Imagine spending time with family and friends on these cozy front porches.
Theporch and patioare signature design features of Southern house plans.
The porch is a spot to slow down, gather, and relax.
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Southern homes are famous for their sprawling front porches, grand wrap-around verandas, and cozy screened-in spots.
Its snug proportions and simple exterior materials further define the cozy, romantic feeling.
The two-story front porch sets the stage for an inviting space.
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It opens to a floor plan that weaves spaces together in a clean, efficient layout.
Whisper Creek, Plan #1653
This house with porch plan is rustic yet comfortable.
A wrap-around veranda provides the perfect perch to relax and enjoy the views of this mountainside retreat.
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The covered porch offers a peaceful place to chat or to watch young ones play in the yard.
Thegrand ceilingscontinue to the exterior design, with a wide-open front porch that invites you in.
The true star, however, is the outdoor living area complete with abrick fireplaceand a sitting hearth.
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The Potter’s House, Plan #1489
Southern best describes this raised cottage.
From its porch, step inside the everyday living area made for entertaining and casual enjoyment.
The sophisticated front porch opens to an entryway that expands into a living room, den, and kitchen.
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The brick exterior gives the property an air of cottage-style whimsy.
Eastover Cottage, Plan #1666
This house plan combines a simple exterior with a grand interior.
The front porch is directly off the living area, making it a seamless extension of the home.
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The charming Western home features 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.
River Place Cottage, Plan #1959
The River Place Cottage was built for entertaining.
The house with porch design features a screened-in veranda with an outdoor fireplace.
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The porch flows into an open-plan room with a beamed ceiling, which is grand yet classically comfortable.
The dymanic house with porch plan radiates historical charm.
Still, its open design and vibrant interiors are fit for the modern family.
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It’s the perfect spot for dining just off the kitchen.
Lakeside Farmhouse, Plan #2007
The southern exterior of this cozy home is timeless.
An open living and dining room space are near the front of this ranch-style home with a low-ceilinged porch.
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Floor-to-ceiling shutters flank the front door and windows, giving the porch an old Western saloon feel.
The exterior offers distinct proportions, relaxed porches, and graceful columns for even more Southern flavor.
The elegant expanse of each porch provides an environment perfect foroutdoor entertainingor relaxation.
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With a separate dining and lounging space, the porch almost feels like it’s two separate rooms.
The house with porch plan is classic, warm, and welcoming.
Beautifully detailed, this veranda stretches 65 feet across the front with three 14-by-14 square-foot porches around the house.
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The sprawling outdoor living, dining, and entertaining space comprises 1,695 square feet.
White Plains, Plan #1799
Create a place where tradition can endure.
The wrapping front porch is truly the focal point of the exterior design.
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Its high roof and pillars lend a grandness to the fairytale-esque estate.
A slightly pitched awning supported by humble pillars stands at the center of the barn-like structure.
A simple white picket fence surrounds the immediate area for a quaint and modest house with porch plan.
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Tucker Bayou, Plan #1408
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Thiscoastal homewas inspired by historic seaside architecture.
This includes the spacious, open porch that’s visible through windows lining the exterior.
Porch spaces like this act as comfortable outdoor rooms.
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If you choose a similar design, always opt for all-weather furnishings and fabrics.
The front porch, taking cues from the past, features wood-clad walls, ceilings, and floors.
The hand-crimped standing-seam metal roof further defines a sense of historic charm in this house with porch design.
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Its multiple balconies and porches lend an idyllic, whimsical grandness.
And that charming veranda is the perfect stage for memorable family gatherings.
Continue through the main entrance into the large gathering space in the woodsy home.
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It’s a house with porch design that’s perfect for multi-generational families.
The ample front porch includes a covered spot for a swinging bed, great for casual occasions.
For more intimate gatherings, head to the screened-in porch in the back.
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Tennessee Farmhouse, Plan #2001
This Tennesseefarmhouse designbrings the outside in.
Double doors, decks, and windows offer spectacular views of the woodsy property.
The finished basement provides a great gathering space when you’re not enjoying the porch.
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A stoop is a small porch, often with a raised step, without a roof covering.
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