The Sleeping Porch

Bond Street Daybed: “Crisp and tailored, this is not your average daybed. I especially love the low, undulating curve, which invites ‘floating’ it in a space. It reads both masculine and feminine, with a touch of sophistication. Bonne nuit!” Donghia, Boston Design Center, (617) 574-9292, www.donghia.com

Lattice Velvet Pillow from Dransfield & Ross: “Rich and luxurious, this velvet pillow in celadon adds an elegant touch to what could otherwise be viewed as a less formal space. The soft interlocking pattern creates a sense of complete and utter peace in a sleeping porch sanctuary.” Through Jmac Interiors

Helix Fabric by Travers: “I love the bright and cheerful pattern of this Roman shade made with Helix printed linen fabric by Travers. The graphic pattern is a natural with the scallop design of the shade and effectively softens the window it adorns.” Zimmer & Rohde, Stamford, (203) 327-1400, www.zimmer-rohde.com

Edgartown Side Table: “With clean lines and a subtle reference to chinoiserie form, this versatile side table from Oomph is perfect on any porch. It’s available in a variety of colors and custom finishes and, best of all, can be ordered with a fabulous washed raffia top.” Oomph, New Canaan, (203) 216-9848, www.oomphonline.com

We asked three Connecticut designers to dream up a sleeping porch.

PAMELA JIMENEZ

Inspired by her travels to more than fifty countries, Pamela Jimenez infuses her projects with a worldly flair and a passion for fine materials. According to the globetrotting designer, a beautiful sleeping porch “brings a rare note of accord and calm to a busy household.” Pamela Jimenez Design, Riverside, (203) 570-1444, www.pamelajimenezdesign.com

DONNA SEXTON and VICKI TAYLOR-BLOCH

Donna Sexton and Vicki Taylor-Bloch joined forces in 2004 to bring their fashion background to the interior design industry. “We hope our picks for a sleeping porch will inspire you to carve out a special space to relax and enjoy a warm evening breeze,” the designers say. At Home Design, Greenwich, (203) 253-4083, (203) 788-2177, www.athomedesignllc.com

JEAN MARIE MCLAUGHLIN

A graduate of the New York School of Interior Design, Jean Marie McLaughlin has spent the past ten years creating comfortable, richly detailed interiors. Her selections reflect her belief that a home—and especially a sleeping porch—ought to be a stylish sanctuary. Jmac Interiors, New Canaan, (203) 966-0828, www.jmacinteriors.net