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This is an example of a traditional front porch design in Charlotte.

Mid-sized elegant concrete front porch photo in DC Metro with a roof extension

Modern Front Porch: covered terrace with hanging swing chairs, handcrafted sculptural furniture, and a floor of Black Locust wood pavers set in gravel. building Lab is a design build firm specialized in modern architecture.

This is a place to relax on a big front porch.
Elegant patio photo in Philadelphia with a roof extension

Brick porch in a herringbone pattern on a home we built on Bridlepath Trail in Davidson.
Classic front porch idea in Charlotte

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Elegant front porch photo in Los Angeles

Photographer: Brad Gillette
This is an example of a traditional concrete porch design in Detroit with a roof extension.

The Tuscan columns, bead board ceiling, and privacy screening, give this spacious porch a finished, stately look.
Inspiration for a large timeless back porch remodel in Other with decking and a roof extension

Cottage entryway photo in Other with beige walls and a blue front door

curb appeal, front porch, wrap-around porch, rocking chair, painted wood floor,
This is an example of a traditional porch design in Sacramento.

Rikki Snyder Photography © 2012 Houzz
Ornate front porch idea in New York

The front porch features include stamped and stained concrete, yellow pine tongue and groove ceiling, cedar posts, a 42" wide by 8' tall alder door with flemish glass,and limestone veneered walls. The roof is galvalume standing seam with three dormers. It offers a very comfortable and inviting appearance to country living. Rebecca McCoy Photography

Photo by Susan Teare
This is an example of a cottage screened-in front porch design in Burlington.

Lake Front Country Estate Entry Porch, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling
Single front door - huge traditional single front door idea in Other with a medium wood front door

Classic porch idea in Boston with decking

Stately front porch boasts stone piers (column bases), steps and stoop. Note arched fascia detail under gable entry and metal roof. This project shown prior to paint.

This screened porch was created as a sanctuary, a place to retreat and be enveloped by nature in a calm, 
relaxing environment. The monochromatic scheme helps to achieve this quiet mood while the pop 
of color comes solely from the surrounding trees. The hits of black help to move your eye around the room and provide a sophisticated feel. Three distinct zones were created to eat, converse 
and lounge with the help of area rugs, custom lighting and unique furniture. Cathy Zaeske

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. The front elevation of this charming storybook stone and stucco chateau in Libertyville features a blue stone front walk and porch and Brussels block driveway.

The renovation of the Woodland Residence centered around two basic ideas. The first was to open the house to light and views of the surrounding woods. The second, due to a limited budget, was to minimize the amount of new footprint while retaining as much of the existing structure as possible. The existing house was in dire need of updating. It was a warren of small rooms with long hallways connecting them. This resulted in dark spaces that had little relationship to the exterior. Most of the non bearing walls were demolished in order to allow for a more open concept while dividing the house into clearly defined private and public areas. The new plan is organized around a soaring new cathedral space that cuts through the center of the house, containing the living and family room spaces. A new screened porch extends the family room through a large folding door - completely blurring the line between inside and outside. The other public functions (dining and kitchen) are located adjacently. A massive, off center pivoting door opens to a dramatic entry with views through a new open staircase to the trees beyond. The new floor plan allows for views to the exterior from virtually any position in the house, which reinforces the connection to the outside. The open concept was continued into the kitchen where the decision was made to eliminate all wall cabinets. This allows for oversized windows, unusual in most kitchens, to wrap the corner dissolving the sense of containment. A large, double-loaded island, capped with a single slab of stone, provides the required storage. A bar and beverage center back up to the family room, allowing for graceful gathering around the kitchen. Windows fill as much wall space as possible; the effect is a comfortable, completely light-filled room that feels like it is nestled among the trees. It has proven to be the center of family activity and the heart of the residence. Hoachlander Davis Photography