2 Perfect Porches

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Flexibility

Furnishings were selected with flexibility in mind. The family often entertains friends and extended family, and the round dining table, perfect for grown-up meals, easily doubles as an arts-and-crafts table during the day for visiting kids. The rattan sofa and chairs, all more than 50 years old but recently refinished, have oilcloth-covered cushions that look contemporary in vivid turquoise and are also easy to clean.

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