7 Surprising Features for Your Front Yard
With autumn and the holidays beginning just weeks away (assuming you’re including Halloween), now is a great time to plan your entry for a great seasonal welcome! Your front porch or stoop is the perfect place to create an eye-catching focal point such as colorful potted plants, garland, lighting, benches, fabrics, lanterns, etc. But you […]
The Special Appeal of Craftsman Front Porch Design
If you are a fan of the HGTV show “House Hunters,” you can attest to the fact that Craftsman style homes are extremely popular (and not just with reality television “stars”). Let’s take a quick “tour” of the Craftsman. A Short History Craftsman homes were first introduced in Southern California in the early 1900s. Brothers […]
Learn How We Render Porch Designs
At Georgia Front Porch, we pride ourselves on great porch and portico designs. Now, Gary Zielinski (Senior Designer) provides a backstage peek into how our company creates photo renditions. Q: Do you always provide options for both porch and portico customers using photos of their own homes? A: In most cases we do because we […]
A Craftsman Porch Makeover on a Cape Cod Home
Recently we were given the opportunity to help one of our clients transform their home from a pretty Cape Cod home by adding a beautiful Craftsman porch. What started out as a mission to enhance curb appeal resulted in a transformation that featured a front porch with both aesthetic and functional benefits. Now for the details. […]
Fall Plantings: Choose the Best Trees for Streets and Sidewalks
As a homeowner, you’ve probably heard how important trees are to your property value. Truly, money does grow on trees when it comes to resale, as mature trees can add thousands of dollars in profit. And fall is the optimal time to plant because cooler temps allow trees to establish root systems before the spring […]
How to Make a Great Entrance
When you think about it, your front entry or foyer is a visitor’s first impression of your home. The irony is that of all the rooms to address, the foyer isn’t one that people tend to think about. So, allow us to give you a few ideas to get the juices flowing, so, well, you’ll […]
A Cornucopia of Ways to Welcome Visitors for the Holidays
Let the festivities begin! Yes, before we know it, the holiday season will be upon us.
It’s a Dirty, Rotting Shame!
Have you ever walked up to a front door and noticed peeling paint and rotting wood around the doorframe and windows? Pretty unsightly, isn’t it? But, that’s a common problem when the home is missing protection from the elements such as exposure to sun, rain, ice, etc. Moisture can also seep in behind exterior siding […]
What is Your Home’s Roof Portico Style? Flat Roof, Hip Roof, and More
When adding a portico to your home one of your most important decisions is the roof style. That’s why we carefully consider your home’s existing roof style to ensure that the roof portico fits seamlessly with your home’s exterior.
Make Your Front Yard More Social
Do you use your backyard to host cookouts, parties or drinks with friends? But what about that very public space in your front yard which offers a great opportunity to connect with people in your neighborhood? Here are some front yard and front porch ideas to inspire you:
