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Large Front Porches

wilma — Sun, 10 May 2020 15:27:26 GMT

Do you like large front porches?

I’ve always loved and wanted a large front porch. I would love to have room for chairs, plants, and maybe a swing! My porch is so small and tiny. There’s barely room for one flowerpot.

Here are 2 photos of houses with porches that I like. I also like the exteriors & architecture of these 2 homes.

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Spurt — Sun, 10 May 2020 15:29:55 GMT

Yep, always loved large front porches....beautiful photos!

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stevieb — Sun, 10 May 2020 15:42:28 GMT

I do and I don't. It depends on the house. Both of these are attractive houses. My personal preference is for a more private large screened-in porch, which probably wouldn't be desirable or attractive on the front of the house.

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Imaoldhippie — Sun, 10 May 2020 15:36:08 GMT

Yes I like large front porches. I really like the 2nd house and the porch.

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LizzieInSRQ — Sun, 10 May 2020 15:38:23 GMT

Growing up I once went to a two story house that had a 2nd floor "porch" that went the entire circumference of the house. The house was on a couple of acres. The view was spectacular and had these luxurious rocking chairs, about 4 to 6 on each side of the home. I wanted to have that with my large immediate family to gather someday. It was never to be. Im single, no kids but what a memory!

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 10 May 2020 15:47:07 GMT

Myfront porch is nice, but I wish it was larger, maybe in my next life. Sigh.

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godi — Sun, 10 May 2020 15:59:23 GMT

I also love big front porches. I would decorate it so much. Every holiday and it would never end.

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spiderw — Sun, 10 May 2020 16:04:15 GMT

Since I was a young girl I have always loved front porches. I lived in the city so it was out of the question to have one. When I looked for a home in the suburbs later in life I hoped to find one with a big front porch but didn't have any luck finding what I liked in my price range. Decks were the thing at the time. I still love front porches and would take the second house in a blink!!!!!!

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TheMemphisVette — Sun, 10 May 2020 16:15:55 GMT

yes!

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Mz iMac — Sun, 10 May 2020 17:42:30 GMT

@spiderw wrote:
I lived in the city so it was out of the question to have one.

That's strange. I grew up in the city too. In the neighborhood(s) I grew up in, every house had front & back porches. Some open & some enclosed.

After I married & moved to a city in N.J., I was shocked the houses had no front porches. Looked funny to me.

When we bought a house "in the burbs" we added a front porch which we kept open. The added back porch was enclosed.

The 2nd floor of the house had a deck which ran the length of the house. Our house was the only one in town w/porches & a deck.

I currently live in a 55+ community. Each building has wrap around porches. The back porches are screened.

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ScarletDove — Sun, 10 May 2020 17:44:29 GMT

The victorian is fabulous!

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DREAMON — Sun, 10 May 2020 18:06:14 GMT

I like a porch large or small ..it's nice to have a roof and landing at the entrance to a house. It gets you out of the rain and snow, is attractive, gives you a place to land and put down packages and groceries ..I like a porch with a roof.

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KathyM23 — Sun, 10 May 2020 18:11:24 GMT

I love house #2. It is my dream kind of home. I love large, victorian homes with wrap around porches. But I only want one that has been updated already with new wiring, plumbing, kitchen and baths and of course that would put it out of my price range. DH always said he did not want to work all day and come home and work again all night remodeling an upkeeping and older home. The house pictured needs better landscaping tho - trees and flowers.

So I do have a large front porch, but it is on a home we had built in the 90's. Funny thing is - I have allergies and rarely get to sit outside on the porch, but I sure do like to decorate it and look at it.

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Nataliesgramma — Sun, 10 May 2020 18:43:57 GMT

Love them!

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haddon9 — Sun, 10 May 2020 18:49:12 GMT

I LOVE the second house! Beautiful!

We have a small front porch. It's be enough for a pair of Adirondack chairs and a small table with a potted plant on either side of the front door.

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ECBG — Sun, 10 May 2020 20:12:45 GMT

I've always loved the romance of porches. When I built this house, I designed a wrap around porch.

Love this! (I just don't like the room with the dormer on the inside because of the loss of space.

I always think these porches are perfect for homemade ice cream!

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AuntG — Sun, 10 May 2020 20:58:59 GMT

Front and back porches are nice. I like covered ones so any decorations are protected from the elements.

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Boomernichols — Sun, 10 May 2020 21:08:10 GMT

I love house #2. The front porch with some rockers, sun patients and or ferns with ice tea would be good times!

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mspatmac — Sun, 10 May 2020 21:19:52 GMT

I love porches too but unfortunately I've never lived in a house with an expansive front lawn that would make a front porch usuable. The homes posted are beautiful

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Still Raining — Sun, 10 May 2020 21:58:57 GMT

I have lusted for one with a deep, deep roof and two side walls (from the house). Rain proof. All I have is a weenie one.