Having an enclosed porch whether it is screened or has permanent windows, is a great way to feel like you are outside without being subject to issues like bugs, rain or other things. This article will discuss the different kinds of porches which you may want to add onto your house and the different elements that go into it. Some of the choices that will be mentioned will be if the porch is only something to be used in the summer or if it will be a four season porch. Also, the design elements such as flooring and what kind of materials may be used such as travertine tile or stone tile or wood flooring.

Adding additional square footage to your house by adding a porch is a terrific and less expensive choice usually than adding on another type of room . This is particularly true if you add on a more simple porch with screened enclosures rather than windows or solid walls. Once you have come up with a budget, find a contractor that has expereince with these type of renovations and have done other porches prior to your project . When this is all set, you will be able to determine what type of porch will suit you the best .

The type of porch you add on to your home should be greatly influenced by where you live and what the weather is like in that particular region. If you live in a hoter climate on a lake that tends to get buggy, then perhaps a nice screened style will suffice without needing more permanent walls . Putting in a ceiling fan in a porch helps to rotate the air and cool it down on warmer days. If you have pets and have kids, the flooring put in should be be durable and easy to clean . A great choice for that would be to install tile that will be smart if it gets wet, muddy or dirty on a regular basis .

If you reside in a northern state that has a quick summer season, then maybe a year round porch with heating and cooling should be considered . This way, when it is cold and snowing for many months in the winter, you can still enjoy a place where you feel like you are enjoying the outdoors while staying nice and warm indoors . A lot of people choose to have a gorgeous wood ceiling installed on their porches to showcase a natural element in the porch. With a four season porch, you may furnish and decorate as any other room without worrying about wind, rain or sun damaging anything. Wood beams on a vaulted ceiling are also great design elements to think about if your home is in a wooded setting .

Whatever size or type of porch you choose to put on to your home, it should be within your budget and your taste. This extra square footage added to your home will also raise the value of your home as you are putting on an extra room to enjoy.

Connor R. Sullivan and his wife chose to redo their bathroom with elegant travertine tile. They also redid their foyer with stone tile.