Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Designer Roger Higgins of Nashville-based R. Higgins Interiors recommends "a pale blue that is subtle—never bold in coloration—so ...

If you’ve ever been to Charleston or Savannah, you may have noticed the very pretty light blue porch ceilings that are common in the area. Actually, blue porch ceilings are fairly common all across ...

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 ...

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 ...

What started out as a Southern tradition, blue porch ceilings have become a trend across the country. “Haint” blue is a pale shade of blue that is traditionally used because of old beliefs. Today, a ...

Have you ever noticed that many porch ceilings are painted the same sky blue color in New Orleans? As pretty as they look, there's meaning behind it that dates back to Charleston, South Carolina in ...

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 ...

All over the South, but certainly in the Low Country of South Carolina and Georgia, you will find porch ceilings painted a soothing robin egg blue. Let me tell you a story about that. Former enslaved ...

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 ...