Comfort And Class Easily Combine To Define The Elegance And Utility Of This Screened Porch By The Porch Company
Extra special privacy abounds with this second story screened porch in Green Hills from The Porch Company.
Remember the year that Sally Fields exclaimed, “I can’t deny the fact that you like me…you really like me,” at the 57th Academy Awards telecast acknowledging her performance in the film Places In The Heart.
Well, our team at The Porch Company thinks that this Green Hills family shares that same sentiment, as evidenced by the fact that there is a framed section of our yard sign, a testimony of appreciation on display for all to see, hanging on the interior brick wall within their new screened porch.
A Porch So Carefully Planned That Even The HOA Likes Us
Making homeowners happy is one of our primary goals here at The Porch Company. From our much-valued clients who come to us for unique custom screened porch design and construction, to our team members who make it happen, our goal is to make all your porch dreams come true.
With this custom screened porch installation, of primary importance to achieve happiness all around started by following the regulations as outlined by the neighborhood’s Homeowners Association.
The lower third of the porch’s screened walls needed to follow the exterior HOA’s aesthetic code of using a lattice wall system for community design continuity.
Designing To Complement The Home’s Architecture, This Porch Needed A Sloped Roof
As we discussed in an earlier blog post, the pitch of a porch roof must be such that it facilitates the downward flow of rain fall – also true for the slope of the porch floor itself. The home’s second story windows were a starting point in the design process. The only roofline that would work was a low pitch, shed style roof.
Using the existing brick wall sides, as well as the centered brick wall support between the two garage bays, three columns provided the structural foundation strength needed for the porch construction. The larger columns sizes are 10-inches with two 6-inch posts balancing out the sectional design of the upper portion of the screen porch.
In this instance, due to the elevation being above the family’s two-car garage, there are no stairs to the outside rear yard from the new porch for safety reasons.
An Interior Porch View Outward As Lovely As The Gardens At Cheekwood
Once inside the screened porch, the views out onto the rear vista of the yard are as beautiful as one can possibly imagine. Layers of green foliage and pastures set the stage for a gentle skyscape outward.
Views upward toward the Heavens are achieved via the use of custom skylights emanating from the rear of the porch roof base. Between the oversize screened porch panels and the natural light pouring in from the skylights, the only need for artificial light is well after dusk, achieved from the black lantern lighting fixtures on the interior vertical columns and the brick foundation interior wall.
Modern, casual comfort seating for 6 centered in the new porch handily accommodates the inside/outside conversation for family and occasional guests.
Top And Bottom, Real Wood Sets The Stage For Aesthetic Beauty
The flooring is tongue and groove cypress, chosen for its inherent beauty and outdoor weather tolerance. Above it all, the beamed ceiling follows suit with the tongue and groove installed in the opposite direction of the floor accentuating the length of the roomy porch interior.
As for functional finishing touches, in addition to the decorative accents of the post lights, we also installed Solaira heaters on the ceiling beams on either side of the overhead fans.
Leaving no proverbial stone unturned, and in the spirit of meticulous detail, even the underside of the porch was painted because it was so very visible from the ground driveway level. Details and completeness all around. That’s standard operating procedure at The Porch Company.
Will Our Logo Grace The Exterior Walls Of Your Screened Porch?
Not necessary, but only time will tell. Instead of telling the family’s visitors who is responsible for this stunning screened porch, all they need to do is simply point to the framed branding statement on the brick wall.
If you’re ready to improve your perspective of functional and beautiful outdoor living rooms via a screened porch that will become the envy of your neighborhood, call us.
During business hours we can be reached at 615-662-2886, option #2. During the later hours feel free to connect with us via email at Hello@PorchCompany.com, or online. It would be our pleasure to meet with you at your convenience.
Love Where You Live In The Splendid, Tasteful Comfort Of A New Screened Porch
Meticulous and well-crafted details make the Green Hills screened porch one the most inviting outdoor living spaces we’ve ever had the pleasure to design and build.
As we look back on the design and construction of this fine screened porch, the first word that comes to mind every time we see the photos is “handsome.”
This latest Porch Company custom creation doesn’t leave anyone out of the comfort and access equation. Starting on the outside, the way in leads off with our classic Sapele screened door. Even Fido has his own outdoor entrance.
A Screened Porch Built To Live In Forever
This well-appointed cluster home in a popular suburban neighborhood sets the stage for family relaxation in a way that couldn’t be duplicated without a screened porch addition.
Regardless of the season – or the reason – this outdoor living enclave is built with creature comforts in every imaginable way. When it’s hot out, those two enormous ceiling fans effectively chase the warm air flow away.
And when it’s chilly out, the Solaira heaters instantly convert the area into one that is perfectly nice and toasty.
An Eye For Detail Brings Architectural Continuity And Balance
This design is yet another example of how we utilize available space to the best advantage to bring the family an amazing, screened porch.
By using columns similar to the ones on the front of the home, we create the visual effect that this new screened porch addition was always there – and always meant to be. The homeowners chose vertical aluminum square pickets for the lower third of their screened walls. Pickets are often a top choice for visibility and air flow.
A fun detail in this design plan are those tasteful shuttered awnings over the transom windows on the fireplace side of the porch. They add a charming visual aesthetic all the while helping to block the sun from that direction in correlation to the placement of the porch.
Earthy Stacked Stone Fireplace Creates A Stunning Interior Effect
The new stacked stone fireplace, in contrast to the house’s brick wall exterior, is a ventless gas-burning style, which eliminates the need for a full chimney.
At the highest point in this porch, you’ll notice the open rafter ceiling painted in white. This is one trick we employ to reflect light into the home and keep a brightness on the porch as well.
As you approach the small staircase to reach the adjacent grilling area deck/landing, the steps were crafted with low maintenance AZEK PVC decking, supported by a functional black Fortress railing.
And speaking of black as a décor color, the gooseneck LED light fixtures on the interior beams define another space on this porch, for dining or card playing. It’s a refreshing change to see something other than can lights illuminating an outdoor room in such notable style.
Wood Accents Finish Off This Exquisite Screened Porch Design
In keeping with the homeowner’s decor, the interior floor has been laid with cypress boards. With its legendary beauty and natural durability, cypress has long been used on beach homes along the Atlantic seaboard and throughout the Southern United States.
Cypress flooring has some naturally preservative qualities and is an ideal wood for screened porches that need to balance heat, humidity, and frequent rains.
It is interesting to note that cypress is often a material of choice, in place of other wood species, such as cedar, redwood, and pressure-treated wood. When used in a semi-protected, outdoor environment such as a screen porch, cypress wood combines sturdiness and good looks together.
When Out Of Sight Keeps Wiring Out Of Mind
We also wanted to share that we used one of our Porch Store mantels below the large format TV which enabled all of the wiring to be hidden away within it. Our variety of porch fireplace mantel options means there is something for everyone.
Porch Company Creativity
We can’t help but feel inspired and a surge of creativity every time we install one of our hollowed-out mantels on a client’s porch. Understandably, we’ve loved the idea of hiding electronics wiring inside a hollowed timber ever since we began developing it. We’re excited to share these mantels in The Porch Store's online store!
An Abundance Of Beautiful Options Awaits
Discover what options and inspirations we can come up with for your outdoor living by chatting with our design team.
We invite you to connect with us online by clicking here. You may also phone us at (615) 662-2886 or email us at sales@porchco.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
