Creative Thinking And Design Mastery Are Just The Beginning Of This Forest Hills TN Screened Porch And Deck Combination Space
When we first arrived at this majestic Forest Hills family home, we noticed the rear of the home already had a very large second story deck, which the family wished to keep. So we retained the footprint of that existing deck structure, strengthened it and changed the decking, adding a screened porch in the process.
When we first arrived at this majestic Forest Hills family home, we noticed the rear of the home already had a very large second-story deck, which the family wished to keep. So we retained the footprint of that existing deck structure, strengthened it and changed the decking, adding a screened porch in the process.
The resulting transformed outdoor living space now consists of a screened porch and deck combination space with dry space for storage under the screened porch.
Keeping What Works And Improving What Doesn’t
By keeping the original second-story deck and redecking its surface, we kept what had worked for this family, but we added a new screened porch. We also replaced the deck railing with black metal Fortress rail and used a composite cap on the railing even though the deck is Thermory Pine.
Our screened porch design plan yielded a hip roof on the new porch supported by The Porch Company box columns. For protection and architectural interest, we embellished it with a wood picket railing
Beautiful Longevity By Using Thermory Pine Decking On The Deck And Porch
Our team chose the new durability standard for softwood decking,
Thermory Pine Decking. It redefines expectations for softwood decking. Unequaled in durability and stability, this thermally modified Scots pine decking features distinct knots, a beautiful golden brown color, and no visible sapwood.
As the house indentation has an existing ceiling – and the new porch has a roof of its own, to introduce natural sunlight we needed a creative solution.
So, we installed sun tunnels in the ceiling to allow more light into the porch and thus, into the home. Notice the soft glow of natural sunlight on the interior brick wall. A win/win.
Best of all, sun tunnels are a sustainable lighting solution as they reduce the need for artificial lighting during the daytime, which can lead to energy savings. Also, they provide a natural and pleasing quality of light, enhancing the visual comfort and ambiance of the interior space.
A Floating Stone Fireplace Provides Unique Architectural Interest While Keeping The Chilly Evenings More Comfortable
Notice the floating stone fireplace, which we cantilevered as the faux stone is lighter than traditional stone. Positioned in front of the conversation seating area, and to the right of the screened porch dining room, this gas-burning heat source adds a cozy touch to keep family and friends comfortable – while giving them something beautiful to look at.
Speaking of comfort, we also installed a 72-inch ceiling fan, Solaira heaters and ambient coach lighting on the horizontal columns.
As we used the existing posts for the exterior staircase, we dressed them up a bit with our Hermitage sleeves on the staircase of the deck, which worked great for adding the needed height.
Using Real Wood For Exterior Porch Spaces With Peak Modified Wood
The aim of Peak Modified Wood is to overcome the shortcomings of standard timber. The heat modification treatment of the real wood dries out the inherit sugars in the wood to keep bugs out and resist rot.
This modification process enhances the performance of the wood, resulting in improvements in the longevity of timbers – dimensional stability, decay resistance, and reduced water absorption, with less expansion and contraction. In addition, since most advanced modification processes are environmentally friendly, the materials can still be disposed of properly at the end of the product life cycle.
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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.
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