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How do you pull all of the pieces together, architectural style, landscaping, and furniture to make your porch sizzle?

No matter the size of porch, there are things you can do based on your home’s architectural style to complement your porch.

Here’s a sampling of a few common architectural styles and complementary features to get you started.



ARCHITECTURAL STYLE

PORCH CHARACTERISTICS

PORCH LANDSCAPING PORCH FURNITURE

ClassicalFederal, Revival, Tidewater, Antebellum

Porches range in size from small to large, symmetrical facades with a central entrance, equal number of windows flank each side of door

Clipped hedges around porch, use brick sidewalks and geometrical plantings in containers on porch

Teak



VictorianGothic, Queen Anne, Revival, Italian

Large, one-story porch that extends across one or two sides of the house; may have multiple porches with some on the second level; use elaborate details (moldings) on porch between posts or columns and around door frame

Symmetrical and colorful plantings in containers or window boxes on porch; use elaborate details (moldings) on porch between posts or columns and around door frame

Wrought Iron

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE PORCH CHARACTERISTICS

PORCH LANDSCAPING PORCH FURNITURE



Colonial style also Dutch, Garrison, Saltbox

Porch is usually small in size with a pediment and perhaps more ornate door frames; crown molding or a pediment over the front door: pilasters or columns; double-hung windows or multi-pane windows in pairs on each side of front door

Brick pathways, symmetrical large plantings on each side of the door, geometric beds, make the porch/entrance dramatic with striking door color and wreath

Classic teak furniture, geometric placement is the key

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE


PORCH LANDSCAPING

PORCH FURNITURE


Farmhouse English/Country

Large wrap-around porches; tall windows; shingle or metal roofs; dormers and gables; lat siding; simple moldings and trim; odd, irregular shape; lack of ornamentation; tall, over-sized windows; natural materials like cedar or stone; blends with natural surroundings

Use symmetrical plantings, simple painted garden furniture, rockers and a swing of course! Use brick, flag stone and stepping-stone walkways to access the porch. Also consider using prominent features like arbors and pergolas. Use mixed beds and borders around porch.

Teak or heavy wrought-iron furniture

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE


PORCH LANDSCAPING

PORCH FURNITURE


Contemporary or modern also Bauhaus, International, or A-Frame

Porches vary in size; not easily distinguishable due to many shapes. Odd, irregular shape design; lack of ornate moldings; wood or stone siding; blends with natural surroundings.

Asymmetrical plantings in, on, and around porch; evergreens around porch is common; flagstones for walkways

Stained or weathered furniture

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE


PORCH LANDSCAPING

PORCH FURNITURE


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