How to Design a Screened-In Porch
Screened-in porches can be an extension of either your yard or your home. These rooms can be built in a manner of ways to serve various purposes. It is important to take some time to think about how to design a screened-in porch. Fireplaces, ambiance lighting, electrical outlets and other accents should be thought out during the designing process. There are a few guidelines to consider when planning your room.
- Imagine what you would like your screened-in porch to look like. Determine what you will use this place for. How many people will you entertain there? Do you want a formal set up or a more casual type of room?
- Look up any specific regulations with regards to adding your new screened porch. Some communities treat this as a house addition and certain types of rules apply.
- Determine where you want to build your screened-in porch. Make sure that the porch will hold the weight of the supporting structures if you are building on an existing porch. Roof alignment needs to be well thought out to prevent problems.
- Browse through the Internet and focus in on sites that are geared towards screened-in porch ideas. Get inspiration of the type of style you want the porch to take on.
- Pick an interior room décor theme. Consider where your porch will be situated to choose the proper flow and design. The room’s underlying patterns should go well with the interior room if it has an adjoining door to the house. Enhance unusually beautiful scenery and bring it inside your porch room.
- Decorate the interior space to suite your future entertaining needs. Consider adding a fireplace or an outdoor stove to prolong the use of your new porch. Try to place your porch away from the coldest winds that normally blow.
- Add accent pieces and appropriate lighting to create the right mood for your space.
- Buy durable furniture that fits the room’s purpose, traffic flow and style.