Options to Consider with Front Porch Ceiling Design
Looking for a way to add charm to your front porch? Start by looking up—at the ceiling! Most porches either are open with visible rafter or covered with various materials. Perhaps you have an unfinished porch ceiling or are bothered by the look of underside roof materials. Today, there are many choices beyond basic plywood […]
The Art of Designing an Awesome Front Porch
A great front porch begins with a simple idea: Add beauty and function to your front entrance and enhance your curb appeal. What makes the concept so exciting is the variety of options available. It can also be extremely daunting. But it doesn’t have to be when you have the right resource on your side! […]
Simple Ideas to Protect Your Exterior Side and Back Doors
Homeowners face a constant battle to protect their homes and minimize the associated expenses. As we know, it is much more cost effective to prevent a problem from happening rather than addressing it after it has occurred. Here are some tips to protect your exterior side and back doors. Exterior Side Doors • Check your […]
Beautify Your Home with Curvy Curb Appeal Tips
While it is true that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, the shortest distance to enhanced curb appeal often is filled with curves. The following curb appeal tips explore what that can mean for your home. Garden Beds The traditional way to complement a home with a foundation bed is to […]
Contemporary Porches Reflect Today’s Lifestyles
Fresh, Modern Curb Appeal Inspires New Style Trends for Contemporary Porches Contemporary porches not only create your home’s first impression, they extend a warm welcome to guests and visitors. The porch is an extension of your home’s interior, with an open floor plan that makes it stand out from its more traditional neighbors; a compelling […]
Give your Garage Doors Style and Curb Appeal with a Garage Arbor Overhang
Have you noticed how highly visible many garages are from the street? It’s often the first thing a visitor sees when they pass your home. Many times garages are designed and built with little to no architectural accents. In other words, they’re rather plain. Large, flat open spaces can detract from the beauty of your […]
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. […]
