Spring weather changes in a flash. Why build a home with a porch that can only be used when conditions are perfect? These house plan layouts include a variety of outdoor living areas, from open decks and patios to covered porches and even screened spaces.
Fireplace Ready for Chilly Nights
Indoor/outdoor spaces in this Visbeen Architects design include a three-season porch with a fireplace and a covered patio perfect for entertaining. Inside, highlights include the kitchen’s rounded bar table, which connects to the island and provides a fun, casual vibe, and the flexible study. Upstairs, the master suite features a large shower, two sinks, and two closets. See more images, information, and the floor plan.
Screened Porch Connects to Deck
Comfort and utility are the priorities in this relaxed layout. Entering from the garage, you’ll find practical spaces and easy access to the kitchen for unloading groceries. The vaulted great room merges with the island kitchen and the breakfast nook to form one big, welcoming area. See more images, information, and the floor plan.
Photo courtesy of Keesee and Associates, Inc.
Many rooms open to the large veranda in back, including the luxurious master suite (where owners will enjoy their private sitting room and spa-like bathroom). The laundry room opens to a small side loggia, making it a handy spot for pet owners to grab a leash and take dogs for a walk, without having to first trek through the home. A studio apartment over the garage houses visitors in comfort. See more images, information, and the floor plan.
Photo by M. E. Parker
This one-story layout makes it easy to get around, especially when carrying groceries from the three-car garage to the kitchen through the mudroom. A long back wall of sliding glass doors opens up the great room and dining area to the “Florida Room,” an air-conditioned space that lets owners lounge in any season. An outdoor kitchen makes the cabana a fun hangout when the weather is nice. In the kitchen, a dry bar can house a wine refrigerator, so it’s easy to grab a bottle and open a glass for sharing with friends at the island. See more images, information, and the floor plans.
