Squared, simple and perfectly proportioned, tapered columns add Craftsman-style beauty to porches, porticoes and interiors

Weigh this stout architectural element if you're going for a Craftsman-style exterior or interior

Architecture's repetitions link our buildings with nature's familiar rhythms

Abundantly welcoming, plants rooted in pots, hanging in baskets or climbing up a trellis add life to porches

Columns are key in Greek Revival architecture — just have a look at many banks and civic centers

Remember the good old days, when porches offered front-row seats to street scenes? They can be even better today

Renovating the porch adds neighborliness and charm to this 1908 Florida home

Columns, friezes, cornices ... if your home has features like these, it may have been influenced by ancient designs

Screening keeps pests out of these diverse porches across the U.S., while thoughtful designs keep them visually appealing

Depth, width, proportion and detailing all contribute to the comfort and functionality of this transitional space