I Love Porches!

If I had a choice between having a porch or a deck, then a porch would win any day of the week. I’m devoted to screen porches in particular. There’s nothing like having a shaded or sunny spot with no bugs and a breeze. And if it’s raining, you can still enjoy a screened porch despite the weather(provided the rain is coming down rather straight and your porch is large enough to allow you a sitting spot away from the screens).

I spend time on decks but they can get too hot in the middle of the day. The mosquitoes can eat at you in the evening, or even dusk. Forget being out there when it rains, unless you want to be wet.

Here, then, some images showing a variety of porches. Summer is on it’s way after all.

Photo by Catalano Architects. See more victorian porch designs

A traditional porch in Boston

Photo by Brickmoon Design. See more traditional porch designs

Note the blue ceiling on this porch

Photo by Ambiance Interiors. See more rustic sunroom designs

This one has a rustic feel with its wood furnishings

See more traditional sunroom designs

A conservatory style porch in London

Photo by Conservatory Craftsmen. See more traditional sunroom designs

Another conservatory, this one in Philadelphia

Photo by Group3. See more coastal porch designs

A sweet porch in Charleston

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An octagonal porch in Chicago

Photo by BlueStone Construction, LLC. See more rustic porch designs

A porch with motorized Phantom screens and a fireplace

Photo by tumbleweed and dandelion.com. See more shabby-chic style porch designs

A small cottage in Los Angeles with a sweet and inviting front porch

Photo by Sarah Greenman. See more farmhouse porch designs

A porch decorated with colors and plants

Photo by Whitten Architects. See more coastal porch designs

A wraparound porch in Portland, Maine

Photo by Rethink Design Studio. See more coastal porch designs

This porch feels very open and airy with its high ceilings

See more traditional sunroom designs

I had to include this one because I know exactly which house this is. I’ve been inside this house and this porch! The views are lovely.

 

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They Fell in Love…

And Then They Bought It

My sister and I were working with a lovely newly wedded couple to find them a home. We looked at homes in Saint Paul. We looked in Minneapolis. We looked along the river front. And then this home came on the market. Initially, the only photo on the MLS was of the front exterior. I told them it was either ugly and dated inside or the listing agents were planning professional photos to be taken.  It turned out they were having professional photos taken of the interiors.

We went to see it right away. The couple knew they had found something special that first time through. My sister and I have worked with many buyers who have walked into homes and known immediately it was the home for them.

The home had been owned by the sellers for over forty years. The prior owners had also lived in this home for decades. Both of the previous owners had been newly wedded couples when they first moved in to this home. This is what I call great predecessor history. It bodes well for this couple’s future happiness.

The next day we went back with an architect to get some ideas and cost information for remodeling the kitchen. The architect confirmed they had great space to work with.

They made their offer, and after some pretty painless negotiation, the contract was signed and delivered. They secured an amazing 2.75% mortgage rate. The closing took place at the end of July. They love their new home.

I can’t wait to see their new kitchen!

The home has a great screened porch!

And a private, double lot with mature trees and perennial gardens.

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Ready to buy or sell a home? Call the sister team.
We’d love to help you move forward.

Ellen and Kate Walsh
Coldwell Banker Burnet
612.220.3304
emwalsh@cbburnet.com

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Perfect Bliss: The Screened Porch

Perfect Bliss Can be Just Outside One of Your Doors

A screened porch on the front of a home.

I grew up in homes with screened porches. It was the best room in the house on a summer day. The porch was a spot that offered shaded comfort, gentle breezes, the sounds of nature, and the perfect place to read, dine, play cards, talk and nap. And best of all—no mosquitoes!

It’s still my favorite place during summer. I’ll take a screened porch over a deck any day of the week.

Many homes feature an open porch. Here’s an article that offers a new and improved way to install a porch screen.

How to Install a Porch Screen | Step-by-Step | Porch | This Old House – Introduction.

A Porch on a Home by the Creek

Porch and Chairs

A Wrap-Around Porch

Porch with a view of nature.

This home's porch opens to the master suite and the dining/kitchen area.

The porch overlooks this beautiful garden with a water feature.

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