All across New York and Connecticut, homeowners continue their love affair with the front porch whether you need to renovate the one you have or add a new porch, read on to discover our tips for making your porch project a success. Remodeling Consultants of Stamford has some tips for you.
Why a Front Porch?
Whether you’re an outgoing person who likes to visit with neighbors or an introvert who values privacy – a front porch can give you what you’re looking for. Besides, who doesn’t love a beautiful entrance? A new front porch will enhance your enjoyment of your home. Having a place to relax and enjoy the fresh air during almost any season is lovely. Plus, who doesn’t like decorating with seasonal decor that brings in holidays, birthdays, and even patriotic feelings of pride?
A front porch is an extension of your home both physically and mentally. It adds curb appeal that almost no other addition or renovation can, no matter what type of home you have – from a historic two-story to a modern ranch style.
Hire a Porch Professional
Whether renovating your current porch or adding one, hiring a local contractor with excellent reviews is essential. That way, you know your project will be successful. And your porch will last for years to come, withstand our severe weather conditions, and also have a design that enhances the architecture of your home.
Visualize Your Front Porch Addition
It helps to see your different options before the project begins. Remodeling Consultants can visit your home, show you design options and material choices and let you know which type of porch could enhance the value of your home the most.
Let’s go over some of your options.
Main Types of Porches
Don’t get a porch confused with a deck or a patio that you might have in the front or the back of your home. A porch most often has a separate roof to cover the platform and is at the entrance to your home. Although there are custom variations, here are the three most common types.
- Wraparound Porch – is one of the most popular on the east coast, especially for older homes. This design can wrap around one or both sides. We can show you options so you can see how this design would look on your home.
- Wide Open Porch – This design is often seen with modern architecture. There are wide front steps leading to the entry. Along with this porch, you can also add rock and stone planters, walkways, and lighting to create an impressive entrance.
- Covered Porch – if you love being outside, having a large covered porch is for you. This design has lots of windows to let the sunshine in. A covered porch can give you additional room for an outdoor seating area.
Customize Your Front Porch
Here are some tips whether you’re building or renovating your porch.
- Add a new roof that matches your home’s roof
- Have your porch screened in to keep out the bugs
- Add ceiling fans and possibly outdoor heating
- Add or upgrade the railings and decking
- Paint the deck and front walls of the home
- Add new outdoor furniture, rugs, and decor
If your current porch is well-built and structurally sound, but the design is awkward, we can help, and that doesn’t mean tearing it down. Sometimes, changing the railings, roofline, or columns makes a significant difference.
Remodeling Consultants for Porch Additions & Renovations
Now is the perfect time to build or renovate your front porch. From wraparounds to screened-in, we do it all. Remodeling Consultants have proudly served Westchester County, NY, and along the NY border in CT, including the towns of New Canaan, Greenwich, Westport, Wilton, and Stamford for over 55 years. Contact us today in Westchester or Fairfield County. You can call our New York office at (914) 381-6900 or our Connecticut office at (203) 321-1250.
