Because of this theory, many people, Gullah and beyond, paint their porch ceilings haint blue as a deterrent for bugs and spirits. The light blue hue also has a way of giving a home's outdoor space a ...

Matthew Coates, of Coates Design Architects, explains that ‘‘in places in the South like Charleston and Savannah, people used ...

Many southern homes sport light blue painted porch ceilings to deter unwanted insects and spirits, so we asked an ...

The renovation of a 120-year-old home in Athens, featured in Southern Living emphasizes color and comfortable living.