Keeping it Simple

By Brian Vanden Brink

Design: Belle Maison (Sheldon Tager, Interior Designer)

It’s nice to have a place to sit and enjoy the outdoors as autumn draws to a close and winter approaches. The homeowners of this little porch attached to a summer home on the island of Islesboro, Maine have kept things simple by having only what is needed and not much else. Painted wicker furniture, a large, multi paned barn sash window to protect from wind and a view of the water is all it takes to make this a great outside living space.

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Design: Belle Maison (Sheldon Tager, Interior Designer)

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