Problem Solving Is Just One Part Of Our Porch Transformation Process At The Porch Company

Tucked away in the inviting Sylvan Park area of Nashville, Tennessee, The Porch Company recently undertook a project that showcased our expertise in custom porch design and problem-solving capabilities.

Our client, a homeowner with a passion for outdoor living, sought to replace an aging porch structure with a new, functional space that harmonized with the historic charm of their home while overcoming challenges posed by an existing storm drain easement.

Understanding The Porch Design Challenge

The storm drain easement in the backyard posed a unique challenge, limiting the size and scope of the new porch. However, our experienced porch design and engineering team saw this as an opportunity to think creatively and develop a solution.

Rather than seeing the storm drain easement as a limitation, we embraced it as a design feature. Our team designed a two-room porch for the Sylvan Park home with different roof lines, one vaulted and one with a flat roof, strategically maximizing the available space while maintaining the desired aesthetics. This approach not only addressed the size restrictions but also added architectural interest to the porch.

An Intimate Porch Al Fresco Dining Area

One of the rooms in the porch is dedicated to creating an intimate al fresco dining area, perfect for enjoying meals with family and friends. The seating arrangement, carefully designed to accommodate eight guests comfortably, invites lively conversations and memorable gatherings.

The Second Porch Room Provides Luxurious Seating For Family And Guests

The gable roof portion of the porch became the gathering space, offering seating options for both the family and their guests. This versatile area served as a hub for relaxation, entertainment, and quality time spent outdoors. Our team provided some needed privacy by installing a 1x6 cypress wall that adds a warm and cozy feel to the outdoor living space.

An Exterior-Centered Entrance Door, Complete With A Doggie Access

To ensure seamless access to both rooms of the porch, we installed an exterior-centered entrance door. This thoughtful addition not only facilitates easy movement between the spaces but also includes a doggie access panel, catering to the furry family members and their convenience.

Attention To Detail And Finishing Touches

To enhance the comfort and functionality of the new porch, we incorporated ceiling height heating elements, ensuring year-round enjoyment even during cooler seasons. An oversized fan provides a gentle breeze on warm days, while carefully placed accent lighting adds ambiance and highlights the architectural features of the porch.

Cypress wood is known for its natural durability and resistance to rot, decay, and insect damage. This makes it an excellent choice for outdoor applications like screened porches, where exposure to the elements is inevitable. Also, cypress wood has natural oils that help it withstand moisture and weathering, making it ideal for environments with varying humidity levels and weather conditions.

Solid 1X cypress boards are relatively stable and less prone to warping or twisting, especially when properly installed and maintained by our expert team. This stability ensures that the new porch maintains its structural integrity over time. Furthermore, cypress wood has a beautiful, distinct grain pattern and a warm, honey-toned color that adds character and charm to the interior of a screened porch. Its natural beauty enhances the overall aesthetic of the space.

The flooring of the new porch, made of heat-modified Ash, not only offers durability but also contributes to a warm and inviting atmosphere.

For long term stability and dimensional stability, heat modification enhances the durability of Ash wood, making it more resistant to decay, rot, and insect damage. This increased durability is especially beneficial in outdoor environments where the porch floor is exposed to moisture, sunlight, and varying weather conditions.

Also, heat-modified Ash is less prone to shrinking, swelling, or warping compared to untreated wood. This dimensional stability ensures that the porch floor maintains its shape and integrity over time, reducing the need for frequent maintenance or repairs.

Client Collaboration And Personalization Courtesy Of The Porch Company

Kudos to the Sylvan Park homeowner for their collaboration and personal touches that further enhances the porch's appeal. Their decision to paint the back wall of the house inside the porch created a cohesive and inviting environment, making the porch feel like a natural extension of their home, rather than an addition.

The Porch Company's meticulous attention to detail, innovative design solutions, and commitment to client satisfaction were showcased in the transformation of this exquisite two-room porch in Sylvan Park. From overcoming challenges posed by a storm drain easement to creating functional and inviting spaces, our team's expertise shone through, resulting in a porch that not only meets but exceeds the client's expectations.

Your Sylvan Park Solution For Porch Perfection

The Porch Company is a design/build construction company focusing on creating screen porches, open-air porches and outdoor structures that fit your lifestyle.

Be it a screened in porch, an open air porch, a front porch or other outdoor structures, connect with us for a complimentary design consultation.

Call us at 629-209-1672, email us at hello@porchcompany.com or simply click right here to connect to us.