Whether it’s adding a new front porch, extending the seating area, or modernizing the finishes, our exterior design services can help you visualize your updated home. We hope you’re inspired by these 15 modern front porch ideas! Our designers at brick&batten are experts at creating outdoor living spaces that suit both your style and your practical needs.
Renovating and decorating your front porch can make a significant difference in your home’s look and feel, without having to redo the entire exterior.
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There are many ways to update your home’s exterior design to a modern aesthetic.
The simple planters, cozy seating, and minimal decor give a modernized feel to this historic home. Overall, the pergola is an easy and effective curb appeal upgrade.Ī quintessential Victorian style element, wraparound porches are a lovely way to extend your living space outdoors. It can also offer some protection from the sun and is a great place to grow vines (like grapes if your climate allows for it!). If you’re trying to avoid a major renovation or roof work, adding a pergola to cover your front porch creates a frame for the front door as well as visual interest. A cozy porch swing is perfect for an evening glass of wine or a relaxing Saturday morning with a book. The type of seating you have on your porch can make a massive difference in how you use the space. This example shows a wide-open staircase opening up into the yard with a patio, fire pit, and fun seating area. However, you don’t have to limit yourself. Most often porches are enclosed or defined spaces limited to the front door or a specified front area of the house. Sometimes all you need is a place to put some planters, hang a lantern, and be protected from the elements before you walk in the front door.
And, in this home’s case, the front porch doesn’t need to double as outdoor living space because there’s a small seating area to the left. The gabled roof and simple columns on this porch are painted in an off-white that pops against the darker siding. There’s nothing wrong with a small front porch that focuses the eye on the entry. Furthermore, you can have some fun with your hardscape design, especially with staircases and walkways, when a home is elevated. In the example above, the porch itself is somewhat tucked away, but the large statement chandelier helps guide you to the front door. We love them because they’re both practical and visually interesting.Įlevated homes offer tons of interesting options for front porch designs. Midcentury modern breeze block walls add privacy and promote airflow on front porches. This porch example is also unique because it does not have an awning, making it feel more open. The large double globe lights enable visitors to stay after dark in the seating area that fits perfectly within the L-shape of the home. More than just a practical solution for seeing at night, modern porch lighting should also be beautiful. Awnings generally serve two purposes: protection from the elements and a beautiful design feature. This updated two-story home has a modern porch awning paired with an open gable over the front porch. And of course we think they look cool, too! Privacy screens are also helpful as they offer shade in sunny climates. Our clients who live in more densely populated areas love them for this reason. If you’re looking for some privacy for your modern front porch seating area, a screen is a great solution. Because it connects visitors from your porch to your driveway or sidewalk, a well-designed walkway is a key part of your front porch’s usability. This design included awning bump-outs on both sides of the entry overhang for extra room to entertain.Īn oft-overlooked part of the front porch is the walkway that leads up to it. However, the front porch is also a great spot for gathering friends and family and extending your home’s usable space. Many people think of their backyards when they think of outdoor living.
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