Porch Life: 11 Inspirational Small Porches
Scant porch and entry spaces don't have to mean scrimping on style, views or being neighborly
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I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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While I love the large two-story porches in Low Country homes and long wraparound porches on farmhouses, their smaller counterparts hold just as much appeal. You don't need hundreds of square feet to create a charming and welcoming porch. As long as you have a place to sit, a porch of any size is a wonderful covered outdoor space you'll enjoy from spring through fall. Here's a look at some modest porches that add miles of charm and great livable space.
More in this series: Wraparound porches | Sleeping porches | Screened-in porches
More in this series: Wraparound porches | Sleeping porches | Screened-in porches
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| This tiny porch and its pediment give this home loads of curb appeal. From the Chippendale railings to the comfortable rockers, a welcoming entry where you'll want to stay awhile is evident. |
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| This pediment provides just enough room for this tiny entry porch. It doesn't provide quite enough room for rockers, so cleverly buit-in benches provide a comfortable spot for enjoying the country scenery. |
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| New urbanism embraces the good old-fashioned front porch as an element that promotes community interaction. There's plenty of room here to wave your neighbors over to join you for some sweet tea. |
This California home combines several architectural styles, and the front porch gives it a dose of All-American style.
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| This back porch has room enough for a porch swing, which is all the porch furniture it needs. |
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| Make the most of a long, narrow porch by using either end for larger pieces of furniture. |
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| This side porch's roof is metal, making a great spot to sit and enjoy the sound of the rain while staying dry. |
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| Around the corner of the same house, another small porch creates a protected entryway. The porch's roofline extends and wraps around the corner to the side porch. This is a cleverly executed vernacular detail that lends a farmhouse feel to this home. |
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A large, open pediment creates a shallow porch, gives a grander sense of entry and enhances the Craftsman style of this home.
| This beautiful shingle-style home's small porch allows the owners to sit for a spell and admire their gardens. |
Who needs lots of square footage when you have a view from a sunporch like this?
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| If your tiny porch has the room, a pair of rockers is all you need to give you the full porch experience. More: 12 Ways to Prep the Porch for Summer Screen the Porch for More Living Room (Almost) All Year Round |
Ideabook published on April 18, 2012.
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