Porches175 Stories
Container GardensPocket Gardens, Pint-Size Patios and Urban Backyards
A compact outdoor space can be a beautiful garden room with the right mix of plantings, furniture and creativity
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Feel-Good HomeNifty In-Between Nooks for Quiet Time or Adventure
Use hallways, porches and other transitional spaces to add another dimension to your home
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ArchitectureDesign Workshop: How the Japanese Porch Makes a Home Feel Larger
The Japanese ‘engawa,’ a roofed transitional zone and social space, blurs the lines between indoors and out
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Contemporary HomesHouzz Tour: A Brave Addition Breaks New Ground
An Edwardian cottage gets a radical renovation with a dynamic deck that wraps a couple and 2 children in style
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PorchesA Peek at 2 Prettily Dressed Fall Porches
Pumpkins, fall flowers and flea market finds help two Ohio porches get into the seasonal spirit
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Landscape Design10 Simple Ways to Personalize Your Front Entry
Set a welcoming tone for your home with stylish updates to your doorway, pathway and porch
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Decorating GuidesRoom of the Day: A Spacious Porch Brings Family Life Outside
This Georgia back porch, decorated in neutrals and a mix of textures, serves as living, dining and family room almost year-round
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Gardening and Landscaping11 Ways to Make Your Sleeping Porch Even Better
Turn off that air conditioner and tune in to the delights of slumbering in the nighttime breeze
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DecksTake It Outside! Inspiring Ideas for Outdoor Dining
Make fresh-air meals as comfortable and genteel as those indoors — and maybe even a bit magical
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PorchesDream Spaces: Gracious, Spacious Front Porches
Maybe it’s the view. Maybe it’s the bed swing. Whatever their individual comforts, all of these porches encourage a leisurely stay
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ExteriorsA Dramatic Facade Makeover in Maine
New cedar siding and a smaller porch give a traditional Maine home a modern sensibility
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