Located in the picturesque Portsmouth, this private residence truly embraces its location, capturing views from every angle plus allowing air to enter and keeping the interiors cool during summer months. Numerous doors and windows make the home appear as though its inhabitants are a natural part of their surroundings—as is the home. The design team needed to source screens for the doors and windows that would let in the fresh air without blocking the stunning beachfront views. The selected mesh type – Phifer’s 18/14 insect mesh in charcoal color – offers great visibility to the outside, lets in the breeze, and keeps the insects from entering the home. The resulting cross ventilation is used to reduce the need for air conditioning in summer by letting cool air into the home during the breezier morning and evening hours. During cool days or in the spring or fall, air conditioning dependence is now virtually eliminated by using screens throughout the day. Integration with design: The designers selected Legacy door screens and Serene window screens as the best solution for the home`s custom designed Kolbe windows and doors. Professionally installed to match the varying sizes of each opening, the screens retract completely out of sight into their color-matched housings, preserving the look and design of the windows and the doorway. The homeowners chose an exterior mount application so the screens would not interfere with interior shades. "We chose Phantom screens for our new coastal home due to the fine quality of construction of Phantom’s screens and hardware. In addition, it provided us options to mount the screens on the outside so that we could have our window treatments mounted inside the frame to show off the millwork, plus keep the views. We love them!" – Debra T., Homeowner

Located in the picturesque Portsmouth, this private residence truly embraces its location, capturing views from every angle plus allowing air to enter and keeping the interiors cool during summer months. Numerous doors and windows make the home appear as though its inhabitants are a natural part of their surroundings—as is the home. The design team needed to source screens for the doors and windows that would let in the fresh air without blocking the stunning beachfront views. The selected mesh type – Phifer’s 18/14 insect mesh in charcoal color – offers great visibility to the outside, lets in the breeze, and keeps the insects from entering the home. The resulting cross ventilation is used to reduce the need for air conditioning in summer by letting cool air into the home during the breezier morning and evening hours. During cool days or in the spring or fall, air conditioning dependence is now virtually eliminated by using screens throughout the day. Integration with design: The designers selected Legacy door screens and Serene window screens as the best solution for the home`s custom designed Kolbe windows and doors. Professionally installed to match the varying sizes of each opening, the screens retract completely out of sight into their color-matched housings, preserving the look and design of the windows and the doorway. The homeowners chose an exterior mount application so the screens would not interfere with interior shades. "We chose Phantom screens for our new coastal home due to the fine quality of construction of Phantom’s screens and hardware. In addition, it provided us options to mount the screens on the outside so that we could have our window treatments mounted inside the frame to show off the millwork, plus keep the views. We love them!" – Debra T., Homeowner

Located in the picturesque Portsmouth, this private residence truly embraces its location, capturing views from every angle plus allowing air to enter and keeping the interiors cool during summer months. Numerous doors and windows make the home appear as though its inhabitants are a natural part of their surroundings—as is the home. The design team needed to source screens for the doors and windows that would let in the fresh air without blocking the stunning beachfront views. The selected mesh type – Phifer’s 18/14 insect mesh in charcoal color – offers great visibility to the outside, lets in the breeze, and keeps the insects from entering the home. The resulting cross ventilation is used to reduce the need for air conditioning in summer by letting cool air into the home during the breezier morning and evening hours. During cool days or in the spring or fall, air conditioning dependence is now virtually eliminated by using screens throughout the day. Integration with design: The designers selected Legacy door screens and Serene window screens as the best solution for the home`s custom designed Kolbe windows and doors. Professionally installed to match the varying sizes of each opening, the screens retract completely out of sight into their color-matched housings, preserving the look and design of the windows and the doorway. The homeowners chose an exterior mount application so the screens would not interfere with interior shades. We chose Phantom screens for our new coastal home due to the fine quality of construction of Phantom’s screens and hardware. In addition, it provided us options to mount the screens on the outside so that we could have our window treatments mounted inside the frame to show off the millwork, plus keep the views. We love them! – Debra T., Homeowner

Elegant sunroom photo in Other

John Welsh
Inspiration for a rustic screened-in back porch remodel in Philadelphia with a roof extension

Mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor sunroom photo in Other with a skylight

A new porch was built on the side of the house to replace an existing porch. The porch has screens so that the space can be enjoyed throughout the warmer months without intrusion from the bugs. The screens can be removed for storage in the winter. A french door allows access to the space. Small transoms above the main screened opening create visual interest.

A new porch was built on the side of the house to replace an existing porch. The porch has screens so that the space can be enjoyed throughout the warmer months without intrusion from the bugs. The screens can be removed for storage in the winter. A french door allows access to the space. Small transoms above the main screened opening create visual interest.

