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Porch Ideas: Designs That Will Elevate Your Home's Entrance

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Porch ideas come in all shapes and sizes, but what they have in common is helping to frame the entrance to your home, creating a sense of depth to a flat-faced house, as well as providing some protection from the elements. 

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While a simple open porch might help you stay dry while trying to open your front door, and enclosed porch extension can provide an 'airlock' to help prevent mud and dirt from being tracked into your home. 

Whether you're searching for porch ideas for a self build project as part of your external design, or are looking to add or replace a porch while renovating a house, there are plenty of designs available that can really enhance your home's kerb appeal.  

Take a look at our gallery of porch examples and how each could benefit your build or renovation. 

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1. This Enclosed Porch Idea Shelters you From the Elements

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This traditional-style porch from Anglican Home Improvements , with its tiled gable roof, is a great example of an enclosed porch. 

Where hallway space is limited, an enclosed porch like this acts almost like a small extension, where muddy boots and wet outerwear can be shed and stored. Including plenty of glazing in the design ensures the spaces beyond are not dark and gloomy. 

2. Create a Wind Shield for Your Porch on an Exposed Elevation 

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While an open, roofed porch may be able to protect your front door from the rain, wind is a different story. This porch by Oak Designs Co features glazing on one side to protect the door from the wind, meaning you're less likely to get blown about when entering the house, but also saving your door furniture from rattling in strong gusts or the door blowing open.  

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3. Oak Frame Porches Aren't Only for Oak Frame Houses 

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Even those without an oak frame home can benefit from the warmth and character that a timber framed porch can add to a house. 

This design, from Border Oak , is self-supporting, like all their oak frame porches, meaning it stands against the house as opposed to being structurally integrated. 

Kits are prefabricated off site, ready to be assembled by your builder or even on a DIY basis. 

4. Create a Simple Overhang Porch 

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A simple overhang can be visually stunning. This design, seen with a striking textured bronze pivot door from Urban Front , has been planted on top with a green roof — a brilliant porch idea to steal.

Consider incorporating porch lighting ideas within your canopy (integrated spotlights work well) and security cameras. 

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This jaw-dropping porch idea is from Ion Glass . The structural glass porch has been added to a heritage barn conversion, proving that traditional buildings can really benefit from a striking contemporary addition such as this. 

Fully frameless glass has been used in order not to detract from the traditional characteristics of the barn, whilst the steeply sloping roof of the porch follows the same line as the original barn roof.

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6. Extend Your Porch Into a Useful Veranda

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A full-width porch, or veranda, is a staple design feature of many New England-style houses, but is also a practical and beautiful addition to any country home.

The veranda is definitely one porch idea worth considering, providing protection from the elements along with a practical space in which to store logs and house Wellies and boot racks.

A veranda can also provide the perfect spot to sit and watch the sun set (or rise), so include some kind of seating too.  

This oak framed veranda was designed by Border Oak . 

7. Use Glazing to Create a Sympathetic Porch for an Older Property 

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Proving that owners of listed buildings need not give up on porch ideas that might be less than traditional in their appearance, this glazed porch from IQ Glass has been added to a Grade II listed building as part of its renovation. 

The design has not only extended the internal space, but the glazing also ticks all the boxes from a conservation point of view, in that it allows the original brick exterior to show through and clearly delineates the old from the new. 

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This imposing porch feels completely in proportion with the grand scale of this home, renovated by XUL Architecture . However, where the depth of the porch could have lead to a dark spot, also affecting the light in the hallway via the door fanlights, rooflights have been integrated into the porch, to ensure it's well-served with natural light.  

9. Use Structural Columns for a Grand Porch Idea

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Those after porch ideas for a Georgian-style properties should most certainly be considering stone as a material for the structure. 

This design, made from cast stone, by Haddonstone , frames the grand entrance to this historic renovation project perfectly. 

Ensure the style of the columns and portico match the era of the house you working on. 

10. Go Minimalist With a Built-in Porch Idea

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As part of the overall design of this contemporary home, the porch has been incorporated into the façade. 

This has resulted in a generous covered space that really draws the eye towards the front door — an oversized iroko design from Urban Front . 

An front door that is built into the overall form of a house helps to create a seamless, unfussy design. 

