When the season starts to change from summer to fall, outdoor living still sounds appealing but the evenings can be a bit chilly. These plans are ready for multi-season outdoor relaxation with cozy fireplaces.
Photo by William J. Hebert
A versatile screened porch with a fireplace creates a fun lounge for different kinds of weather – escape the sun when it’s hot, or light a fire when brisk breezes flow in. The open layout of the gathering rooms facilitates relaxed family living. A workshop and an exercise room sit near the garage for leisure time, with more space on the lower level for hanging out. Check out the striking front elevation. See more images, information, and the floor plans.
This modern farmhouse gives you options. Choose a crawlspace or slab foundation to get a patio with a fireplace in back, or opt for a walkout basement (a daylight basement is also available) to accommodate a sloping lot with a porch above and a patio below. The open layout feels fresh and contemporary. See more images, information, and the floor plans.
This graceful one-story home opens out to an impressive back porch area that’s ready for different seasons. The screen porch protects against chilly breezes and includes a fireplace. On warmer days, the open porch with skylights beckons. Back inside the home, another fireplace warms the great room, which opens to the dining area and kitchen. Decorative ceiling treatments draw the eye up and add rich-feeling detail. See more images, information, and the floor plans.
With two suites on the main level and two more bedrooms upstairs, this home would work well for a multi-generational family. Grandma and grandpa (or a young couple, or frequent guests, etc.) can relax in their suite, complete with two sinks and easy access to the great room. The kitchen opens to the great room and dining area for easy flow. The impressive porch features a fireplace for a cozy centerpiece. See more images, information, and the floor plans.
