For the trendsetter who loves a modern architectural style, this top Art Deco House Design satisfies. This three-bedroom home has a classic American style with the large covered porch in the front and wrap-around rear porch. The clean simple lines of the façade are balanced by the square gables and interest found within the rooflines. The Modern House Plan has an open floor plan with plenty of living space, including a large kitchen and great room. The private master suite is tucked away on the main floor along with two other bedrooms and playroom. The large deck in the rear of the home offers plenty of outdoor entertaining space or a place to relax and take in the view. Modern House Plan with Covered Front Porch and Wrap-Around Rear
Modern House Plan with Covered Front Porch and Wrap-Around Rear
If you’re looking for a Craftsman House Plan with an Art Deco flair, then this plan is perfect. The large, recessed porch adds an elegant touch to the front of the home and provides plenty of outdoor living and entertaining space throughout the year. Inside, the home includes a large, great room with a cozy fireplace, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The efficient design of this Craftsman House Plan offers an open floor plan with plenty of living and entertaining space. Classic features such as built-in cabinetry and strong wood accents throughout add a timeless flair. The covered back porch provides a perfectplace to relax or entertain guests while taking in the view.Craftsman House Plan with Recessed Porch
Craftsman House Plan with Recessed Porch
This Traditional House Plan with recessed front porch is sure to amaze. The single-story plan features clean lines and simple design with classic American architectural elements. Inside, the home has a large great room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a spacious kitchen. The large, recessed porch along the front provides a great space to entertain or relax and take in the view. This Traditional House Plan offers plenty of living and entertaining space for the whole family. The elegantly-designed plan has plenty of windows that allow plenty of natural light to fill the home. With its classic American architectural style, this home is sure to be the envy of the neighborhood.Traditional House Plan with Recessed Front Porch
Traditional House Plan with Recessed Front Porch
This Coastal House Plan offers a classic style with a hint of modern flair. The simple, single-story design features a recessed porch in the front, adding a touch of elegance to the exterior. The home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large great room. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining or relaxing with family. The exterior of this Coastal House Plan has a timeless design that is sure to age well with time. Inside, the bright and airy feel of the open floor plan is perfect for a beach home. The recessed porch provides plenty of covered, outdoor living space, perfect for enjoying the view and sunsets.Coastal House Plan with Recessed Porch
Coastal House Plan with Recessed Porch
Take in dramatic mountain views while entertaining in style with this top Art Deco Mountain House Plan. The single-story design is simple and elegant with an expansive recessed porch in the front, adding a touch of elegance. Inside, the home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large great room. The Mountain House Plan features plenty of windows for natural light and spectacular views of the great outdoors. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining family and friends while taking in the beautiful views. The recessed porch offers plenty of covered outdoor living space perfect for summer nights and star-gazing.Mountain House Plan with Recessed Porch
Mountain House Plan with Recessed Porch
This Single Story House Plan is perfect for those who prefer one-level living. The simple design features a recessed porch in the front that adds a touch of elegance. Inside, the home includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large great room. The open floor plan provides plenty of living and entertaining space. This Single Story House Plan features a clean, modern design that won't go out of style. With plenty of windows that allow natural light to fill the home, it provides a bright and airy feel. The large recessed porch is the perfect place to relax and take in the view.Single Story House Plan with Recessed Porch
Single Story House Plan with Recessed Porch
This European House Plan offers a classic style with plenty of charm. The single-story design features a covered porch entry that adds an elegant touch to the front of the home. Inside, the home boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large great room. The open floor plan offers plenty of living and entertaining space. The exterior of this European House Plan exudes classic charm. Inside, the bright and airy feel of the open floor plan is perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing with family. The large covered porch entry offers plenty of outdoor living space and takes advantage of the view.European House Plan with Covered Porch Entry
European House Plan with Covered Porch Entry
This Farmhouse House Plan is perfect for those looking for the relaxed country lifestyle. The single-story plan features a recessed porch in the front that adds a touch of classic style. Inside, the home offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large great room. The open floor plan allows for plenty of living and entertaining space. The exterior of this Farmhouse House Plan is full of decorative charm and 1890s appeal. Inside, the bright and airy feel of the open floor plan provides the perfect space to entertain or relax with family. The recessed porch offers plenty of outdoor living space, perfect for taking in the view.Farmhouse House Plan with Recessed Porch and 2 Bedrooms
Farmhouse House Plan with Recessed Porch and 2 Bedrooms
If you’re looking for a classic American style, this Ranch House Plan might be the perfect pick. The single-story home features a wrap around front porch and a recessed rear porch, both adding interest to the exterior of the home. Inside, the three-bedroom home offers two bathrooms, a large great room, and a spacious kitchen. The Ranch House Plan takes advantage of the beautiful views with plenty of windows throughout. The open floor plan makes entertaining or relaxing with family easy. Enjoy the outdoor living space and take in the view from the wrap around front porch or the recessed rear porch.Ranch House Plan with Wrap Around Front Porch and Recessed Rear Porch
Ranch House Plan with Wrap Around Front Porch and Recessed Rear Porch
This Luxury House Plan offers a hint of classic European style with the grand recessed porch in the front. The single-story plan features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large great room. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining family and friends or simply relaxing at home. The exterior of this Luxury House Plan offers an elegant touch with decorative details and a grand front entry way. Inside, the bright and airy feel of the open floor plan takes advantage of the beautiful views. Enjoy the outdoors from the large recessed porch or enjoy a meal al fresco just steps away.Luxury House Plan with Grand Recessed Porch
Luxury House Plan with Grand Recessed Porch
Benefits of a Recessed Porch in House Design
Integrating a recessed porch into a house plan can bring lots of benefits—from added privacy to a larger entrance and alfresco area. This
design strategy
not only brings more curb appeal to a
home design
, but can provide shelter, shade, and an all-season space for gathering and living outdoors.
Adding a recessed porch
to a home takes thoughtful consideration from the homeowner’s lifestyle to the architecture of the home itself. To incorporate a recessed porch, it’s important to understand its potential and how to set it up to make the most out of the space.
Adding to a Home's Entrance
Often, a recessed porch can be used to serve both a purpose of a buffer between the outdoor and indoor space of a home, as well as add additional depth and classiness to an entrance. By
recessing the porch
instead of keeping it open at the base of a home, the entrance gains an elegant shape and includes a sheltered area that’s perfect to place outdoor furniture and a welcome mat.
Increasing Outdoor Privacy
Recessed porches can provide flexibility for homeowners who are looking to maximize outdoor space, all while providing some additional
privacy
. By allowing for walls to be built up and around the edge of the porch, the porch is blocked off from direct view. This can hide outdoor furniture, plants, and even a pool from passersby, while also creating a sense of privacy and seclusion for the homeowner to relax while enjoying their outdoor space.
Creating Open and Covered Space
While recessed porches can make use of walls for privacy, a homeowner can also enjoy both open and covered areas on the porch at the same time. With a covered design, the porch can be enjoyed in rain or shine, while open sides can provide ventilation. This way, a recessed porch
provides an outdoor living area
that’s both all-season and cozy.
Once the homeowner has a
vision for their recessed porch
, an architect or draftsman can design the porch to the building’s specifics and it can be built with the necessary materials to suit the homeowner’s lifestyle. By knowing the many benefits of recessed porches, homeowners can easily make the decision to move forward with this unique design strategy.