11. Add Depth to a Flat House with a Canopy Porch

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Some new houses can suffer from a distinct lack of depth and appear a little 2D. Adding even a simple canopy-style porch can really elevate the exterior, injecting character and individuality. 

This small oak-framed canopy, from Border Oak , features characterful clay roof tiles to tie in with the main house — its dainty proportions ensure no light is blocked from the internal entrance beyond. 

12. Try a Timber Porch Kit

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This elegant timber porch is from The English Porch Company . 

This particular design, The Ascot, can be specified to extend right the way across the front of a house, and can also be designed to incorporate glazing and a front door.

The porch is supplied in kit form, and it is estimated that it should take a competent DIYer around a day and a half to install, with a little assistance in areas. 

You get to choose sizes, the type of wood used and play around with the design until you are completely happy. 

13. Create a Reception Space with a Large Porch

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When a porch gets to a certain size, you may consider it more of an extension than a porch, but it acts in the same way, framing the entrance to your home and providing extra usable space.  

This large glazed porch extension from Oak Designs Co offers a reception space to the house, including space to park a pram. 

14. This Porch Idea Retains Access to the Garden 

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This small porch extension created by Brosh Architects creates a boot room for storage of shoes and coats, while retaining access to the garden with a front and rear door. 

The small porch uses exposed brick for the walls and floors in its interior, creating the feeling that it is somehow still external to the house, acting as a reception for muddy shoes before entering the main house. 

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Natasha is Homebuilding & Renovating’s Associate Editor and has been a member of the team for over two decades. An experienced journalist and renovation expert, she has written for a number of homes titles. She has renovated a terrace and is at the end of the DIY renovation and extension of her Edwardian cottage. She is now looking for her next project.

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Front porch ideas: 13 ways to create a stylish welcome

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Looking for front porch ideas to gain space or level up your home’s kerb appeal? Well, there are plenty of solutions out there ranging from the latest outdoor flooring and exterior lighting to self-assembly porch kits to stunning bespoke designs.  

But why are these – often tiny – spaces so important? In the UK they are the focal point of our home’s exterior. Framing the front door, they not only provide somewhere dry to kick off wellies, store shoes and leave parcels but they also reflect the look and feel of both our front garden ideas and our home’s interiors. In past times, the design, materials used, and sheer size often reflected the social status of the occupants, but today these varied additions are more likely to describe the mood and style of home beyond.

Above all these important areas should be inviting and that means keeping them smart and free of clutter. It’s amazing the difference a fresh coat of paint can make, and never underestimate the impact updating door furniture and porch lighting can have. There are clever styling tricks to try too – from positioning pairs of over-sized planters, co-ordinating foliage with paint colours and material choices to adding in comfy seating and even a tiny table.

Give your home the entrance it deserves with the latest front porch ideas. Whether you want to give your existing porch a quick spruce up or it's in need of a complete overhaul, you'll find plenty to inspire in our selection of ideas. 

1. Go for a tailor-made porch kit 

Richmond porch kit from The English Porch Kit Company

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Want to give your home character, quickly and easily? Try a porch kit – such as the classic design pictured from The English Porch Kit Company. Choose from a wealth of timber designs that offer both period and contemporary detailing, decide on the perfect scale for your home and place your order. 

Most kits come with base plates, sturdy fixings and can be erected by a builder or experienced DIYer in as little as a day. The beauty of this approach is not only the speedy result but quality of the design and how it can easily be adapted to suit the property and the site. 

Timber porch designs can be painted of course (there are endless colour choices out there), stained, or left to naturally weather and age. Combine them with slate, stone or terracotta roof tiles – new or reclaimed – to personalise your design and help it blend or contrast with your landscaping ideas for front of house.

2. Create a welcoming and cosy vibe

Square Pendant in Weathered Brass by Davey Lighting at Original BTC

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If your front porch is roomy enough, why not make it a comfy sitting spot? Ideal for watching the world go by or perhaps basking in the morning shine. Tuck in a deep, cosy chair, layer up with cushions and throws add a table for perching your cuppa and you’re all set. It also creates a warm welcome for visitors too. 

Add a tall plant, such as a bamboo or eucalyptus, to make the space feel more intimate without taking up too much floorspace. A glazed hanging lantern will provide plenty of light for when the sun goes down. 

