Welcome to the PORCH

Make your home a welcoming place for visitors as soon as they walk up the front steps.

It provides shelter from storms, a respite from heat and a spot to relax with family and friends. The American porch has served as an ideal connection between a home’s interior and exterior for more than 150 years.

PORCH HISTORY

The design style surged in popularity in the late 1800s in America, although its beginnings can be traced to Africa and southern Europe, where heat necessitated outdoor living areas. By the early 1900s, the front porch had become a prime gathering spot. Porch parties became the rage for informal entertaining, allowing guests to easily come and go. Many communities hosted contests for the best porch decorations.