78,286 Porch Design Photos
Generations ago, the porch was where all the action happened — a place to converse with neighbors, cool off in summer and watch kids play in the yard. Today, porches are making a comeback as homeowners look to channel those relaxing days with front stoops and wraparounds. As you browse porch ideas, keep in mind that yours should feel like an extension of the home's interior. Read further for more porch design tips. More
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Thomas H Heine Architect, pc
Amagansett Main Street
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Mid-sized coastal screened-in porch photo in New York with a roof extension — Houzz
love the way this is outside, but also part of it is under cover... is it screened in? — cgutermann
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Wright Design
Azalea Ridge
220K Saves | 27 Questions
Beautiful home on Lake Keowee with English Arts and Crafts inspired details. The exterior combines stone and wavy edge siding with a cedar shake roof. Inside, heavy timber construction is accented by reclaimed heart pine floors and shiplap walls. The three-sided stone tower fireplace faces the great room, covered porch and master bedroom. Photography by Accent Photography, Gree...More
Smaller version of this sturdy swing — Cynthia Schmidt
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Lendrum Photography LLC
Country porch photo with a roof extension — Houzz
Pretty patio. If Dan doesn't insist on a blue ceiling, this is beautiful — jaxbur
San Francisco Bay Area Architect
Best of Houzz 2016
Best of Houzz 2016
Licensed architect and full service design firm with over 13 years of experience in residential and commercial tenant improvement throughout the bay area.
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Jules Duffy Designs
Elegant screened-in porch photo in New York with a roof extension — Houzz
Screened-in porch with a slate floor lies just off the family room, through French doors — Mur
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TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Greek Revival Remodel - Screened Porch
94,893 Saves | 32 Questions
This home was completely renovated, including an addition. It was transformed from a Colonial style to Greek Revival, which was more fitting for the neighborhood. The screened porch was added as a part of the renovation, with Greek Revival style pillars separating the screens, and durable ipe decking for a floor.
The porch off to the side of the front door is welcoming — bethgator
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Siena Custom Builders, Inc.
Lovely Renovations
15,400 Saves | 8 Questions
An added porch off to the side - a quiet place to relax and enjoy the pretty landscaping
Michael Lipman Photography
Elegant front porch photo in Chicago — Houzz
I LOVE the look of this porch! It's SO WELCOMING! — Camille Bustamante
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Christopher A Rose AIA, ASID
Screened Porch features outdoor fireplace
46,935 Saves | 35 Questions
Stacked Stone fireplace is featured on this screened porch. Rion Rizzo, Creative Sources Photography
Elegant porch photo in Charleston with a fire feature — Houzz
This would be a wonderful addition for guests — ellenhumphreys
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Colby Construction
Country screened-in porch idea in Milwaukee with decking and a roof extension — Houzz
for stoep, sliding doors for opening wide or closing for wind. — nessnorgarb