A durable outdoor rug also shouts that this somewhere to kick off your shoes and make yourself at home.

3. Paint your front door and wall to match

Scotch Blue Exterior Eggshell from Farrow & Ball

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Use colour to give your front porch ideas real impact. Painting the front door and surrounding wall the same strong shade will immediately draw the eye and create a welcoming feel. It also creates a dramatic background to show off choice plants, door furniture and lighting. 

Here, dark blue exterior wood paint highlights the red-orange brickwork and looks stunning alongside the silvery galvanised steel Fisherman’s lamp and potted olive tree. 

Other striking combinations to try are a vibrant yellow with matt black door fittings and black stemmed bamboo or Pittosporum tenuifolium, or denim blue teamed with touches of copper and the red orange foliage of Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’ or Heuchera ‘Marmalade’. 

4. Frame your doorway for a stylish welcome

Key Largo planter set from Maine Furniture

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Adding height and symmetry either side of a porch will instantly add impact and focus attention firmly on the front door. A simple but stylish way to do this is with some clever container gardening ideas filled with tall planting. 

Go for identical containers and arrange them in ones, twos or trios leading up to the front door. Keep the look ordered and symmetrical but do play with your choice of materials and plants to strike the right note. These hand-woven rattan planters introduce natural colour and texture for a relaxed and informal feel while the topiary buxus spheres add drama and formality. Conical conifers and yew would also work well, or for a softer look try rustling bamboo or tall and graceful types of ornamental grass such as Miscanthus or Stipa. 

5. Incorporate architectural detail into a new porch

Bespoke porch design by Border Oak

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If you’re after front porch ideas that blends effortlessly with your home, then pay attention to the detail and choice of materials. This is particularly important with period properties, where any non-sympathetic selections are immediately obvious; the key to a good design is careful observation.  

Borrowing construction techniques, shapes and architectural features from the original building and incorporating them into the new structure is an approach architects and specialist builders often employ. 

The team at Border Oak handcraft a range of designs that vary from simple canopies to grand entryways. 'There are no shortcuts – the oak we use is the finest restoration grade and each porch is made by hand. The dimensions of each beam have been scrutinised to ensure they are neither too bulky, nor too flimsy.'

6. Make Victorian-style tiling a top porch feature

Victorian Flooring Osterley Terracotta Tile from Topps Tiles

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Packed with drama and impact, Victorian-style paving ideas always make a good impression, especially if kept in tip top condition. Featuring black and white tiles, along with two or three accent colours, they create a handy colour palette to inspire garden borders, woodwork paint colours and even annual bedding schemes for pots and window boxes.  

Preserving original tiling is nearly always worthwhile, although it can be costly, labour intensive and definitely an expert job. Cracked or missing tiles can be replaced and carefully colour matched, but in many cases, sound outdoor tiles just need a thorough clean and reseal. Specialist products are configured to gently strip away existing grime and sealants without damaging the tile’s surface, and there are stronger acid gels to remove stubborn stains or old adhesives. Once clean, a coat or two of sealant is essential to protect against future stains, dirt and to enhance the tile’s colour. Solvent and acrylic formulae are available and will leave a satin, matte or low sheen finish.

Need to replace your current paving and want an authentic period look for your garden path? Why not opt for one of the many Victorian reproductions out there? Featuring intricate patterns, many with strong contemporary shades, these geometric tiles are fixed to a handy mesh backing ensuring neat results are quick and easy to achieve. Intended to be used inside and out you can create a continuous pathway from the front gate, through the porch and right into the hallway. Creating a sense of grandeur and feeling of space, these tiles are a timeless and firm favourite. 

7. Mix climbers and aged zinc for a period touch

Bespoke porch with wirework sides from Garden Requisites

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Introduce a touch of elegance with a handmade metal porch. Featuring sweeping canopies, fine wirework and slender supports these refined front porch ideas complement both old and contemporary properties. 

Designer Hilary Thurman from Garden Requisites of Bath, explains, 'If you’re thinking of adding a porch or door canopy over your doorway, it is important to consider an appropriate design as well as suitable materials, and of course check that planning permission isn’t necessary – any listed or property in a conservation area will require permission.' 

