Cozy couches, salty breezes, and expansive waterfront views—these are the screen porches that make us dream of lazy afternoons spent on the porch from sunrise until sunset.
By Mary Tomlinson, Coastal Living
Lowcountry Living Room
Architectural designer Eric Moser doubles the entertaining space on our Lowcountry Idea House by adding a second seating area on the screen porch, right off the living room. The concrete tile fireplace is not only a focal point for the porch, it keeps the space warm in the chillier winter months.
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Add On
When looking to add a screen porch, as this family of avid surfers sought for their North Shore beach shack, the front of the house is the perfect spot for the addition.
Room With a View
A screen porch is all about the view—and this outdoor dining room area shows off the expansive scenery of the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Outside In
A screen porch is a mix of outside and inside—and it’s design should reflect that. Here designer Charlotte Lucas pulls the woodsy tones of the Lowcountry marsh and outfits the porch with a vintage bamboo sofa, a bamboo wheeled cart, and îpe decking.
Double Up
The screen porch on this midcentury hideaway on Maui’s North Shore works both as an entry way and a low-key lounge—prepare for many lazy afternoons of reading and napping on the cozy built-in.
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Pop of Color
By opening up a formerly closed-off living room and adding a screen porch (with a beautifully colored swinging day bed), this ranch home takes full advantage of its Wando River views.
Double Up
The more screen porches, the better—this South Carolina beachfront property boasts multiple seating and dining areas on the porches, encouraging guests to spend as much time as possible in the breezy ocean air.
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Dining in Style
Breakfast nook meets outdoor dining on this dusty blue-accented screen porch perfect for taking your morning coffee.
Serene Setting
Let the sounds of nature lull you to sleep on this quirky screened-in sleeping porch. Pro tip: add curtains for an a bit of privacy during your afternoon nap.
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Personal Touches
Elements such as a custom swinging daybed—created by designer Michael Murphy—and vintage wicker chairs create a cozy space for entertaining beach house guests.