Screen porch wood stove, custom glass inserts make the screen porch a viable hang out area into the colder months. Mahogany tray ceiling.
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage screened-in back porch remodel in Boston

For this Nashville renovation, the clients wanted to transform their house into a permanent residence, so we completed an extensive remodel. The project included adding a full second story, featuring a spacious living room, two bedrooms, and two luxurious bathrooms with modern bathroom design elements. We also revamped the screened porch, updated the kitchen with a gas stove, custom cabinetry, and a pot filler, and installed a skylight to enhance natural light. The lower floor now boasts an open-concept layout that seamlessly flows into a converted mudroom, formerly a garage. Additionally, we added a new custom-built garage adjacent to the space. As trusted Nashville general contractors, we specialize in renovation, custom construction, and high-end home design. From modern kitchens with clean lines and custom millwork to eco-friendly design solutions, our team delivers quality craftsmanship and exceptional project management for every project. Photography: TNhometour.com

For this Nashville renovation, the clients wanted to transform their house into a permanent residence, so we completed an extensive remodel. The project included adding a full second story, featuring a spacious living room, two bedrooms, and two luxurious bathrooms with modern bathroom design elements. We also revamped the screened porch, updated the kitchen with a gas stove, custom cabinetry, and a pot filler, and installed a skylight to enhance natural light. The lower floor now boasts an open-concept layout that seamlessly flows into a converted mudroom, formerly a garage. Additionally, we added a new custom-built garage adjacent to the space. As trusted Nashville general contractors, we specialize in renovation, custom construction, and high-end home design. From modern kitchens with clean lines and custom millwork to eco-friendly design solutions, our team delivers quality craftsmanship and exceptional project management for every project. Photography: TNhometour.com

For this Nashville renovation, the clients wanted to transform their house into a permanent residence, so we completed an extensive remodel. The project included adding a full second story, featuring a spacious living room, two bedrooms, and two luxurious bathrooms with modern bathroom design elements. We also revamped the screened porch, updated the kitchen with a gas stove, custom cabinetry, and a pot filler, and installed a skylight to enhance natural light. The lower floor now boasts an open-concept layout that seamlessly flows into a converted mudroom, formerly a garage. Additionally, we added a new custom-built garage adjacent to the space. As trusted Nashville general contractors, we specialize in renovation, custom construction, and high-end home design. From modern kitchens with clean lines and custom millwork to eco-friendly design solutions, our team delivers quality craftsmanship and exceptional project management for every project. Photography: TNhometour.com

For this Nashville renovation, the clients wanted to transform their house into a permanent residence, so we completed an extensive remodel. The project included adding a full second story, featuring a spacious living room, two bedrooms, and two luxurious bathrooms with modern bathroom design elements. We also revamped the screened porch, updated the kitchen with a gas stove, custom cabinetry, and a pot filler, and installed a skylight to enhance natural light. The lower floor now boasts an open-concept layout that seamlessly flows into a converted mudroom, formerly a garage. Additionally, we added a new custom-built garage adjacent to the space. As trusted Nashville general contractors, we specialize in renovation, custom construction, and high-end home design. From modern kitchens with clean lines and custom millwork to eco-friendly design solutions, our team delivers quality craftsmanship and exceptional project management for every project. Photography: TNhometour.com

Joe DeMaio Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional stone screened-in back porch design in Other with a roof extension.

This project began as a design-build proposal to build an addition for an indoor swim spa and exercise room to a ranch style house. The Clients were seeking a functional and inviting space reminiscent of the luxury resorts and space they have visited during their international travels. One of the biggest challenges was to fit the program within the site and buildable area constraints. In order to maximize floor area, the exterior walls of the addition were located parallel to the property lines along the required setbacks, which resulted in a non-orthagonal geometry in plan. The volume of the addition began to take shape with large floor to ceiling openings strengthening the connection to the outdoors with roof line that rises northward to capture daylight. A series of operable skylights ventilate the room and allow more daylight to penetrate into the adjacent existing den. Inspired by modern additions made to historic structures in Europe, we made a conscious decision to not try to blend the addition into the language of the existing ranch house, choosing instead to juxtapose a structure that was layered and felt light next to the cement tile roof and framed picture windows. The interior walls were finished with a marine grade plywood to withstand a humid environment, and the exteriors were clad with a cedar rainscreen to give privacy where needed and gradually reduced to allow for more glass and visibility. The Clients are immersed in the technological environment of Silicon Valley and appreciated the simple geometries and aesthetics of modern design. david wakely

Place architecture:design enlarged the existing home with an inviting over-sized screened-in porch, an adjacent outdoor terrace, and a small covered porch over the door to the mudroom. These three additions accommodated the needs of the clients’ large family and their friends, and allowed for maximum usage three-quarters of the year. A design aesthetic with traditional trim was incorporated, while keeping the sight lines minimal to achieve maximum views of the outdoors. ©Tom Holdsworth

Patio - traditional patio idea in Toronto

The warmth of this fireplace makes this sunroom a four season space. Photos by: Snapshots of Grace
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional ceramic tile sunroom remodel in Raleigh with a standard fireplace and a standard ceiling