Shapes of these solid steel coverings, many of which are then hot dip zinc galvanised, vary from simply door canopies that project out from the wall to more elaborate porches with trellis sides. Wirework patterns can be rigorously simple or ornate and intertwined. 

Using your porch as a way to support a selection of the best climbing plants can also be a brilliant way to introduce more greenery to a small front garden where growing space may be limited. 

'The woven wirework sides of our designs offer great support for twining plants and help to link the porch to the garden and create a magical entranceway when swathed with colourful, scented plants all summer long,' adds Hilary. 'Come winter, why not add a few strings of fairy lights for a magical scene – the perfect antidote to dark winter evenings.'

8. Keep it smart and contemporary

Brompton Porch from The English Porch Company

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Not just for period charm, there are many porches out there that add an edgy, contemporary look to complement more modern garden ideas. Often featuring bold, contrasting materials and finishes they can also add depth, form and interest to a bland, flat fronted property.  

Getting the proportions right is always important when choosing a front porch. Contemporary designs are often cubes or rectangles, so look to balance the same shapes that already exist in the original property. Repeat your chosen colour on the front door and other detailing – such as supporting steels or rendered masonry – to help tie the whole the façade together. Using a similar material and finish for your front garden wall ideas can create a further visual link at the front of your property. 

'Our Brompton Porch combines powder-coated aluminium and cedar to create a practical and easy-to-install design that can dramatically change the look of a house,' says David Sutton of The English Porch Company. 'Manufactured to order, and ideally fitted to a flat wall and base, the Brompton can be supplied to suit a dwarf wall configuration as well and the hollow roof and side panel can house discreet lighting.'

9. Add grandeur with cast-stone

Bespoke stone porch from Haddonstone

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Give your home a stately entrance with a cast stone porch – aka portico. Hard to beat for status and impact, these designs were a key feature of grand Georgian homes and are popular in Neo-Georgian and new Georgian Revival homes too. Usually made up of a projecting pediment or canopy supported by columns and pilasters framing a flight of steps, these constructions have unrivalled impact and presence. Porch designs can also feature a flat roof with lintel, cornice and balustrading, perfect if a taller, two storey format is required.

Made to order from fine reconstituted stone poured into wood or rubber moulds, there are a few specialist companies that will take on small decorative or larger architectural projects. Products are all handmade and hand-finished and can also incorporate stainless-steel reinforcements if needed. Pigments can be added at the mixing stage to create a specific stone colour and finish.

10. Pick out period detail with bold colour

Porch painted in Drawing Room Blue no.253 exterior eggshell & Pitch Blue no. 220 exterior eggshell , both Farrow & Ball

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You can’t beat a bold paint shade for highlighting a porch or period detailing. Yes, our instincts may be to opt for a pastel or neutral tone that will blend in with the immediate surroundings, and conjure up a soft, country style but a stronger colour will always dazzle with style and showcase an intricate design. 

The trick is to go for a colour you love and use it on all the woodwork – uprights, railings, soffits and the front door for a cohesive look and maximum impact. For a slightly softer result, that also creates an illusion of extra depth, choose a slightly lighter shade for the outer areas. 

Not sure what paint shade to go for? Take your cue from other original features such as stained glass panels, tiling, surrounding plants or your garden colour scheme. Another insider tip is to find a colour that complements the brick, timber cladding or stonework and makes it pop. Here the red-orange brickwork is set off perfectly by the deep blue.

11. Be bold and make the porch a feature

Project by TJ Ross Joiners

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Some of the best landscaping ideas use contrasting materials and colour to draw the eye, and with thoughtful design this can be the same for your porch. 

A front porch made from the humblest of materials can be a real showstopper, especially when the attention to detail and sense of proportion is spot on, as shown in this project by TJ Ross Joiners. 

'The porch was designed to a size that did not overwhelm the existing cottage, yet comfortable enough for an internal bench with a flip up lid for muddy boots and spacious enough to say goodbye to friends and family on cold, wet days,' say the team at TJ Ross Joiners. 

'Natural slate was chosen to ease the impact of a new roof grafting into an old pantile roof and in keeping within the budget, fully painted lining was chosen with a colour which complemented hues from the natural stone of the original cottage. A wing was designed to offer protection from the elements and provide support to an outside ‘flying’ bench made of wany edged elm, where they could sit while removing dirty boots or a with a morning coffee.'

