May Madness- Back porch

The carpenter created a mock-up to help us "see" the future posts and ceiling casing he designed for the back porch. 4-inch square vertical beams make it hard to do the original turned posts, so we choose a decorated square post with graduated sizes.

Stage 1, vertical support beams look naked and lanky.

Mock-up gives us a hint of the vision. Dropped casing will shorten and warm up the high porch ceiling.

Classic pillars have the extended cap. This feature isn't pleasing to any of us, but sometimes you just have to follow the 100- year tradition and let the crown overflow the casing.

Finished ceiling and moldings start to warm up the porch and create that classic look.