Decide what the porch needs to do
A front porch welcomes guests. A rear porch extends the kitchen or great room. A screened porch handles bugs. A wraparound porch gives shade and movement around the house.
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House Plans with Porches
A porch changes how a house feels before you ever step inside. The best porch plans give you shade, welcome, outdoor dining, a place to watch the view, and a softer transition between house and land.
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The Runaway
3 Beds 2 1/2 Baths 1,543 sq. ft.
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Waterview Cabin
3 Beds 2 1/2 Baths 1,387 sq. ft.
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Mossy Creek Cabin
3 Beds 2 1/2 Baths 1,543 sq. ft.
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Nantahala Cottage
2 Beds 1 Bath 804 sq. ft.
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Serenbe Farmhouse
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,765 sq. ft.
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Lake Glenville Cottage
3 Beds 2 1/2 Baths 1,501 sq. ft.
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Lake James Cabin
3 Beds 2 1/2 Baths 1,604 sq. ft.
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Asheville Mountain
4 Beds 4 1/2 Baths 2,618 sq. ft.
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Appalachia Mountain
3 Beds 2 1/2 Baths 1,989 sq. ft.
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Stonegate
3 Beds 2 1/2 Baths 2,703 sq. ft.
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How to choose the right plan.
Check depth, not just length
A porch that is too shallow looks nice in renderings but will not furnish well. Usable porches need enough depth for chairs, tables, circulation, and doors.
Use the porch to control sun and rain
Porches can protect windows, cool the house, and make rainy-day entry easier when rooflines and overhangs are planned carefully.
Before you choose.
What types of porches are included in these plans?
This collection can include front porches, rear porches, screened porches, side porches, patios, and wraparound porches depending on the plan.
Does a porch add to the heated square footage?
Usually no. Covered porches are typically counted separately from heated living area, but they do add foundation, roof, framing, and finish cost.
Can a porch be enlarged during modifications?
Often, yes. Porch depth, roof tie-ins, columns, stairs, and railings can usually be adjusted during plan modifications.