The Porch Company Brings Imaginative Style And Flair To This Custom Porch In 12 South Nashville

Living in the 12 South area of Nashville offers residents a truly unique experience, blending the best of urban living with a deep appreciation for outdoor spaces. The community's dedication to creating inviting and communal backyards reflects not only the Southern tradition of hospitality but also a shared love for the vibrant culture that defines this dynamic neighborhood. In 12 South, the outdoors isn't just an extension of one's home; it's a canvas for creating lasting memories and fostering connections that make this neighborhood truly special.

The architectural diversity in 12 South contributes to the neighborhood's unique character. From historic homes with wrap-around porches to modern constructions with stylish multi-functional back porches, residents have embraced the opportunity to personalize their outdoor living spaces.

A Perfect Example Custom Designed And Built With Care Is This 12 South Rear Porch By The Porch Company

When our crew first arrived at this 12 South home, the rear of the house had a small, screened porch. It was very basic and just too narrow to be truly useful for this family.

Before.

So, first step, take down the existing porch. Step two, remove an existing gas fireplace inside the house which took up space in the old porch structure. In the design process, we created a new fireplace at the very back of the new porch and added a new window in place of the original fireplace.

After.

In order to maintain an uninterrupted sightline from inside the second story of the home into the backyard area, we made sure that the roofline of the new porch was low enough, so it did not block exterior views.

Other new architectural features include a vaulted, pitched roof which is noticeable once inside this new 12 South porch.

At the far left, as one exits the porch to the patio area, the landing was bumped out, to accommodate the BBQ grill.  This design gives the grill room enough to open the screen door and is not visually in your face when you’re inside the porch.

Frequently, homeowners request amenities for the family pooch.  Here our porch team also added a doggie door in the lower section of one of the screen doors.  Very convenient.

Architectural Details Make This 12 South Porch Unique

Looking at the porch from poolside, the two different rooflines can be seen.  The section that attaches the porch to the house is virtually flat while the larger portion of the porch is covered by a hip roof.  The flat breezeway section gives the designer the leeway to create almost any shape for the larger section.  

Once inside the porch, the upward view shows two rustic, stained beams supporting the roof, in addition to a large oscillating fan at the very roof center and heaters along the header boards.

The flat roof breezeway section now becomes the dining area. The heater situated overhead gives diners a little extra warmth on a spring or fall day.

The two different rooflines give the porch two distinct spaces.  The hip roof section becomes a comfortable living room arrangement with a teak bench, and nice sized porch swing plus the two captain chairs. In the foreground, as soon as you step from the house onto the porch, is the dining table and chairs, ready for a spring brunch or summer lunch.

This porch features products that are from The Porch Store such as picket fence style railings and the screened doors.  The solid paneled screen door is one of many styles offered.

Focusing on the railing inserts, we used a 30-inch height so that folks inside the porch could easily see out into the yard or into the pool area. This height is stipulated by codes if the porch is 30 inches or less to grade.  The picket design also helps keep the air moving on a porch.  

For the porch floor, tongue and groove pressure treated pine flooring with a light finish was installed, achieving the look the homeowner wanted.  Pine flooring is one of many choices a homeowner has when planning their outdoor room. 

Being sure not to be without the glow and crackle of a custom fireplace, our new installation includes one at the far end of the porch. To keep the fireplace, mantel and raised hearth within codes restrictions, a concrete mantel from MagraHearth with a wood finish was chosen.

Catering To Homes Within 12 South Neighborhood And Way Beyond

It is interesting to note that The Porch Store was a company that evolved naturally over time, under the umbrella of The Porch Company.

The Porch Company has been designing and building porches in Nashville, Tennessee, for over 30 years. The Porch Company’s experience, reputation and beautiful photos had homeowners from all over the United States calling and asking, “How can I get that railing in this photo?,” or, “Can I buy the screen door on this page of your website?” … so much so that we thought – maybe you can!

The Porch Company started producing these products and shipping them out to customers all over the country. And more than 10 years later, we created our own specialty LLC; The Porch Store.

Ever since, The Porch Store has been growing and evolving. We hope to give everyone access to quality products that enhance the look of their outdoor living space, regardless of the city or state they live in.

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Limited Landscape Area Proves No Obstacle For This Straight And Skinny Slice Of Outdoor Living Luxury In Nashville’s 12 South District

Reflecting back on this recent backyard transformation, we are reminded of the axiom “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” So in addition to our expert design and porch construction team, we partnered with Palmingo Pools and Integrity Landscape & Design to bring this refreshing recipe to life.

Although the plot of land this 12 South home sits on is long and thin, we loved the challenge on how to maximize every square inch of it, giving the family exactly what they were looking for despite confining property plot lines.

Take One Part Inground Swimming Pool Add A Paver Patio Blend With A Custom Porch Creation By The Porch Company And Drink It All In

Savor the flavor of this exquisite resort-like backyard that now is the hit of 12 South.

It’s all inviting and beautiful. Right?

It looks like a dream come true. Right?

But when it came to installing the swimming pool, it could have been a nightmare.

Palmingo Pools had to high-lift a crane with the pool over this 3-story house in order to get it into the lot and situated in the place it now calls home.

As for the stunning grey tones of the paver patio, stone walls and that stunning louvered arbor, that was all Integrity Landscape & Design.

Our contribution is the slender 9-foot wide custom screened porch, resplendent in shades of rich grey tones to augment the exterior palette.

This combination of a lower level porch and elevated deck amazingly accommodates a ventless gas fireplace with a Porch Co mantle, a large Smart TV and comfortable performance fabric, weather-resistant cushioned seating.

Come Al Fresco Dining Time, Step Up To The New Outdoor Dining Room

 The newly refurbished elevated concrete deck now features a dining table with two swivel captain chairs and a loveseat.

When crossing the tongue and grove Thermally modified ash floor in the porch, notice how limited space proved to be no obstacle to giving our client exactly what she was looking for – quaint, cozy, warm and large enough to enjoy the outdoor leisure pleasures of life.

To complement the porch flooring, we stained the elevated concrete deck area for visual continuity and design cohesiveness.

This long, narrow outdoor living space also manages to feature a heater recessed in the ceiling, a sliding door, and a deck above it all with a rubber roof reinforced with synthetic decking.

Really – what more could one ask for?

The Only True Limits Lie Within One’s Mind – Not Ours

Where there is a will, there’s a way – and this custom installation loudly proves that point.

We invite you to meet with us to explore all that is truly possible with custom porch possibilities.

Call us at 615-662-2886. You can also click this link right here to connect with our team.