 |
||
|
| ||
Great Front Porch DesignsYou have so many choices when it comes to front porch designs and front porch plans. No matter the style or size of your porch, it can have fantastic curb appeal! Which of the front porch designs do you like best? Dave and I have our favorite. Want to guess? Enjoy our front porch pictures and front porch plans here! And when you are done here, check out our awesome front porch ideas, too.  Screen porches allow for bug free dining and help provide protection from the elements. Finding a fabulous screened porch design is your first step to increasing your time on the porch. See the designs we have for screen porches. This is our personal favorite kind of porch.  Porch enclosures range from outdoor curtain systems and simple DIY in-a-weekend kits to more complex units that are installed by technicians. From curtains to elegant open air systems, there's a porch enclosure to fit every need and budget.  Looking for extra living space? With a little effort three season porches can be used almost year round in most locations by taking advantage of the sun or by external means. We've never come across anybody who didn't love their three season porch!  Four season porches, sun rooms, sun porches, solar porches, solariums, and conservatories are all built for year-round comfort! A four season porch can add additional living space to your home. Think of a four season porch as an extra room in your home. See what we mean...  Sometimes called porticos, small porches can pack a big punch! With the right small front porch ideas you can make your porch stand out. See how Susan was inspired by a magazine picture to build her own dream porch.  Design features that make it a country porch - whether a wrap around porch or not. Country porches are another of our personal favorite front porch designs. Our porch pictures depict the simplicity and beauty of a true country porch no matter its geographical location.  Ever wish you had an architect give your home a makeover? And take it from where it is - to where you want it to be? Dave and I found an architectural firm in Utah that does just that. They are sharing some of their awesome "before and after" pictures of front porches. You'll wonder - could that be the same house?  There's nothing quite like sleeping out on our porch on summer night or snuggling under a quilt on a cool fall evening on the porch. Dave and I used to sleep on our screen porch in Nebraska. See how you can turn your screened porch into a sleeping porch and enjoy the best of both worlds - you just might love it.  Also referred to as modern porches, are characterized by an absence of any historical style. Contemporary front porch designs can be extremely varied and often unique. No single common design theme binds them as a style.  Also referred to bungalows, and California bungalows, incorporate natural materials to make a uniquely beautiful home and inviting porch. Easily identifiable, a craftsman home has low-pitched roof lines that extend over a wide porch with deep overhanging eaves. While your are here, take a look at Anna's craftsman-style porch and Michelle's Craftsman Farm House and wrap around porch with 3 sitting areas.  Victorian style houses have porches that are considered among the most beautiful and ornate in almost any neighborhood. Many Victorian homes have been turned into bed and breakfast inns while others are opened to the public as historic sites..  Primarily homes designed to be built near the water, beach house porches tend to be open to capture the beauty of the surrounding area. Coastal homes are often shingle style homes, raised on high foundations for flood protection. Coastal home porches tend to be sturdy and are usually easily convertible to 3 season or four season porches.  Patio porches can be your solution when there's no room for an elevated porch. It's a very creative front porch design. Patio porches can extend small stoops providing additional space for entertaining, relaxing, or adding curb appeal.  Spanish home porches typically are large with heavy wood trim and tile roofs and may contain arches. Red roof tiles, stucco siding and carved doors are all characteristic of Southwest homes.  It's hard to put your finger on curb appeal - we simply know that it's that wow factor that you know when you see it. Increase the value of your home, make it aesthetically pleasing to the eye, and create a warm, welcoming look.  For those who love company and outdoor living. From creating simple gathering areas to outdoor kitchens, entertaining porches can be great fun places to play. Porch parties anyone? Check out our entertaining ideas.  Create a respite from the world or a place to read a good book, listen to your favorite tunes, or an outdoor refuge for contemplation. You can use furniture and landscaping ideas to creating your private nook. Our Front Porch Ideas page will help you determine what type of front porch designs work best with your style of home. We even give you ideas on landscaping and furniture for your porch. 
How to Build a PorchMany people would like to learn how to build a porch or convert their existing porch into a different porch design altogether like a screen porch, three season porch, four season porch, or even a room addition. Check out these home and front porch plans and learn what it takes to build a porch or convert your porch into more usable space. Return from Front Porch Designs to Front Porch Ideas Home 
|
Jump to...
Porch enclosures Three season porch Four season porches Small porch Country porches Sleeping porch Contemporary porches Bungalow porches Craftsman style porches Log home porches Timber frame home porches Victorian style porches Victorian porches gallery Beach/coastal porches Beach Home Plans Patio porches Southwest porches Curb appeal porches Entertaining porches Privacy porch Before and after pictures |
|
|
|
||
|
Content and photos may not be reproduced in any way without our permission. Powered by Site Build It! 
| ||
