Front Porches

I don't know about other parts of the country, but one thing that is synonymous with the south is the front porch. There is nothing like lounging in a rocker or swing, taking in the sights and sounds or having a good chat with your neighbor. When we lived in Charleston, we ended up with the deepest front porch that got the afternoon shade on the street. So, our porch became hangout central. We spent many an hour hanging out, chatting and watching the kids play. I don't think I had ever really appreciated how meaningful a good porch is until then.

The house we live in now doesn't have a front porch and I have missed one terribly. This time of year is one of the best times to enjoy them. The temperatures are wonderful, the leaves are changing, there's a crispness in the air, and the kids love being outside. Oh, to have a swing to hang out in as I watch them play. One day.....

So, to appease myself, I hunted up some images of great front porches to share with you. Sit back and imagine yourself and a good friend or your significant other taking time just to talk about the little things or say nothing at all...just enjoying each other's company.

                                    Traditional porch design by Charleston interior designer Alix J. Bragg via Houzz

Traditional porch design by Charleston interior designer Alix J. Bragg

Traditional porch design by Atlanta architect Soorikian Architecture.

Traditional porch design by Birmingham interior designer Tracery Interiors.

Tropical porch design by San Francisco architect Sutton Suzuki Architects.

Traditional porch design by Charleston architect Frederick + Frederick Architects.

Traditional porch design by Boston interior designer Michelle Jacoby, Changing Spaces.

Traditional porch design by Boston architect Duckham Architecture & Interiors.

Traditional exterior design by Atlanta architect Soorikian Architecture.

I am in LOVE with this style home!

Traditional exterior design by other metros architect Jonathan Miller Architects.

Traditional exterior design by Los Angeles interior designer Doni Flanigan.

Traditional exterior design by Miami photographer Craig Denis.

This is one of my personal files that I just love. I have no idea where it came from.

via Southern Accents

via Southern Accents

Via Southern Living

A REAL Charleston porch/piazza via Southern Living

via Southern Living

via Southern Living

via Southern Living

via Southern Living

via Southern Living

Do you have a front porch? If so, make sure to take the time to sit out there and enjoy the little things in life (if not, improvise with a comfy chair or two!). Or as a dear friend once said "Take time to smell the roses". You only get one ride on this merry-go-round. There is no better way to take in God's precious creation than to do so sitting out on the porch:)