Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photo: Susan Gilmore Photography
Classic screened-in side porch idea in Minneapolis with a roof extension

Imagine entertaining on this incredible screened-in porch complete with 2 skylights, custom trim, and a transitional style ceiling fan.
Large transitional screened-in back porch idea in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension

Photograph showing the beautiful lightly colored travertine paver tiles on the rear porch of this Awendaw beach home retreat. The clear coat wood stained cypress ceiling is gorgeous.

A small screened-in porch in the backyard adds comfort and blends the lines between indoors and outdoors. You can enjoy the calmness of the outdoors while remaining insect free, along with comfortable furnishings and beautiful finishes, including brick flooring and stained bead board ceilings.

Architecture by Meriwether Felt Photos by Susan Gilmore
Large mountain style stone back porch idea in Minneapolis with a roof extension

Most porch additions look like an "after-thought" and detract from the better thought-out design of a home. The design of the porch followed by the gracious materials and proportions of this Georgian-style home. The brick is left exposed and we brought the outside in with wood ceilings. The porch has craftsman-style finished and high quality carpet perfect for outside weathering conditions. The space includes a dining area and seating area to comfortably entertain in a comfortable environment with crisp cool breezes from multiple ceiling fans. Love porch life at it's best!

This 2-story home needed a little love on the outside, with a new front porch to provide curb appeal as well as useful seating areas at the front of the home. The traditional style of the home was maintained, with it's pale yellow siding and black shutters. The addition of the front porch with flagstone floor, white square columns, rails and balusters, and a small gable at the front door helps break up the 2-story front elevation and provides the covered seating desired. Can lights in the wood ceiling provide great light for the space, and the gorgeous ceiling fans increase the breeze for the home owners when sipping their tea on the porch. The new stamped concrete walk from the driveway and simple landscaping offer a quaint picture from the street, and the homeowners couldn't be happier.

Western Red Cedar © Carolina Timberworks
Mid-sized mountain style stone back porch photo in Charlotte with a roof extension and a fire pit

Example of a cottage white two-story wood gable roof design in Richmond

Best of Houzz 2015 for Design
This is an example of a craftsman tile front porch design in Austin with a roof extension.

Photographer: Richard Leo Johnson
This is an example of a country screened-in porch design in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.

This contemporary backyard oasis offers our clients indoor-outdoor living for year-round relaxation and entertaining. The custom rectilinear swimming pool and stacked stone raised spa were designed to maximize the tight lot coverage restrictions while the cascading waterfalls and natural stone water feature add tranquility to the space. Panoramic doors create a beautiful transition between the interior and exterior spaces allowing for more entertaining options and increased natural light. The covered porch features retractable screens, ceiling-mounted infrared heaters, T&G ceiling and a stacked stone fireplace

Screen porch; Tom Jenkins
Classic screened-in porch idea in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension

Waterfront porch with invisible screens and custom porch furniture. Detailed arched battens add curves to the rafters. Propane heaters for year-round enjoyment.

Photography by ibi Designs, Boca Raton, Florida
Example of a large beach style open concept family room design in Miami with a media wall and beige walls

Lake Front Country Estate Outdoor Living, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Large elegant backyard stone patio photo in Other with a roof extension

The family room opens up from the kitchen and then again onto the back, screened in porch for an open floor plan that makes a cottage home seem wide open. The gray walls with transom windows and white trim are soothing; the brick fireplace with white surround is a stunning focal point. The hardwood floors set off the room. And then we have the ceiling - wow, what a ceiling - washed butt board and coffered. What a great gathering place for family and friends.

Matt Silk Photography
Living room - coastal formal living room idea in Charleston with a media wall

Architect Nick Noyes Builder: Eddinger Enterprises Structural Engineer: Duncan Engineering Interior Designer: C.Miniello Interiors Materials Supplied by Hudson Street Design/Healdsburg Lumber Photos by: Bruce Damonte