Front Porch Columns - Photos & Ideas

Situated in a neighborhood of grand Victorians, this shingled Foursquare home seemed like a bit of a wallflower with its plain façade. The homeowner came to Cummings Architects hoping for a design that would add some character and make the house feel more a part of the neighborhood. The answer was an expansive porch that runs along the front façade and down the length of one side, providing a beautiful new entrance, lots of outdoor living space, and more than enough charm to transform the home’s entire personality. Designed to coordinate seamlessly with the streetscape, the porch includes many custom details including perfectly proportioned double columns positioned on handmade piers of tiered shingles, mahogany decking, and a fir beaded ceiling laid in a pattern designed specifically to complement the covered porch layout. Custom designed and built handrails bridge the gap between the supporting piers, adding a subtle sense of shape and movement to the wrap around style. Other details like the crown molding integrate beautifully with the architectural style of the home, making the porch look like it’s always been there. No longer the wallflower, this house is now a lovely beauty that looks right at home among its majestic neighbors. Photo by Eric Roth

Front Porches

Georgia Front Porch

© Jan Stitleburg for Georgia Front Porch. JS PhotoFX.
Large arts and crafts stone front porch idea in Atlanta with a roof extension

Front Porch Remodel

Jacque Franzen

Arts and crafts porch idea in Dallas

Find the right local pro for your project

Find top design and renovation professionals on Houzz

Wow! Front porch renovation with modern materials & historic style.

Opal Enterprises, Inc.

Renovated front porch with espresso colored ProVia front door, crown molding, and espresso stained wood porch ceiling!
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless front porch remodel in Chicago with decking and a roof extension

Screened & Wrap-around Porch

12/12 Architects & Planners

The homeowners needed to repair and replace their old porch, which they loved and used all the time. The best solution was to replace the screened porch entirely, and include a wrap-around open air front porch to increase curb appeal while and adding outdoor seating opportunities at the front of the house. The tongue and groove wood ceiling and exposed wood and brick add warmth and coziness for the owners while enjoying the bug-free view of their beautifully landscaped yard.

Country Living

Stone Creek Building

Whitney Lyons Photography
Inspiration for a large cottage brick front porch remodel in Portland with a roof extension

Shingle Style Renovation with Front Porch - Cotchpinicut Cape - Cape Cod, MA - C

Polhemus Savery DaSilva

An existing Cape built in the 1980s was transformed through the addition of a wraparound front porch with robust but traditional columns, expanded second floor dormers, a new deck and screened-in porch facing the backyard, an expanded and open kitchen/breakfast/family room, a new mud room/laundry room/powder room suite, and a new bedroom suite in what had previously been attic space. The underlying Cape form still remains but is now expanded to have character, scale and presence befitting its rural seaside neighborhood of mostly large and elegant homes. PSD Scope Of Work: Architecture, Construction | Living Space: 3,197ft² | Photography: Brian Vanden Brink |

Sponsored

Fredericksburg, OH

High Point Cabinets21 Reviews

Columbus' Experienced Custom Cabinet Builder | 4x Best of Houzz Winner

Neighborhood Charm

Anchor Builders

This remodel went from a tiny story-and-a-half Cape Cod, to a charming full two-story home. The exterior features an additional front-facing gable and a beautiful front porch that is perfect for socializing with neighbors. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders. Photography by Alyssa Lee Photography.

Shed Roof Portico (Georgia)

Georgia Front Porch

Shed (flat) roof portico adds great curb appeal and protection on a budget. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
Small classic front porch idea in Atlanta with a roof extension

Full front porch addition

Georgia Front Porch

AFTER: Georgia Front Porch designed and built a full front porch that complemented the new siding and landscaping. This farmhouse-inspired design features a 41 ft. long composite floor, 4x4 timber posts, tongue and groove ceiling covered by a black, standing seam metal roof.

Cascade Natural Stone Veneer Pillars Front Porch

Quarry Mill

Cascade natural stone veneer from the Quarry Mill compliments this residential front porch. Cascade’s dark tones and grays will add a castle look and feel to your project. Each stone is cut in a brick shape making it perfect for larger projects like whole-house siding and landscaping walls. Cascade also works well for smaller projects like accent walls, fireplace surrounds, and door and window trim. Cascade’s variety of textures and colors will blend in well with any décor. Even modern technology and a man cave will look better with this natural stone veneer in your project.

Front Door Finishes

User

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional brick front porch design in Raleigh with a roof extension.

Shades of Summer

Heynssens + Grassman, Inc.

The layered planting scheme along the front porch was designed to focus attention on the front porch and complement the existing paver walk. The suggestion to paint the posts, chinoiserie railing and porch trim a dark gray color added a dimension of sophistication to the simple frame house. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan