Last year my husband and I sold our first home. Just last week I was in the neighborhood and drove past the house. I was surprised that the home looked different. The new owners had built a new portico and it made a big different. It truly did enhance the curb appeal of the home.
Front porches and porticos are great additions to any home when done well. They make the home more welcoming to friends and family as well as increase the curb appeal of your home. When they are not well designed, however, they stick out like a sore thumb because they don’t blend into the existing structure.
Here are a few examples of Archadeck Outdoor Living front porch projects that complement and blend seamlessly into the existing home. The owners of this first porch had some unique needs. The house is a beautiful brick and they didn’t want the porch to look like an add-on. Instead of front steps, they also needed a ramp for wheelchair access. Archadeck designed the perfect portico for them. They were able to get a brick patio and ramp that matched the home’s façade perfectly and the columns and eaves were finished in the same color as the rest of the home’s trim. For the ramp, they put it behind a flowerbed so passersby didn’t see the side of it.
To increase the usability of the structure, enough space was created for a small living area complete with and outdoor light and fan for the warm summer evenings. It’s the perfect place to have a drink with a neighbor.
Our next example is smaller, but still made a big impact on the curb appeal of the home. Before this front porch was built, the whole front façade of the home was flat across. There was no dimension. Creating this small portico added visual interest and depth to the building while also providing a sheltered space for visitors to stand waiting to be welcomed. The white trim and grey skirting matches the home’s exterior while the stained wood provides a rustic finish.
If you have questions on how to enhance your home’s exterior with an outdoor living space, please contact your local Archadeck Outdoor Living office.