“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 ...

Front porches are the heroes of many neighborhoods. Porches provide shelter and security and can add to our home’s aesthetics. If the homes in your neighborhood are lucky enough to have front porches, ...

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 ...

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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 ...

The front porch, an American icon of simpler times, appears to be regaining popularity across the nation after falling out of architectural fashion several decades ago. As architects and homeowners ...

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 ...

Adding seating to your front or back porch can significantly improve this area of your home, both from a practical and aesthetic point of view. And if you’re thinking that your porch is too small to ...

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 ...