The pleasure of porches
More than just an entry, porches play an important part in a home's personality.
South Mountain Company from Vineyard Haven included all of the creature comforts in this three-season porch. Photo by Bob Gothard
Architect John Dvorsack designed a porch that is clean, bright and sophisticated while bringing the outside in. Photo by John Dvorsack
Cape Associates built a porch that seems to go on forever. Photo by Roe Osborn
Doug Mullen of Mullen Building and Remodeling gave this homeowner double the fun with a porch off of the pool house and a pergola for dining. Photo by Alynn Berry
The exterior porch of this Cape Associates-built home leads to another porch inside, allowing the homeowners to enjoy another porch for up to three seasons. Photo by Roe Osborn
McPhee Associates created a comfortable place to gather for this lucky homeowner in Harwich Port. Photo by Roe Osborn
ERT Architects of Chatham and South Yarmouth designed an entry that seems to throw open its arms to welcome guests. Builder LaBarge Homes. Photo by Dan Cutrona
This gathering spot on the Centerville River in Osterville was built by builder E.J. Jaxtimer, and provides the perfect spot to while the afternoons away. Photo by Eric Roth
Polhemus Savery DaSilva designed and built an "around the corner" entrance that tucks in a place to sit and reflect. Photo by Brian Vanden Brink
Our cover porch was built by builder E.J. Jaxtimer, who successfully created a three-season porch for this lucky homeowner in Osterville. Project designed by Gordon Clark of Northside Design. Photo by Bill Lyons
Cape Coastal Builders crafted a distinctive formal entrance that also allows for a place to linger. Photo by Patty Hopple
Sudbury Design made sure their porch covered all of the bases: outdoor kitchen and bar, and comfortable seating as well as dining - all poolside. Photo by Sudbury Design
Hutker Architects and C.H. Newton Builders combine to create a porch to remember. The porch not only wraps the house but also provides respite from a variety of rooms. Photo by Brian Vanden Brink
This Hutker Architects/C.H. Newton three-season porch offers all of the comforts of home while taking in the view... all day long. Photo by Brian Vanden Brink
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