12. Choose lighting that reflects your home’s architecture

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Outdoor lighting ideas are essential for both safety, security and creating that warm welcome, but striking the perfect balance between function and style can prove tricky. Taking cues from the period of your home and its existing architectural features is a good starting point for getting right every time. 

'The exterior design of your home is as important as the inside: what you choose to put outside serves as a taster of the beauty within,' say the team at lighting experts Jim Lawrence. 'We tend to suggest you stay in keeping with the era of your home when it comes to outdoor lighting.

'Flush fitting lights are easy to install and offer a neat space-saving solution if you don’t have the space for the drop of a pendant lantern. Hand-blown glass shades are delicate but sturdy, ideal for doorway lighting where you want something striking, but also where task lighting can be fulfilled without making the area feel cluttered or heavy.'

Project by Urban Front

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Clean lines and bold front porch ideas that mix both glazed and solid sections will give any home a contemporary edge. Add in a dash of colour for personality and you’ve got a design that looks instantly appealing and unique too. 

Remember that in a fully enclosed porch, a front door makes a huge impression and it’s not just the design, finish and scale but choice of door furniture too. If you're going for a strong statement like this, continue the overall aesthetic in the design of your garden steps, paths and driveway too for a smart exterior. 

How much does it cost to build a front porch?

'The cost of a front porch can be greatly affected if you want to be able to access it from the house using an internal door,' says Rob Wood, Director of Simply Construction Group .

'If you want to remove the existing front door and perhaps have a normal internal door or even no door, then the front porch needs to comply with current building regulations in terms of the way it is built. This will increase the cost significantly. Typical front porches built to Building Regulations standards will cost £8,000 to £10,000.

'If you are happy to keep internal access to the front porch via the existing front door, the porch will not need the same high standards in terms of insulation. This type will cost in the region of £3,000 to £6,000.

'Front porches typically don’t need planning permission and can be done within permitted development, but you will need to check with the local council to be sure.'

Door painted in Ho Ho Green by Little Greene

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How can I make my porch look better? 

Give a tired front porch an update with these easy ideas:

Garden accessories from Garden Trading

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Should your porch match the architecture of your home? 

'Your porch doesn’t have to match exactly,' says Alexandra Hull, Managing Director of Back to Front Exterior Design Consultancy . 'But it does need to work in harmony with the style of architecture and be an echo of the rest of the building. When designing a porch, start by looking at the pitch and shape of the existing roof to inform shape and style. For example, if the roof is hipped, avoid introducing straight gables and vice versa. Design from the outside-in and once the principle of the design looks great on the outside, adapt it to create the space on the inside to suit your daily needs. 

'When considering materials, particularly on a traditional style porch, the default tends to be oak. Done well it can be beautiful but can blacken over time. A painted porch can really elevate a colour scheme and is often cheaper to build.'

Making sure your porch design works in harmony with other landscaping features such as your chosen driveway ideas and garden walls will also create a cohesive scheme for the front of your property. 

Project by Back To Front Exterior Design

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Jill puts her love of plants and all things garden related down to the hours spent pottering around with her Nan and Grandad when she was little. Today she is lucky enough to have a garden of her own in Surrey, England, and spends much of her time writing about them too. 

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    Located on the West River in Annapolis, Maryland, this home was redeveloped by Nugent Design Build after the original structure was destroyed by Hurricane Isabel in 2003. The homeowners have lived in the house since 1953 and wanted to keep the timeless, old homey feel of their original home. Violet Cherry Architects provided them with an updated version that includes this covered porch that offers breathtaking views of the river. nine0006

  • Rear cover

    "The overall goal of any 'adding' to a home is to make it look like it's always been there, even if it's in the backyard of the home," says designer Cathy Petruzzo of Harth Builders. All new trimmings, roof shingles and other features were matched to the existing house. The flooring is TimberTech, which should be easier to maintain and last longer than real wood in the Pennsylvania climate. “Our clients wanted to enjoy their covered porch as much as possible during the warmer months, so we installed a ceiling fan,” says Petruzzo. “External ceiling fans are great for keeping nasty bugs out. We also designed stairs on both sides of the cabin for easy access to any part of the yard. Now it's a great outdoor space for entertaining family and friends."

