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Spring is just a week away and that means the days will be longer and the porches will be fuller. Let’s take a look at a few of the South’s favorite ways to enjoy the outdoors right in their backyard.
FRONT, BACK & SIDE PORCHES
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Photo By: Benjamin Moore
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Design By: James F Carter
Photo by: Jean Allsopp
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Design & Photo By: C. Brandon Ingram
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Design by: Gerrard Builders
Photo By: MB Productions
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Design by: Garrett P Nelson Studio
Photo By: MB Productions
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Design by: Shelley Johnstone Design
Photo By: Cynthia Lynn
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Design & Photo By: Snelling Homes
OUTDOOR KITCHENS & GRILLING
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Design By: Franks Building Company
Photo By: Jean Allsopp
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Design BY: Revival Construction Atlanta
Photo By: Jeff Herr Photo
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Design BY: Frank Neely Design
Photo By: Emily Followill Photographer
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Design BY: Liz Williams Interiors
Photo By: Emily Followill Photographer
OUTDOOR DINING
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Design By: Birmingham Home and Garden
Photo By: Jean Allsopp
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Design By: Catherine Sloan Architect
Photo By: Adrienne Figueroa Photography
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Design By: Frank Smith Residential Design
Photo By: Emily Followill Photographer
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Design by: Maggie Griffin Design
Photo By: Brian Bieder
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Design by: Page Dukeland
Photo By: Reed Brown Photo
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Design by: Beth Webb
Photo By: Emily Followill Photographer
BACKYARD ENTERTAINMENT
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Design By: DS Dixon Architect
Photo By: Emily Followill Photographer
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Design By: Page Dukeland
Photo By: Reed Brown Photo
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Design By: Catherine Sloan Architect
Photo By: Adrienne Figueroa Photography
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Design By: Karen Soorikian Architect
Photo By: Kate Rumson
Here’s to warmer weather, peaceful mornings with birds chirping and patio gatherings with friends and families.
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Design By: Faulker Gardens
Photo By: Jean Allsopp