spring forward: screened porches for outdoor living

Rooted in American culture, the front porch was the ideal place for socializing after a long day of work. It has and will remain the entry, a transition from public to private space.

As the American culture changes, so has the 'porch' evolved from an open, public structure applied to the front of the house to a highly valued screened and protected space, extending the private family living area and connecting the indoors with nature.

Whether suited for large parties or just a quiet reading nook, today’s porch takes new shape, utilizing innovative materials and creative detailing with a unique design solution for each home and family.
modern porch by Brennan + Company Architects
This screened porch welcomes the family outdoors with a soaring roof, natural materials and the integration of an existing tree.
modern porch by Brennan + Company Architects
Screened porches offer great opportunity for fun design details and use of color.
modern porch by Brennan + Company Architects
This screened porch is on the darker, north side of the house. In order to create a bright and cheery outdoor room, we incorporated translucent roof panels to allow in abundant natural, diffused light.
modern porch by Brennan + Company Architects
Translucent roof panels at screened porch.
modern porch by Brennan + Company Architects
This screened porch was designed with minimal detail and clean crisp lines to nearly eliminate the boundary between house and nature.
traditional porch by Brennan + Company Architects
A barrel vaulted roof is a great solution to creating a voluminous space with a minimal impact on an existing house. This screened porch is detailed in a more traditional 'sunroom' style to give it presence as a structure. The large screened openings are carefully detailed to maintain a sense of proportion to the room.
traditional porch by Brennan + Company Architects
Stone floors and whitewashed wood give this screened porch a warm, crisp feel.

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