Another good idea is to become familiar with front porch portico design types.The lines should enhance your home's architecture, not fight it. You don't want an entranceway that looks like it's been added on.
An arched portico has a rounded arch above the door; a gabled portico is similar to an arched portico, but it has a peaked top; shed porticos have a perfectly flat top and hip porticos have a slight, decorative raise in the top. If you have a tall house, you might consider an upper rail portico which has a classic effect (a front porch portico design that gives the illusion of a balcony above the front door).
Should you live in a historic district you will have to consult with your community and have them approve your design first.
Colonial Remodeling will suggest entranceways that enhance your architecture and increase the value and enjoyment of your home.
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