  • Covered Cabin

    The owners of this Philadelphia home, refurbished by JC Schell, did their research and chose a Victorian color scheme that matches the period and fits in well with the neighborhood.

  • Covered in Style

    The covered porch at home on St. Simons Island, Georgia allows for an indoor/outdoor experience with a tall gable roof and fresh coastal breezes.

    Design: Bert Flexer, Georgia Coast Construction

  • Communal Porch

    Built by Kendall & Welch, Kyle House is actually a group of four small cottages linked together by a long boardwalk in the resort town of Cape Cod. Everything about life on the boardwalk, dunes and beaches, so this communal porch is an icebreaker for vacationers and summer residents to get to know each other over barbecues, campfires or morning coffee.

  • Semi-Wraparound

    The small state of Delaware may not seem like a beach country, but in a charming little town, you can buy a beautiful custom-made waterfront house that will cost less than its eastern neighbors. This luxury home from The Lewes Building Co. features a covered porch with columns, arches and plenty of seating and viewing space.

  • Pebble Traditional Style

    While homeowners wanted a new home, they wanted it to look like it was built in the same period as the old homes in Palo Alto, California's Silicon Valley . Fergus Garber Young Architect designed a shingle style home in which part of a second story roof extends downward to create a large porch that is a feature of shingle style architecture. Hanging lanterns - Cape Cod and Cabot's hard spot in the Mountain Cist, have been used on wood shingles and tear horizontal siding. nine0006

  • View of Rhode Island

    Rhode Island has over 400 miles of coastline and this beautiful covered porch offers views of sailboats, marinas and islands. Design company Digs, decorated in white and blues to reflect the sand and ocean.

  • Bungalow of Heaven

    This 1910 bungalow has been completely renovated in the Atlanta Historic District. Historic Concepts reconfigured the original plan to make the most of the home's 1,200 square feet, updating the home for contemporary living while remaining true to its historic architectural character. The crown molding was custom-made to match the original woodwork, and the stair doors were salvaged from houses of the same era in nearby neighborhoods. Once dark and dated, the restored home has an air of authenticity, incorporating the best of what's new, while reclaiming and enhancing the charm of the past. The original-fresh paint front door brightens it up and makes the porch an inviting open space. nine0006

  • Gingerbread

    The front porch of this impressive house built in 1865 on the mountain. Kisco, New York has been restored by Sunrise Building & Remodeling, Inc. to return it to its former glory. The style is gingerbread, which is often used interchangeably with Victorian, or to describe the extremely detailed look of Victorian, with swirls, perforations, staples, and tears that give the building a very decorative look.

  • Modern master

    This custom designed craftsman from ACM Design is built on dark gray tiles painted with heavy beams and stone. It is located at an elevation of 4,300 feet in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. The contemporary rustic covered porch offers breathtaking views of the mountains and surrounding Waynesville.

  • Patriotic Porch

    Cape May, NJ home is decorated for every Patriotic holiday with fresh painted trim, red exterior and US flag. nine0006

  • Vancouver House

    This home near Vancouver, British Columbia is a popular filming location and was seen in the television series Millenium and X-Files . also echoes the porch curve and is an unusual feature for a rooftop.

  • Maryland-Porch

    The low-level front porch, designed by Laura Thomas Studio in Baltimore, Maryland, features columns that support thin arches to the sides and front of the house. nine0006

  • Ranch Renovation

    The small carpenters' overall goals for renovating this 1950s ranch house were to enlarge and update the kitchen, add a larger bedroom and bath, create a more comfortable living space on the ground floor and change the character of the house both inside and out. When designing the second story and adding a covered porch and screened back porch, the house's roof changed dramatically and the ranch's horizontal orientation was reversed. The home now has style and character that the homeowner feels it once lacked, giving them more of what they wanted in the home without having to move. nine0006

  • Lake Minnetonka

    Minnesota is known for its thousands of lakes, and Design Innovations' long porch overlooking Lake Minnetonka is a stylish and casual space to relax, stargaze and even mosquito-free outside thanks to retractable screens.

  • Historic Vancouver

    The Shaughnessy neighborhood in Vancouver, California is made up of many large historic homes, including this master. Designed by Feature Project Limited, the home is painted in purples with an off-white finish and features a porch-covered porch supported by tapered columns. nine0006

    Architect: Loy Leyland

  • Hanging Swing

    Cambridge Massachusetts-based Hammer Architects designed this covered or screened porch that places homeowners outdoors without being exposed to sudden rainstorms or insects.

