10 Scenic Screened-In Porches for Summer
Fresh colors, comfy seating and places for dining or napping elevate these stylish indoor-outdoor spaces
Spring is here, and summer is fast approaching. Now is the perfect time to refresh or even expand your screened-in porch to enjoy the outdoor relaxation season’s peak. Keep reading for some fresh looks and amenities to inspire your own porch design.
2. Seaside Summer Camp
An expansive screened-in porch is the perfect spot for taking in the views at this Mississippi Gulf Coast vacation home. Crane Builders created plenty of space for outdoor meals and relaxing with protection from the sun, rain and bugs. A rustic paint-spattered coffee table and bright accents play up the fish-camp feel the homeowners wanted.
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An expansive screened-in porch is the perfect spot for taking in the views at this Mississippi Gulf Coast vacation home. Crane Builders created plenty of space for outdoor meals and relaxing with protection from the sun, rain and bugs. A rustic paint-spattered coffee table and bright accents play up the fish-camp feel the homeowners wanted.
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3. Rustic Relaxation
This porch addition feels like it’s always been a part of this Ann Arbor, Michigan, home. Rochman Design-Build used wood framing and natural finishes to give the new screened-in space a classic cabin style that complements the main house. Lanterns, playful string lights and a ceiling fan — complete with a freestanding hammock — make the space usable day and night.
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This porch addition feels like it’s always been a part of this Ann Arbor, Michigan, home. Rochman Design-Build used wood framing and natural finishes to give the new screened-in space a classic cabin style that complements the main house. Lanterns, playful string lights and a ceiling fan — complete with a freestanding hammock — make the space usable day and night.
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4. Poolside Getaway
This screened porch by The Porch Co. in Nashville, Tennessee, has multiseason appeal. A ceiling fan cools the space during warmer months, while overhead heaters and a fireplace ward off chills during shoulder seasons. The porch even doubles as a pool house during swim season. A vaulted ceiling with an exposed structure keeps the space open and airy, while light blue and white cushions reflect the colors of the pool.
This screened porch by The Porch Co. in Nashville, Tennessee, has multiseason appeal. A ceiling fan cools the space during warmer months, while overhead heaters and a fireplace ward off chills during shoulder seasons. The porch even doubles as a pool house during swim season. A vaulted ceiling with an exposed structure keeps the space open and airy, while light blue and white cushions reflect the colors of the pool.
5. Beautiful in Blue and White
When Copper Sky Design + Remodel renovated a 1920 bungalow in Atlanta, they added this cozy screened-in porch as well as a back deck for grilling. The wood and brick finishes, along with the blue-and-white color scheme, keep with a classic cottage look. Clean-lined furniture, an overhead fan and other contemporary accessories give the space a fresh, updated feel.
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When Copper Sky Design + Remodel renovated a 1920 bungalow in Atlanta, they added this cozy screened-in porch as well as a back deck for grilling. The wood and brick finishes, along with the blue-and-white color scheme, keep with a classic cottage look. Clean-lined furniture, an overhead fan and other contemporary accessories give the space a fresh, updated feel.
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6. Almost Alfresco Dining
The screened-in dining porch at this Massachusetts beach house looks like a relaxing spot for enjoying everything from morning coffee to weekend lunches and summertime desserts. The space, by DW Design & Decor, also serves as a transition zone between the kitchen and dining room and the deck and yard. Low-key furnishings keep things simple and elegant, a perfect fit for this vacation home.
The screened-in dining porch at this Massachusetts beach house looks like a relaxing spot for enjoying everything from morning coffee to weekend lunches and summertime desserts. The space, by DW Design & Decor, also serves as a transition zone between the kitchen and dining room and the deck and yard. Low-key furnishings keep things simple and elegant, a perfect fit for this vacation home.
7. Colorful Contrast
Bright orange patio furniture and cushions pop against the dark, moody exterior of this Fennville, Michigan, contemporary cottage by 42 North Custom Homes. The screened porch connects to the kitchen and living room through two double doors, and an outdoor staircase leads to a backyard fireside lounge.
Bright orange patio furniture and cushions pop against the dark, moody exterior of this Fennville, Michigan, contemporary cottage by 42 North Custom Homes. The screened porch connects to the kitchen and living room through two double doors, and an outdoor staircase leads to a backyard fireside lounge.
8. Calm Coastal Retreat
This screened-in porch of a Cape Cod, Massachusetts, vacation home designed by LDa Architecture & Interiors embraces coastal style and panoramic ocean views. A folding door between the kitchen and porch fosters an easy flow between rooms for relaxed indoor-outdoor living. Three walls of windows frame the bay, while exposed ceiling rafters subtly direct the eye up and out.
This screened-in porch of a Cape Cod, Massachusetts, vacation home designed by LDa Architecture & Interiors embraces coastal style and panoramic ocean views. A folding door between the kitchen and porch fosters an easy flow between rooms for relaxed indoor-outdoor living. Three walls of windows frame the bay, while exposed ceiling rafters subtly direct the eye up and out.
9. Classic Farmhouse Style
This Maryland farmhouse nods to its 19th-century history without feeling stuck in time. Wiedemann Architects rebuilt the porch in the classic Tidewater Colonial style as part of a total home reconstruction. The wicker furniture and blue-and-white furnishings feel timeless, and the ceiling fan and lights bring modern comfort.
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This Maryland farmhouse nods to its 19th-century history without feeling stuck in time. Wiedemann Architects rebuilt the porch in the classic Tidewater Colonial style as part of a total home reconstruction. The wicker furniture and blue-and-white furnishings feel timeless, and the ceiling fan and lights bring modern comfort.
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10. Leafy Aerie
This generously sized porch off the living room of a Wisconsin home offers treetop views and glimpses of Williams Bay. Laura Design added cushioned chairs for relaxing and a table perfect for eating or playing games on. Ceiling fans with lights cool things down on hot summer days and illuminate the space during the evening. When the weather turns cooler, an overhead heater wards off the chill.
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This generously sized porch off the living room of a Wisconsin home offers treetop views and glimpses of Williams Bay. Laura Design added cushioned chairs for relaxing and a table perfect for eating or playing games on. Ceiling fans with lights cool things down on hot summer days and illuminate the space during the evening. When the weather turns cooler, an overhead heater wards off the chill.
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This screened-in porch in the town of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, showcases comfort, relaxation and style. Designer Jill Howard overhauled and enlarged the porch, then added a blend of inviting seating, light yet bright colors and wood accents to contribute to the beachy feel. White walls and ceilings and a painted wood floor complete the look.