Baton Rouge Showhouse: Covered Porch

Tour Will Huff’s and Heather Dewberry’s covered porch and learn more about their inspiration and sources for this beautiful space. If you enjoy this feature, subscribe to FLOWER magazine for more inspiring homes, gardens, lifestyle content, and of course, florals!

“There’s no reason beautiful rooms can’t be comfortable too. With thoughtful planning, good design can be the bridge between chic and livable.”

—Will Huff and Heather Dewberry on their point of view

Covered Porch

OUTDOOR LIVING

“We wanted to create the look and feel of an indoor room that has been transported outside. We call this our ‘Latticed Lanai.’ ”

DESIGN DETAIL

“The lattice wall from Fuller Architectural Panels gives the porch definition, making it feel cozier and more like a room,” says Will.

A blue slip chair next to a rattan console and floral painting.

ARTFUL ARRANGEMENT

Heather and Will commissioned Atlanta artist Thomasa Seymour to create a floral piece with paints that could withstand the elements. “And it isn’t a Huff-Dewberry space without a grouping of plates,” Will says. Heather adds, “We found the oyster plates at Fireside Antiques. They’re a nod to Louisiana cuisine and bring a little local flavor to the porch.”

IN THE CLUB

“For years, we’ve been building fully upholstered club chairs that can be used outside. They add a great sense of comfort—and ours swivel,” says Heather. Will explains, “Outdoor fabrics have come such a long way. This Scalamandré floral pattern took our breath away.”

TO THE TOUCH

“Will and I love to use portieres outside for softness and privacy, but we needed something to anchor the corners,” says Heather. “Every outdoor room needs a touch of rattan or wicker—and what’s more Southern than ferns in a wicker urn?” The design duo brought in more texture with a Serena & Lily console and a Currey & Company light fixture.

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FLORAL SPOTLIGHT

Stephen Sonnier of Dunn and Sonnier: Antiques, Florals, and Gifts created a simple arrangement of blousy cream tulips and blue tweedia. The light color palette works well with the pastel greens and blues on the porch, and the simplicity of the arrangement complements Will Huff’s and Heather Dewberry’s bright, clean style.

See more from Dunn and Sonnier: Antiques, Florals, and Gifts on their website and on Instagram. And don’t miss A Celebratory Birthday Arrangement, a how-to from Stephen.