Beautiful porches

The porch is the focal point of your home’s façade — here’s our pick of entrancing ideas to welcome you home in style

WORDS: NATASHA BRINSMEAD

ARCHITECTURAL MOODBOARD Porches are a priority — not only do they have an enormous effect on the appearance of your house, but they also influence how it performs. So it’s surprising how often they can be left as an afterthought when they should be given careful consideration to form part of the overall design for your home. The way you select and construct your porch will shape the appearance of your property in the same way as your front door. The common thread between porches in all shapes, sizes and styles is that they help to frame the entrance to your home, creating a sense of depth to a flat-faced house, as well as providing some protection from the elements. While a simple open porch can help you stay dry…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2023

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