Almost every day, on my drive home from work, I pass a home where a couple sits in matching white rocking chairs on their front porch, sharing a bottle of red wine. They’re young, they’re hip, and they have a gorgeous home – with a cozy and welcoming front porch. Super cute.
It’s the porches like theirs that give me front porch envy on walks through the town. The new construction that has replaced many of the original small brick ranchers on the lots is arts & crafts style. Almost every one of them is flanked by a fantastic front porch.
Even though I’m more of 50’s ranch home kinda girl, this is one of my favorite homes to walk by. I just love the espresso wood siding with the red trim:
This second-story porch, in particular, grabs me every time.
The other homes’ porches also call to me, except that – aside from the usual bench or white Adirondack chair – they are devastatingly naked and unadorned. I can’t imagine having a naked front porch! It’s the perfect spot to spend a lazy weekend morning, watching the world go by. (And being a nosy neighbor!)
If you ask me, the porch on this uniquely painted home is just begging to be furnished.
I love the white trim detail on this one:
Another naked porch!
Finally, this one has some nice wooden seating that compliments the cedar shingles well.
Maybe it’s a nasty little side effect of blogging. Am I the only one who can’t lay eyes on a naked porch without wanting to furnish it?
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I’m sure there are quite a few “nasty little side effects of blogging.” Do you ever think something, and then start blogging it in your head?
Loved this post. I agree, that it’s sad when these homes have such amazing porches and then no furnishings or greenery! Where’s the love?
(can’t wait for the bedroom update)
I blame central air conditioning for the lack of porch use. Everyone here utilizing their porches/patios/outdoor space because no one really has air conditioning and its more comfortable to be outside. I remember from living in the DC area, there was a lot less of that (my theory, because people have A/C).
Oh, it’s a side effect alright. Not to mention the propensity to photograph anything you’re doing.
Wow, I love that little 2nd story porch too! I have been so drawn to porches lately, I love the ones that are just dripping with foliage and have cute little tables. =) So homey!
I have always wanted a front porch. I would hang some lovely baskets of flowers and ferns for color, wicker furniture with comfy cushions, and an outdoor ceiling fan for a breeze on still, summer days.