Atmospheric sky-blues and blue-greens are classic choices for Southerners, particularly on the ceilings of porches and patios throughout the region. This family of breezy, beautiful blues feels at ...

If you have ever stepped up to someone's front door, especially in the south of the country, and noticed a wonderfully painted blue porch ceiling, you may wonder why they chose to make such a ...

A preponderance of porch ceilings are painted blue, but why? Is it just popular? Is it to ward off spirits, or even pesky bugs? The assistant... Why So Blue? Color Graces Many a Porch Ceiling From ...

If you've ever traveled down south to Georgia, Florida or South Carolina, you may have noticed a trend of light blue painted porch ceilings. While it's a stunning design choice that can make an ...

About a decade ago we painted the ceilings of eaves and porches at home and at the office with a light color blue paint traditionally called "haint." I continue to be fascinated by how clean these ...

In the South, people debate their favorite sky blue paint color for porch ceilings as they do their favorite biscuit recipe. "It's all about bringing the outside in," said Richmond, Va., designer ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Tour guide Alphonso Brown knows one of Charleston’s most common design trends well, because he grew up with it in his childhood home in Rantowles. “We painted the (porch) ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've ever traveled down south to Georgia, Florida or South Carolina, you may have noticed a trend of ...

In recent years, various media outlets have published commentary on a custom in some parts of the U.S. South in which homes have light blue paint on exteriors, particularly porch ceilings, eaves, ...

Bright and dark paint colors can attract wasps and mosquitoes, so it’s best to steer clear of vibrant hues and wood tones. Light, neutral colors like beige, white, or khaki may help deter bugs and ...