House
Plans with the Classic Front Porch
The
Front
Porch has
classic functionality that works on a number of differnt levels at once
- thus contributing to its sustained popularity. The front porch, of
course, provides a place for people to meet and greet as well as
shelter
while unlocking the front door. But it also provides a
transitional space or "outdoor room" which can be furnished with
rockers,
swings, tables and plants to provide a pleasant shaded spot
to
feel a summers breeze, to enjoy the chirping of the birds and to keep
an eye on the kids playing in the yard. In summer, the front porch
shades and cools the walls and windows reducing utility bills. In
winter, it protects the front entrance from rain, snow and ice. All
year long it protects the siding, windows and doors from the
degrading effects of weather. We feel that the front porch is an
essential component of a well designed house plan for gracious southern
living.
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