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    How to Paint A Harlequin Pattern {My Front Porch}

    By Stacy 41 Comments

    My home is a 1938 cottage style home so it already has a ton of charm all by itself. But I wanted to add a little something more. I am so happy with how my front porch turned out. If you know me at all, then you know I love painted ceilings! I think this is such a whimsical and unexpected design element for my porch. I have a tutorial for you today on how I was able to paint this fun pattern using
    Scotch Blue Painters Tape With Edge Lock Technology.  And later this week I will share my side porch. It was in SAD shape and needed to function better. But for now, here is my front porch!!!!

    harlequin-pattern-ceiling

    I added some boxwoods on either side of my door as well. I LOVE boxwoods.

    I have shown my porch before back when I painted the stairs and my mail box. But I have never posted pictures of my whole house.

    I also got a new light!

    halrequin-pattern

    I partnered up with Scotch Blue to create this project. They sent me their new painters tape with Edge Lock technology. It was perfect for this project. Here is a video tutorial on how I was able to paint the diamond pattern.

    harlequin-pattern-ceiling

    I linked up at Beneath My Heart

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    1. Brandi

      August 14, 2012 at 11:28 am

      Stacy, you have such a beautiful home. Wow, look at all your pretty flowers. I love the pattern you painted on your porch.

      Reply
    2. Jacque@theDIYvillage

      August 14, 2012 at 11:31 am

      That turned out wonderful now I wish I had a front porch ... "Ohhh Matt!!!"

      Reply
    3. Suzan

      August 14, 2012 at 11:42 am

      OMG - that turned out just spectacular - the historic colors you chose make it look so authentic -
      BEAUTIFUL!
      Hugs,

      Reply
    4. Leslie Stewart

      August 14, 2012 at 11:46 am

      This is amazing! I have always loved the harlequin pattern. I love that you thought to put it up on the ceiling of the front porch! Thx for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Pam

      August 14, 2012 at 11:49 am

      Amazing ceiling. I have a similar entry but this wouldnt work for me my ceiling is vinyl.
      wish I could do it though.

      Reply
    6. Jenn

      August 14, 2012 at 12:01 pm

      That looks amazing!! My neck never would have been able to do that! lol! Love your place!
      Jenn :)

      Reply
    7. Heather

      August 14, 2012 at 12:21 pm

      I am so in love with your darling home. Great work!

      Reply
    8. Jill C.

      August 14, 2012 at 2:08 pm

      That looks fabulous--gosh I wish I had a porch ceiling to paint! Enjoy it :)

      Reply
    9. patty

      August 14, 2012 at 2:10 pm

      The ceiling is wonderful and the landscaping looks great! Now can you come over and do my house?

      Reply
    10. Felicia Mathis

      August 14, 2012 at 2:13 pm

      The front of your home is so beautiful. You can really see the love you have for it and how much work you must put in it to keep it so nice. Great job I love the ceiling!

      Reply
    11. PJ

      August 14, 2012 at 2:36 pm

      I'm currently in love with your front door. I have an unrepentent love of rounded top front doors. I want one sooooo bad! Can I come live on your front porch? or would that be weird?

      Reply
    12. Gena

      August 14, 2012 at 3:46 pm

      wow. this is beautiful.. I wish I had the (just picture it) type of personality so that I could imagine and follow through with the right ideas.

      Reply
    13. Amanda Rose

      August 14, 2012 at 4:11 pm

      I love that!

      Reply
    14. Carrie

      August 14, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      Love it! It adds so much character. Very inviting!

      Reply
    15. Amanda

      August 14, 2012 at 6:57 pm

      Oh my wowsers! That is GORGEOUS. Such a fun touch that brings a big wow to your front porch. Great Job!
      Amanda @ http://www.the-cadence.com

      Reply
    16. Heart and Haven

      August 14, 2012 at 7:16 pm

      Nice job...I love the pop of color!

      Reply
    17. Rebecca

      August 14, 2012 at 7:52 pm

      Very beautiful. Love all the color!

      Reply
    18. Revi

      August 14, 2012 at 8:54 pm

      STAAAAACY! This is SO stinkin' adorable! And girl, I hope you had a nice trip for a shoulder massage waiting for you. We need to call you Stacy-Angelo now.
      -Revi

      Reply
    19. Jennifer

      August 14, 2012 at 9:17 pm

      wow. Totally impressed with your dedication to the project. It looks awesome. Such a wow factor!

      Reply
    20. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers

      August 14, 2012 at 11:01 pm

      I love the charm you gave it! Great job Stacy!

      Reply
    21. Karen Whitney

      August 14, 2012 at 11:54 pm

      Cute Video! Oh my goodness, that looks like a lot of taping! Is that what you did in your kitchen as well? No wonder both ceilings look so great. Beautiful job, it looks fantastic, as a graphic designer I know how challenging harlequin patterns can be and you nailed it!!!

      Reply
    22. Leanne

      August 15, 2012 at 9:22 am

      That looks amazing! What a fun surprise when you walk up to your front door! BTW your house is adorable.

      Reply
    23. Cynthia

      August 15, 2012 at 10:12 am

      Fabulous! What an amazing special touch!

      Reply
    24. Jessica Sorensen

      August 15, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Looks fabulous, and the colors are perfect with the house. I use those same red pots around my house!

      Reply
    25. Jen @ Master the Art of Saving

      August 15, 2012 at 10:41 am

      That looks awesome! It goes with your house so well, it's like it belongs there. I wish I could find some way to add that somewhere inside our new house. Great job. :-)

      Reply
    26. Pam the Goatherd

      August 15, 2012 at 11:50 am

      Nice touch! Definitely adds a "WOW!" factor to the entrance of your home.

      Reply
    27. Marcy

      August 15, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      That looks amazing! Love it!!

      Reply
    28. Shannah @ Just Us Four

      August 16, 2012 at 7:17 am

      Gorgeous! I love the pattern you chose. The porch looks fantastic.

      Reply
    29. Tanya

      August 16, 2012 at 10:05 am

      This is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing a redo on a spot most of us would not think to paint!

      xoxo, Tanya :)

      Reply
    30. Miss Charming

      August 16, 2012 at 4:02 pm

      Such a cute pattern! I love the homey touches you added to your front porch. (Fun tutorial, too!)

      Reply
    31. Marie

      August 16, 2012 at 5:55 pm

      I love your house. My dream is to find an old cottage or bungalow and make it my own. I also love the harlequin pattern, so obviously, I love your porch! It's such a welcoming and fun touch of whimsy.

      Reply
    32. Jusa

      August 17, 2012 at 7:20 pm

      Love, love, love that ceiling! Love the whole front porch--the boxwoods are perfect. Love the way you painted the trim. Love the color palette. Whole thing looks great.

      Reply
    33. Suzan

      August 29, 2012 at 10:41 pm

      I am so happy I stumbled onto you on facebook. I love your blog and all you diy projects. Thanks so much!

      Reply
    34. claire rose

      September 08, 2012 at 5:47 am

      Just wanted you to know I featured your harlequin ceiling entry on my blog today-it's fabulous and itis truly a charming detail-Have a lovely weekend-Claire

      Reply
    35. Traci

      September 24, 2012 at 10:15 pm

      Love it, Stac!!
      Thanks for linking to my monthly party!
      I am featuring it in my post tomorrow.
      xoxo
      Traci

      Reply
    36. April

      February 22, 2013 at 7:27 pm

      Love your front porch! What a great first impression! Would you mind sharing where you got your monogrammed stencil for the front door? Thank you!

      Reply

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