out front adds a pretty focal point.    Photo by Flickr user <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/53433983@N08/6243523883/" target="_hplink">Marcelle Guilbeau. </a>

Bright And Beautiful

Pops of color with the blue accent pillows and green cushion totally brighten the otherwise neutral space.     Photo by Flickr user <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brokersaunders/3799900785/" target="_hplink">nannetteturner. </a>
Pops of color with the blue accent pillows and green cushion totally brighten the otherwise neutral space. Photo by Flickr user nannetteturner.

Rocking Chairs

Classic rocking chairs telegraph nostalgic flair, making them the perfect choice for a classic-style front porch.     Photo by Flickr user <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonjalovas/4038233322/" target="_hplink">sonjalovas. </a>
Classic rocking chairs telegraph nostalgic flair, making them the perfect choice for a classic-style front porch. Photo by Flickr user sonjalovas.

Overflowing Flowers

You can't plant flowers on a porch, but you can hang baskets of flowers.     Bring a glimpse of the garden to your front porch by hanging baskets of flowers using easy-to-install hooks.     Photo by Flickr user <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vinitapappas/4768211403/" target="_hplink">Vinita Pappas</a>.

Lovely Lights

For evening entertaining, string lights will give just the right amount of ambiance.     Photo by Flickr user <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/span112/3461789757/" target="_hplink">Jinx!.</a>
For evening entertaining, string lights will give just the right amount of ambiance. Photo by Flickr user Jinx!.

Plantation Style

For a coordinated look, paint the chairs the same hue as a detail on the front porch.       Photo by Flickr user <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlilly/1020465043/" target="_hplink">johnolilly.</a>
For a coordinated look, paint the chairs the same hue as a detail on the front porch. Photo by Flickr user johnolilly.

Pretty And Petite

Though this is tiny, the owners make great use of the space with chairs and the hanging flower basket adds just the right amount of color.     Photo by Flickr user <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/garylerude/2609129368/" target="_hplink">Gary Lerude. </a>

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