Rob Culpepper
Mid-sized transitional white two-story brick gable roof photo in Birmingham with a shingle roof

Tom Jenkins Photography Siding color: Sherwin Williams 7045 (Intelectual Grey) Shutter color: Sherwin Williams 7047 (Porpoise) Trim color: Sherwin Williams 7008 (Alabaster) Windows: Andersen

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

Traditional exterior home idea in Raleigh

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

Joyelle West Photography
Large elegant front porch photo in Boston with a roof extension

Coastal white two-story exterior home idea in Orange County

Elegant two-story exterior home photo in Chicago

Photo Credit: David Cannon; Design: Michelle Mentzer Instagram: @newriverbuildingco
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse white two-story mixed siding gable roof design in Atlanta with a shingle roof

Craftsman style porch with stone piers and square columns. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
Large elegant brown two-story brick exterior home photo in Atlanta

Large arts and crafts brown two-story wood house exterior photo in Toronto with a hip roof and a mixed material roof

Tommy Daspit
Mid-sized elegant white two-story brick exterior home photo in Birmingham

Marina Storm - Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a large farmhouse front porch design in Chicago.

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical tile outdoor kitchen porch design in Miami with a roof extension.

Huge elegant backyard stone patio photo in Dallas with a roof extension

Mid-sized elegant blue two-story mixed siding house exterior photo in Detroit with a shingle roof and a hip roof

Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Mid-sized elegant gray two-story exterior home photo in Tampa with a hip roof

Inspiration for a small craftsman front porch remodel in Cleveland with a roof extension

Make the most of outdoor living and add a fireplace to your porch so you can enjoy the space year-round! Built by Great Neighborhood Homes, Photography by Troy Thies, Landscaping by Moms Landscaping