Great Front Porch Designs

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Porch R1-Basic ranch home Porch R2-Gable roof, square posts and balusters, painted floor/steps Porch R3-Gable roof, square columns, bases & balusters, painted floor, concrete walkway Porch R4-Gable roof, dormers, rnd columns w/square bases/balusters, concrete walkway Porch R5-Outdoor foyer w/random ashlar flooring, cast bed edging, brick veneer steps/planters Porch R6-Gable roof over outdoor foyer, dormers, ashlar floor, brick veneer, antique shutters Porch R7-Pergola style roof, partially raised floor, sq columns, ashlar walk, brick veneer Porch R8-Flat roof, painted tray ceiling, ashlar flooring, recessed column bases, brick veneer Porch R9-Pitched roof, column capitals, painted ceiling, ashlar floor, cast bed edging Porch R10-Outdoor foyer with raised patio area, random ashlar walk & patio floor, brick veneer Porch R11-Flat roof, sq columns & balusters, painted ceiling, ashlar walk/floor, bed edging Porch R12-Flat roof w/dormers, sq columns & balusters, tray ceiling, ashlar walk/floor Porch R13-Pitched roof, sq columns w/recessed faces, colonial style balusters, wood floor Porch R14-Pitched roof, brackets, wood steps/floor, round columns, inlaid ceiling Porch R15-Gable roof, brackets, sq columns, colonial balusters, snapped edge stone floor/walk Porch R16-Gable roof w/architectural details, wood steps/floor, snapped edge stone floor/walk
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Look at Two of the Porch Designs - Close-Up

Mary and I chose two of the above porch styles to show you in much greater detail. Scroll through the pictures below. You will see the porches from various angles - from the street, from above and up-close. We want you to feel as if you're actually there!

Front Porch with Pitched Roof
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About Porch R13: Here you see this welcoming ranch style home with a centered porch covered by a pitched roof. The porch and steps are done in wood flooring which creates a warm feeling. (Do you see the classy outdoor rug?)

Notice the smart-looking random ashlar walkway and cast bed edging that graces the porch landscaping. The square columns have recessed faces and the balusters are colonial-style.

This classic front porch is large enough for a small seating section on both ends. The left end includes a pretty bench but a porch swing would work equally well.

Identifier: Great front porch designs - Porch R13 (Ranch 02B)

Do You Like This Porch with a Pergola Roof?
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About Porch R7: Now you see this inviting ranch home with an off-centered porch covered by a pergola style roof. Best of both worlds: shade and sun! This porch layout (where the front door is to the side) allows for one larger seating area (in contrast to Porch R13 above that has two seating areas). Nice spot for reading a great book and relaxing on the porch swing.

Notice the partially raised porch floor (random ashlar) has a double step-up to the front door. The brick banding on the porch steps complements this home's brick foundation.

This porch is open style (no railings). The attractive square porch columns are on slightly larger square bases. This porch is nicely landscaped with mature foundation plantings that are outlined by cast bed edging. A simple ashlar walkway completes the front of this home.

Identifier: Great front porch designs - Porch R7 (Ranch 03B)

We have more featured ranch style front porch designs that will give you even more great ideas for your home.

Be sure to check out our ranch home porches section.