Benny Chan
Mid-sized trendy master beige tile and stone tile medium tone wood floor corner shower photo in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an undermount sink, a one-piece toilet and white walls

Motorized, retractable Phantom Executive screens transform patios and porches into comfortable and welcoming outdoor living spaces. These motorized screens from The Shade Shop retract to be out-of-sight and out-of-mind until you decide you want to utilize them. When the summer sun feels a little harsh, put your solar mesh screens down with the touch of a button to shield the UV rays. Alternately, choose the insect mesh to allow for natural ventilation, while still keeping those pesky mosquitoes from entering your outdoor oasis.

White Oak screen and planks for doors. photo by Whit Preston
1960s concrete floor entryway photo in Austin with white walls and a medium wood front door

A modern screen porch beautifully links this Wellesley home to its Garden. Extending overhangs that are clad in red cedar emphasize the indoor – outdoor connection and keep direct sun out of the interior. The grey granite floor pavers extend seamlessly from the inside to the outside. A custom designed steel truss with stainless steel cable supports the roof. The insect screen is black nylon for maximum transparency. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Heartlands built this screen room with bronze aluminum, a bronze Gerkin swinging screen door, walnut colored GeoDeck composite decking, and more.
Mid-sized elegant screened-in back porch photo in St Louis with a roof extension

Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a country porch remodel in New York

To maximize the available outdoor living space, Archadeck designed and built a low maintenance screened in porch underneath an elevated deck. The patio enclosure is ideal, rain or shine, day or night and much of the year.

Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern screened-in back porch remodel in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension

THIS MASTER SUITE IS IN A MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE OPEN PLACEMENT OF THE VANITIES SHOWS OFF THE SHOJI SCREEN CLOSET DOORS (MADE WITH A SYNTHETIC RICE PAPER SCREEN TO PROTECT AGAINST DAMAGE FROM SHOWER MOISTURE) BUT STILL ENABLES PRIVACY SINCE THE SHOWER IS BEHIND ONE VANITY AND THE TOILET AREA IS TUCKED BEHIND THE OTHER. DESIGNED AND BUILT BY THE HOME IMPROVEMENTS GROUP, WOODLAND, CA PHOTOS BY CHIPPER HATTER PHOTOGRAPHY

Screened Porch
Classic porch idea in DC Metro

This is an example of a large rustic screened-in back porch design in Orange County with a roof extension and decking.

Open and screened porches are strategically located to allow pleasant outdoor use at any time of day, particular season or, if necessary, insect challenge. Dramatic cantilevers allow the porches to extend into the site’s beautiful mixed hardwood tree canopy. Essential client goals were a sustainable low-maintenance house, primarily single floor living, orientation to views, natural light to interiors, establishment of individual privacy, creation of a formal outdoor space for gardening, incorporation of a full workshop for cars, generous indoor and outdoor social space for guests and parties.

A remodeled retro kitchen mixed with a few original architectural elements of this Spanish home. Highlights here are aqua glazed lava stone counter tops, custom designed hand silk-screened fabrics, and children's art inside the upper cabinet panels. To know more about this makeover, please read the "Houzz Tour" feature article here: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32975037/list/houzz-tour-midcentury-meets-mediterranean-in-california Bernard Andre photography.

Large mountain style stone screened-in back porch photo in New York with a roof extension

Screened porch with curtains for privacy. HNH Deck and Porch
Inspiration for a timeless screened-in back porch remodel in Baltimore

A Screened Porch, with the Screens Removed, is More Adult-Oriented with Casual Seating Around a Fireplace and a Large Outdoor Dining Table
Inspiration for a large modern back porch remodel in New York with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional back porch design in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.

New screened porch, addition to 1930s bungalow. Photo by Brian Mihealsick.
Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern sunroom design in Austin

Rickie Agapito
Patio kitchen - contemporary backyard patio kitchen idea in Orlando with a roof extension