Porch Ideas & Inspiration
Explore inspiring porch ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.
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7 Fun (and Easy) Fall Porch Decor Ideas
Welcome fall and your guests with these seasonal decorating ideas for your front porch that make a colorful impression.
Screened-In Porch Ideas and Tips
Enjoy more of the outdoors without sacrificing comfort or style with these screened-in porch tips and decor ideas.
How to Decorate a Sunroom
Looking for some sunroom design inspiration? Check out these decorative sunroom ideas to learn how to maximize your light-filled oasis.
Get a Safer, Stronger Material for Your Porch
Even the best-treated wood can cup, buckle, and warp. If you’re in the market for porch products, here’s what you should know about an alternative to wood that’s guaranteed to stand the test of time, at a price that’s competitive with pine and fir.
Turn a Porch Into an Outdoor Room with Shutters
Install shutters to your covered porch and add thoughtful touches of decor to create an outdoor room that's filled with character.
Welcoming Front Porch for $286
A little paint and some seating transform a neglected entry area into a charming outdoor room
The Belmont Victorian House: Period Porch Overhaul
The wraparound porch of this Queen Anne puts history front and center in the latest TOH TV house project
Photoshop Redo: Dressing Up a Cookie-Cutter Ranch
Facade improvements, including a new roof and porch, give a simple one-story house an elegant new look
Create an Out of Africa-Style Porch
Here's how to create a breezy, British colonial-inspired outdoor room in your home to maximize your space and style.
Create a Rustic, Wicker-Filled Porch
In this cozy seating area, woven furniture and woodsy accent pieces come together to create a true outdoor living room
Create a Classic Farmhouse Porch With Vintage Furnishings
Classic architectural details and vintage furnishings give this outdoor living room timeless style—here's how to make the look yours.
Porch Design Solution: Covering a Sun-Drenched Deck
Problem: Most days, the deck was too hot to lounge on Solution: Create a three-season porch for more usable living space
The Three-Season Porch
How to cut costs on a new breezy retreat: Build it from screen doors with panels that swap out for glass
Victorian-Era Porches
The American front porch had its heyday in the late 19th century, when boxy houses gave way to free-form masterpieces. Check out these colorful, highly decorated examples of rocking-chair heaven.
Cast-Iron Newel Posts
Cast-iron newel posts were designed with massive profiles and intricate designs. Learn more about them and how to take care of them.
Porticos
The small covered porch framing a front entry makes a bold, center-of-attention statement about a house's style
The Case for Instant Additions: Pros, Cons, and Processes
In this guide, we explore the benefits, considerations, and processes involved in attaching a prefabricated addition to your home.
Screening Rooms: The Ultimate Guide to Indoor-Outdoor Living
Discover inspiring screening room ideas and expert tips for creating your ultimate indoor-outdoor living space.