The Top 10 New Porches of 2024
Find inspiration for outdoor fireplaces, furniture and other relaxing features in these most-saved photos of the year
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Porches, long treated as transition zones between the home and landscape, can be inviting indoor-outdoor destinations for relaxing and entertaining. Add a fireplace, outdoor kitchen, dining zone, comfortable lounge furniture and climate-control features and you might find yourself spending more time outside than in. For inspiring examples of what’s possible, check out this countdown of the most-saved porch photos uploaded to Houzz this year.
Porches, long treated as transition zones between the home and landscape, can be inviting indoor-outdoor destinations for relaxing and entertaining. Add a fireplace, outdoor kitchen, dining zone, comfortable lounge furniture and climate-control features and you might find yourself spending more time outside than in. For inspiring examples of what’s possible, check out this countdown of the most-saved porch photos uploaded to Houzz this year.
9. Year-Round Comfort
Meriwether Design Group played up this screened porch’s strong indoor-outdoor connection by continuing the same black-and-white color palette it used for the interiors. Organic touches, including a sculptural root ball, wood ceiling and rustic mantelpiece, soften the high-contrast space and lend a warm, inviting feel. Having a ceiling fan for warmer days and a fireplace for cooler ones means this Marietta, Georgia, porch can be enjoyed throughout the year.
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Meriwether Design Group played up this screened porch’s strong indoor-outdoor connection by continuing the same black-and-white color palette it used for the interiors. Organic touches, including a sculptural root ball, wood ceiling and rustic mantelpiece, soften the high-contrast space and lend a warm, inviting feel. Having a ceiling fan for warmer days and a fireplace for cooler ones means this Marietta, Georgia, porch can be enjoyed throughout the year.
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8. Cozy Minimalism
The low-slung, straight-lined sofas, square coffee table and striped rug complement the large windows and thick black trim of this Chicago-area porch. Designer Jillian Richey softened the space with a stone fireplace surround, wood mantel and paneled ceiling. Curved rattan armchairs and comfy cushions create an even more inviting, cozy atmosphere.
The low-slung, straight-lined sofas, square coffee table and striped rug complement the large windows and thick black trim of this Chicago-area porch. Designer Jillian Richey softened the space with a stone fireplace surround, wood mantel and paneled ceiling. Curved rattan armchairs and comfy cushions create an even more inviting, cozy atmosphere.
7. Adirondack Inspiration
This screened-in porch may be in Florida, but its look was inspired by the Adirondack Great Camps in upstate New York. Architect Daniel M Martin channeled the iconic style with stone floors, thick overhead beams and a fireplace clad in river rock. There’s also plenty of room for the homeowners to indulge in their favorite pastimes, with a dining space, grill, lounging areas and a wood-fired pizza oven.
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This screened-in porch may be in Florida, but its look was inspired by the Adirondack Great Camps in upstate New York. Architect Daniel M Martin channeled the iconic style with stone floors, thick overhead beams and a fireplace clad in river rock. There’s also plenty of room for the homeowners to indulge in their favorite pastimes, with a dining space, grill, lounging areas and a wood-fired pizza oven.
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6. Lakeside Views
An expansive screened-in porch with wide windows, a soaring ceiling and glass gable ends is the perfect spot for enjoying lakefront views and the changing seasons at this Greenville, South Carolina, home. Architecture 224 also included a large fireplace, a mounted TV and plenty of seating for conversations and game-watching.
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An expansive screened-in porch with wide windows, a soaring ceiling and glass gable ends is the perfect spot for enjoying lakefront views and the changing seasons at this Greenville, South Carolina, home. Architecture 224 also included a large fireplace, a mounted TV and plenty of seating for conversations and game-watching.
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5. New England Classic
Lovas Architects embraced classic New England style with this screened porch in Stamford, Connecticut. The panels lining the lower half of the porch walls create a sense of enclosure without blocking coastal views. The slightly arched openings above them add interest and create the feeling of a finished room. Blue-and-white cushions adorn neutral furnishings and can easily be swapped out for other colors.
