Screened Porch
Read an excerpt from an article penned by Lauren Purcell based in part on this project:
Don’t stress if you don’t have a view
Jennifer Pysnack, owner of Design Concept in upstate New York, had amazing views to showcase when she designed the striking octagonal screened deck in the Finger Lakes region pictured at the top of this story. To that end, she kept accessories minimal and simply let the glittering blue water and glossy green trees work their visual magic.
“But not everyone has a lake view,” Pysnack acknowledges—and in those cases, “we have to create those moments, those focal points. Don’t be afraid to use plants, rocks, water features, statues.” She strives to create a textural, layered feel: “If you have a lot of plants, break them up with a rock formation, a waterfall, or even a birdbath.” As long as you’re willing to shuttle accessories in and out, you can even decorate with books and tableware, she adds.
