front porch. Again, it is important to consider this option early in the design process. Much like lighting, a sound system can greatly change the feel of a porch.Turn off the TV and your iPod for a bit to enjoy the sounds of nature. Unplugging from life for a little while and basking in the outdoors
Since the porch is less than 30" above grade, no railing was required by code. However, we added the chain to visually act as a rail and continue the Southwestern motif.
Gary Dresser
Dresser Homes
has a porch swing. That's something I would want in my ideal outdoor room. On top of that, speakers mounted on the wall above and to either side of the window provide music. A very nice touch.
The typical family room is about 15 by 15 feet. While your front porch doesn't need to be that large, it's
use the porch is to turn it into an outdoor room. If you have a large porch, it's easy to put out enough furniture that whole family can use. This is a great way to expand the house and create a new living room.
Oh my, this porch is a dream on my remodeled Victorian house!
a real porch w/o a swing
porch with round posts; square bannisters
The porch is to die for
Porch ceiling.
Columns.
Porch-columns & railings
Love covered porches
Porch Ceiling and Floor
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This porch works beautifully to connect this home with the newly transformed outdoor spaces. The wicker furnishings help provide the comfortable, timeless feel for this perfect porch.
Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography
this back porch is a painted tongue and groove deck with a slight slope to help pitch water away from the building.
Hope that helps!
Porch light -- possible for our side door.
Simply love this porch---everything about it, from the light fixtures to the plant "shelf", creates the perfect setting!
Cape Cod carved out porch pn back side facing rear lawn
Love the porch and the stone wall!
Porch columns, ceiling of porch (similar size to my porch)
covered porch is off the garage. The door leads into the mudroom, and was intended for dog traffic.