“A country house without a porch is like a man without an eyebrow.” So wrote Donald G. Mitchel in his 1867 book, Rural Studies. For the next half-century, front porches of all sizes and styles graced ...

A front porch is a staple architectural feature that frames the entrance to the home and gives an owner a place to sit and admire their neighborhood. Whether your home is more traditional or you are ...

Like the front yard, the porch sets the tone for the rest of the home as it’s visually front and center and the main entry point to the house, and it’ll likely create a lasting first impression on ...

Victoria's black and white tiled front porch couldn't be more fitting for a Victorian townhouse steeped in history, and ...

Whether you are adding statement statue pieces, painted furniture or textiles, color is an integral part of the styling process that can be updated each season, says Stephanie Salway, owner and ...

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How the quintessential element of U.S. domestic architecture went from social hub to suburban relic—and back again. A photo of a family on a front porch on an Arkansas delta plantation, taken by ...

The front porch is part of American history. As ubiquitous as apple pie, the story of its architectural adaption paints a picture of how generations spent their time. Beginning in the 1800s design ...

Mansion Global tackles an interior design topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week we look at how to design a chic and warm front porch. A ...

There are few elements of architecture as infused with Southern style as the porch. And not just a little covered entranceway: A true Southern porch has room for more than a few rockers, a table or ...

There are only so many things government can do to create a sense of neighborhood and community, but the Tampa City Council has hit on a fashionable retro approach: Promote the front porch. The ...