A look at period-appropriate porches and decks for old house exteriors, including different styles of classic balustrades, columns, architectural gingerbread, porch lighting and porch furniture.
Besides the roof, it’s the porch deck and balustrades that take a beating. Here are tips on best practice and materials for restoring porches.
A porch without a roof is merely a deck. Besides, the porch roof is an important defense against the elements.
When Bill Ticineto and Jill Chase added a period-appropriate verandah to their 1920s-era home, building a new porch railing for the steps to their side yard was a necessity. Here’s how they did it.
Tips and techniques for restoring and repairing old porches, including repairing porch posts, columns, flooring, skirting and more.
Outfit your front porch or screened porch as it was meant to be—an outdoor room with personality, comfort, color, and texture. Furnish it for conversation and for naps. Include a sturdy rug, side tables, pillows, and lots of plants.
When Hammer Architects added a spacious new porch to an old Watch Hill home, they created interesting opportunities for landscape architect Keith LeBlanc.
Wood columns, balustrades, and even fretwork can last decades provided they’re cut from long-lived, dimensionally stable wood with a low moisture content.
To create a fitting vintage porch for an 1870s Italianate, this couple looked to historical precedents.
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