{"id":8150,"date":"2023-06-05T02:01:09","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T02:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfectoutdoorspaces.com\/?p=8150"},"modified":"2023-06-05T02:01:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T02:01:21","slug":"what-is-a-good-porch-depth-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/what-is-a-good-porch-depth-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Good Porch Depth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A porch is a sought-after home feature, even if it mainly exists in nostalgia. This friendly space, mostly furnished, has a street view and is typically used to entertain family and friends. Porches are mostly at the front door but often at the back of houses and are equally suitable for entertaining.<\/strong> You need to plan the depth of a good porch carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A porch depth and scale relates to a house’s size. The depth of a good-sized porch is at least 8 to 10 feet. Porches can be 6 feet deep, but that’s scarcely wide enough to gather on. A porch’s depth needs space for furniture and movement. The length of a porch is usually more than its depth.   <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though many would say a porch size is your choice. You have to consider that a porch should ideally accommodate a bench or a pair of chairs, side tables, and a coffee table. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some trends, it’s an ideal outdoor dining area and needs to be wide enough for at least a six-seater table and chairs. The uses of a porch define just how wide these are.<\/strong> Porches differ from patios and decks.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A Good Width For A Porch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A porch classically is the extension of the front door, an outside lobby area to meet and greet visitors. It’s also a space where people sit down for a quick chat. The width and length of a porch are often designed with a vision of what you see happening there<\/strong>. These are mostly furnished with outdoor seating, side tables, and potted plants in standing displays. Or for outdoor dining!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When built from scratch, as part of a house design, a porch can be more than just a classic outdoor meeting-and-greeting lobby. When adding on or making a porch from scratch, you can plan the size to your liking. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a rule, most porches are not less than 6 feet deep. Anything smaller is considered a Juliette balcony \u2013 enough space for a pair of caf\u00e9 chairs and an 18 inch coffee table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depth Of A Porch Relates To Its Function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The depth of a porch is designed with its function in mind. Though, a porch’s design also has aesthetic appeal. A porch was a design feature in many houses in the past centuries \u2013 this fitted into people’s lifestyles and a sense of neighborliness. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much changed in the modern era (see below porch versus patio or deck). But, for some designers, houses are again designed with porches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porches are designed as part of the front door’s appeal. Many porch designs are influenced by classic porticos and are often double-storied in height. The width of a porch is at least 6 feet deep.<\/strong> A porch’s depth and size relate to the proportions of the rest of the house. The height and width or the length of a porch follow the elevation of a house’s front or back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A porch’s depth varies. As a rule of thumb, there’s no standard, though designers don’t go narrower than six feet. The depth of a porch relates to the scale of a house and the intended use of this space<\/strong>. The porch is a clear open area that is an accent for the front of a home. The porch adds an architectural design feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contemporary houses, like the neo-shingle-style houses on golfing estates, have porch depths of at least 6 feet.<\/strong> But the preferred depth is at least 8 feet. Homes with porches at shallower depths, even as narrow as 4 feet, allow for little more than a wooden bench and topiary shrubs! The key design feature of the porch is to face the street. The porch is always in line with the rest of the architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depth Of Porch Follows Architectural Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The art-and-crafts-style houses have different kinds and shapes of porches. These are raised to be level with the front door of a home. Often there’s a central set of stairs leading to the front porch and then to the front door. Often these porches have a railing.<\/strong> The railing depends on the space, the porch’s uses, the types of furniture, and often plants there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The arts-and-crafts-style houses have porches that have stone piers or tapered columns. The width is related to the uses of these porches too. The proportions between the house and the porch are aesthetic and functional. The aesthetic appeal considers the design and practical aspects of the uses, including the porch’s depth and what the plan proposes.<\/strong> The depth matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porches often are replicated following a rule of thumb measurement of not less than 6 feet in depth. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n