This Feature-Rich Deck And Screened Porch With A Mudroom In East Nashville Is Truly Custom
An ideal utilitarian outdoor living screened porch and adjacent deck checks all of the boxes for convenience and then some with living room seating, a dining nook, and more.
Of all the screened porches we have designed and built of late, this one in East Nashville stands out for the many nuances that make it truly unique.
Private Dining Off To The Side
Away from main screened porch space, and the family’s comings and goings via the two wood Sapele doors adjacent to it, off to the side, the design of this porch lent itself to create a quaint little nook with built-in bench seating, a spot that offers two great views of the rear landscape. The L-shaped design easily accommodates 8 adults.
Wood Is The Word For This Active Family
There had been a small, covered area on the back of this home. So, for the new, larger outdoor project, the homeowners decided to go with the flow of using pressure-treated deck boards on both the screen porch as well as the uncovered open area. The deck makes the most of the view by using a cable railing system all around and down the stairs.
This project highlights how to use a low beadboard wall with 2 rows of cable rail to meet the code’s requirements.
To make the transition to the ground level, a wide step-down landing was added at the PorchCo double doors for better traffic flow and to strengthen the integrity of the design plan.
A Custom Mud Room With Cubbies For Sports Accessories – Inside A Screened Porch
Making the most of what existed, we added a wall to create a mudroom, taking a portion of the old porch and enclosing it, giving the family yet another way to easily enter and exit the home.
There are active families, and then there is this one. To have sporting gear and equipment easily in hand as they head outdoors via the backyard, we designed and built this multifunctional cubbie mudroom enclosure. Like we say, if you can envision it, we can build it.
To obscure the mudroom when entering the porch, we used a standard door and added frosted glass film.
Natural Sources Of Light Highlight The Space
To add light to the space, and add light in the office directly behind the mudroom, we added high transom windows in the mudroom up to the ceiling.
The flat ceiling area that you see was the original porch area before we modified the design and started fresh.
With plenty of room for dining and lounging on this porch, the pressure-treated decking underfoot adds a beautifully natural, rustic character to the space, which is reflected in the open, exposed rafter ceiling, stained to match the wood Sapele doors.
If There Is A Custom Screened Porch In Your Mind’s Eye, Let’s Chat About It
Creative collaboration is key between our team and you when discussing a project. The wants and needs you envision for your new screened porch and deck are all part of the conversation. Call us at (615) 662-2886, option #2.
Adding A Screened Porch To Nashville Home With Tight Backyard Dimensions
How To Add A Screened Porch And Deck To Your Backyard Even If Your Lot Line Is Tight. The Porch Company Designs and Builds Porches Tight Spaces Through Innovation And Logical Thinking.
The Porch Company had a very tight space to work with in this Nashville backyard. Like many properties we work on within the Nashville area, this one features a stunning home built on a lot with a defined space to work in.
Before we brought this design to fruition, the home originally had a deck attached to an existing sunroom. We started this outdoor living space transformation by replacing the existing deck with a new screened porch, and we added a new adjacent deck.
A Low-Maintenance Deck Sets The Stage For Outdoor Living Enjoyment
Starting with the new deck addition. In the spirit of less upkeep means more enjoyment, we used AZEK PVC decking for this portion of the new outdoor space. Combined with the multi-toned, variegated deck boards, we used our Hermitage post sleeves and caps for the railings.
Both the deck and the screened porch also feature solid board skirting with plenty of storage underneath for lawn care equipment, gardening supplies, outdoor furniture, and cushion storage off-season.
Natural Wood Balances With Tones Of White Create An Inviting Outdoor Room
Exiting the home and walking into the new screened porch, one is welcomed by tasteful comfort at every turn. At first glance, you can’t help but notice the marriage of form and function inside the white hip roof interior. Accented with natural wood beams that transcend the depth of the space, they add a subtle, sophisticated charm, reminiscent of the country.
To accentuate the decor of the interior floor, Thermory Ash flooring was selected for it’s warm feel under foot and complements the stained rafter ties.
On the rafter ties, Solaira heaters were installed to fill the space with cozy warmth whenever desired. The heaters provide just enough radiant heat to take the chill off a fall or early spring morning.
Upon entering the screened porch from the deck, you’ll notice our classic Sapele screened door – one of our signature design elements.
The door is an out-swing door, and whenever you have an out-swing door, you cannot have a step down at the door – therefore, the deck and the porch were built to the same level. Had the design scheme allowed for it, we usually prefer to have a step down, as it helps keep water from splattering on the door during a rain and keeps water from rolling back into the porch. But because of building codes, and limited space inside the porch, an out-swing door was the best option.
Elegance And Practicality Equal An Enviable Space
For added texture and tonal balance, the homeowner chose to add custom curtains to this space. In addition to being a beautiful visual accent, they can be drawn to cover the screened walls whenever required for sunshade or desired privacy.
The curtains also come in handy on weekend afternoons while the family is on their screened porch enjoying golf matches and football games on their TV. The custom-built TV cabinet, disguised as a wood sideboard, raises up for active watching, then lowers down and is completely hidden when not in use.
The unique TV cabinet would have taken up some precious floor space, so we created a nook for it by pushing the porch out a few feet in that one section.
This custom porch is warm and charming, despite the space limitations. The red brick tones of the house wall mix with the wood floor and stained beams for a thoughtfully decorated screened room.
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