Lovas Architects embraced classic New England style with this screened porch in Stamford, Connecticut. The panels lining the lower half of the porch walls create a sense of enclosure without blocking coastal views. The slightly arched openings above them add interest and create the feeling of a finished room. Blue-and-white cushions adorn neutral furnishings and can easily be swapped out for other colors.
4. Central Connection
Working with Leslie Architects, designer Dana Amato transformed a closed-off sunroom into a hub for indoor-outdoor living at this Charlestown, Rhode Island, beach house. New windows welcome plenty of natural light into the space; a subtle paint palette keeps things clean and bright (Wimborne White and Treron by Farrow & Ball). Amato, who uses Houzz Pro software to manage her interior design business, carefully curated the furnishings to create a layered, lived-in look.
Working with Leslie Architects, designer Dana Amato transformed a closed-off sunroom into a hub for indoor-outdoor living at this Charlestown, Rhode Island, beach house. New windows welcome plenty of natural light into the space; a subtle paint palette keeps things clean and bright (Wimborne White and Treron by Farrow & Ball). Amato, who uses Houzz Pro software to manage her interior design business, carefully curated the furnishings to create a layered, lived-in look.
3. Shaded Entryway
Stephen Shoup and Hide Kawato of design-build firm building Lab turned the lackluster entry at this San Anselmo, California, home into an inviting front porch. The team replaced the wood deck off the second floor with a steel structure that eliminated the need for unattractive supports overhead. He added charcoal gray fiber cement siding and black locust pavers edged in concrete to define the entry. Mushroom stools, a custom clover coffee table and hanging chairs — a modern take on the porch swing — provide the perfect perch for taking in the neighborhood.
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Stephen Shoup and Hide Kawato of design-build firm building Lab turned the lackluster entry at this San Anselmo, California, home into an inviting front porch. The team replaced the wood deck off the second floor with a steel structure that eliminated the need for unattractive supports overhead. He added charcoal gray fiber cement siding and black locust pavers edged in concrete to define the entry. Mushroom stools, a custom clover coffee table and hanging chairs — a modern take on the porch swing — provide the perfect perch for taking in the neighborhood.
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2. Island Retreat
A back porch on Nantucket Island by design-build firm Carpenter & MacNeille epitomizes coastal New England style. The primary seating area pairs light green furniture with thick white cushions. The slatted wood coffee table picks up on the tone of the home’s cedar siding. A nearby porch swing offers an ideal spot for reading a book or taking a quick nap. Comfy throws, outdoor pillows and a hanging lantern complete the elegant space.
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A back porch on Nantucket Island by design-build firm Carpenter & MacNeille epitomizes coastal New England style. The primary seating area pairs light green furniture with thick white cushions. The slatted wood coffee table picks up on the tone of the home’s cedar siding. A nearby porch swing offers an ideal spot for reading a book or taking a quick nap. Comfy throws, outdoor pillows and a hanging lantern complete the elegant space.
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1. Multiseason Gathering Spot
This well-appointed porch in Nashville, Tennessee, extends outdoor entertaining season into the shoulder months. The Porch Co. added ceiling fans and screens for hotter days; a fireplace and overhead heaters warm things up when temperatures drop. A mix of furnishings keeps the space casual and comfy — and offers plenty of seating options for watching TV or relaxing throughout the year.
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This well-appointed porch in Nashville, Tennessee, extends outdoor entertaining season into the shoulder months. The Porch Co. added ceiling fans and screens for hotter days; a fireplace and overhead heaters warm things up when temperatures drop. A mix of furnishings keeps the space casual and comfy — and offers plenty of seating options for watching TV or relaxing throughout the year.
Your turn: Do you have a favorite porch of 2024? Share a link to the Houzz photo in the Comments.
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Natural materials and contemporary furnishings give this porch by designer Megan Molten a fresh coastal feel. White paneled walls and streamlined black-and-white furniture ground the Charleston, South Carolina, space. Warm wood doors, brass light fixtures and crisp black window trim add beautiful contrast and layer in some classic Southern style. A rattan sofa and an assortment of throw pillows and woven accessories round out the design.
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