No other destination juxtaposes rugged beauty and refined elegance quite like Maine. Maine doesn’t dress for attention—it’s the rare summer destination that gets better the less you try to frame it.

Kevin: So they're going with a blue theme ... The front of the porch has got some trim that needs paint. We also have to get a second coat on the beadboard, so Charlie has been kind enough ...

I admired the articulated front elevation with the main floor porch and its metal hipped roof ... The sleek cabinetry design with a mix of light gray and deep slate blue island should please any cook ...

Porches attract mosquitoes, moths, and wasps. We decided to investigate which porch ceiling paints could be attracting bugs, ...

Bright blue also attracts these stinging insects, along with many bees. We're all for a pop of color, but your porch ceiling may not be the place to use it. So what about dark colors? Don't rush ...

Sitting under the shaded porch of a Southern home, your eye may wander and catch a blue colored ceiling above your head - a staple across the South - and people are just finding out why.

This blogger went all in with a coat of Black Magic paint on the porch ceiling—and it totally works ... Decorate with found shells, starfish, and pops of blue to bring the ocean to you.

These charming Quebec farmhouses blend classic, European style while playing up the area's unique history and natural beauty.