Your porch and front door are your welcome mat and will welcome guests to your home. The curb appeal of your house is affected by the style of your front porch. It also determines what decor options you have and whether or not you can use them. There are many porch styles available so it is easy to choose the one that suits your needs. These are some porches that you should consider when building your dream custom home.

5 Front Porch Styles For Your Custom Home

There are many front porch styles that you can choose from to create the exterior look you desire for your custom home in Myrtle Beach.

1. Open Stoop

Open stoop is a minimalist style for a front porch. It isn’t very large. A stoop style is a combination of a small set or number of steps and a platform at the front of your entrance door.

It is usually used to allow someone to place their feet when they knock on your door or ring the bell. Although these porches may not be large enough to accommodate any furniture, they can hold seasonal decorations.

An open stoop, however, is unprotected and doesn’t offer any protection from the elements for anything that is standing there. This is a great option for homeowners that don’t intend to spend much time outside of their home and want to make use of the extra square footage for a porch or deck at the back.

2. Portico

Porticos are basically covered stoops. Covering the space from the front door provides some protection from the elements for decorations and people standing on it. This cover can be used to increase curb appeal as well as add an architectural element to the front of your home.

A portico can be covered so you have more flexibility with decorations. A portico is typically not large enough to accommodate furniture. A portico, which is similar to an open stoop in design, is a great option for homeowners who don’t want guests or sit outside on their front porches.

3. Front Porch Covered

The covered front porch is one of the most popular types of porches for new home construction. A covered front porch is a great option for homeowners who want to protect their front porch from the elements. This style can be customized as it has no fixed elements.

The size of your front porch can be determined by you. To make it more spacious than a portico, you can extend it to the front of your house. The classic design idea of a wide front porch is also a popular feature.

4. Wrap-Around Porch

Wrap-around porches are a beautiful addition to any custom home. To be considered a wraparound porch, the porch must extend continuously around at least two sides. If it wraps around the entire house and covers the front, it can extend along either side of the house. However, it does not have to.

A wrap-around porch has many benefits. Wrap-around porches add a beautiful architectural element to your custom built home. You can also use it to entertain guests and store furniture.

A wrap-around porch is great for entertaining guests or relaxing on your own. This porch design is great for homeowners who want an outdoor living space that’s large enough to be visible from their front door.

5. Farmer’s Porch

This type of porch is an open porch facing the front that extends across the width and front of the house. It doesn’t wrap around either at least one or both sides. It is not covered. The sides remain open. It is often elevated above or constructed higher than the ground.

Common features include support beams or railings with a farm house style. This porch is typically larger than at the front of the house, so there’s plenty of space for furniture and entertaining.

These are some common porch styles to look at and will help you choose the right porch for your home. When designing a custom-built home, the style of your porch is only one aspect to consider. It’s an exciting opportunity to build your own home. However, it can also be daunting. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

A custom home builder that offers a design/build service will be a great partner. They will take care of all the details and guide you through every step so that you can be excited about your dream home.

Contact Dawol Homes today if you are ready to bring your dream home to reality!

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