  • Toronto Porch

    Half columns are supported by pedestals on this porch designed by Nestplan in Toronto, Canada. The purple front door enlivens the exterior and serves as a focal point. nine0006

  • Georgia Porch

    Renewal Design Build created an old-fashioned solarium-style porch that is a convenient place to gather at any time of the year to enjoy the view of neighboring houses or watch the leaves change.

  • Victorian Bay

    Specially designed Victorian home designed by architect James Keller and built by Stokkers & Co. offers views of New York's Huntington Bay and the sound of Long Island. The exterior of the house has a multi-headed roof and a large tower located above an expansive porch that wraps around most of the house. Akke Woodwork has created intricate details. nine0006

  • Georgian Peach

    Ideally, the front porch should be big enough to collect loads, like this open room from the Georgian front wing. Seating space is important as it has enough space to walk around furniture and each other comfortably. A smart landmark for a porch should have a minimum depth of 6 feet, though 8-10 is preferred, and double the swing of a 36-inch-wide front door.

  • Kiawa Island

    Kiawa Island South Carolina Barrier Island is the perfect location for this Cumulus designed home that features a winding covered porch overlooking the surrounding forest and beaches.

  • Historic Renovation

    Historic Alston Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas is a feast for lovers of vintage architecture, including this gorgeous porch and home from Mission Accomplished Design, which is basically a fully open living room. nine0006

  • Carolina Jessemin Cottage

    Atlantic Archives designed porch window looks like an updated version of your grandparents' house with some light cues added to add a festive vibe.

  • Mod Porch

    Billinkoff Architects' luxurious enclosed porch features large wood-framed windows and contemporary furnishings.

  • Porch in round

    The Baldwin Architectural Group incorporated intricate details such as balustrades, spindle columns and railings that adorn this Maryland circular porch.

  • Historic Chappa Pineapple House

    Fivecat Studio Architecture designed modern features such as tiled slabs, rugged decking and dual driveway to the historic residence in Chappa, New York.

  • Modern rustic in Bozeman

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    • How to make a beautiful porch for a country house - Master Yourself - August 25 - 43366398317

    Almost every house has a porch. During construction, a porch is made immediately in the drawings.

    Why is this important? Because if the house has a porch, then, firstly, it is beautiful, and secondly, the porch will protect the house from dirt and dust.

    Also, the porch can tell a lot about the residents, having a porch, judging by its design, you can safely answer what the residents of the house have preferences. nine0006

    Since this structure is an integral part of the main entrance, the design should be the most beautiful and similar to the main facade of the house. But do not stand out in bright colors. Those times when they built identical houses have gone into oblivion.

    Now a new era of bright and beautiful houses.

    Porch interior ideas

    A porch is an extension that is located in front of the house from the main entrance. If you do the porch correctly, then it should consist of a platform and steps. nine0006

    If you have made the staircase steep, it is better to make a railing as an addition. Staircase with railings looks more stylish. than without them. Also, the railing can be considered an element of decor.

    If you want to get a beautiful porch, then the design should already be started during the drafting of the project.

    Tip: When you start thinking about the design, you should remember the parameters. If the house is large, then the entrance should be appropriate.

    Stair design and decoration

    Porch for the house the main part and the design should stand out, but not too bright or catchy. Basically, the material for the porch is wood.

    It is very interesting if you make a contrasting decor, light finish and dark color at the steps. Each person wants to surprise with his design, you can install wrought iron openwork railings, as thin lace goes well with red brick walls.

    This décor option will give a feeling of antiquity.

    Porch can be made from:

    1. Concrete.
    2. Metal.
    3. Wood.
    4. Brick.

    Porch structure can be:

    The porch can be made in different shapes rectangular, semi-circular or round. The choice of form is up to the owner of the house. And you can also use the porch as part of the veranda or make a canopy.

    When choosing the shape and style of the porch, it is worth considering the overall style of the house. Since if you do not take this nuance into account, the porch will not be in harmony with the house. nine0006

    The most important thing is to make it comfortable to walk on the porch without saving space.

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