5 Ways to Remodel Your Front Porch Area

So whether you want to add value and sell your home faster or just need to upgrade your living space, remodeling your front porch could be a great project to choose. Here are just a few of the many ways that you could remodel your front porch area.

Converting your front porch into an entryway or foyer allows you to gain more indoor space while taking advantage of the footprint your home already has. One reason you may want to convert the space is if you don't use the porch for outdoor living because it's too close to a busy road.

Foyer conversion can also be a great idea if the porch is too sunny and hot and you're sensitive to the Florida heat. Enclosing the porch into an entryway will allow you to keep it air-conditioned like the rest of your house, so you can use it as a living space on a daily basis.

Converting your porch into a sunroom can be a timeless and elegant remodel. Having a sunroom on the front of your house can give it quite a lot of curb appeal because all those windows can add a classically stylish look.

Other reasons to add a sunroom include considerations such as allowing you to soak up sun year-round, giving you a spot to grow tropical foliage indoors, and even (like a foyer conversion) adding to the square footage of your house.

Your front door can play a big role in security. Locking mechanisms, hinges, and the strength of the door itself can all deter intruders. So an update that encompasses both the door and all its hardware can help boost your home security levels.

For instance, you can upgrade to a stronger, solid-core door, install a high-quality lock and door frame, and choose hinges with extra-long screws for added security. In addition, you should have a peephole viewer or doorbell camera plus a chain and a high-rated deadbolt.

But in addition to security concerns, your front door and any windows in or around it are also critical to add curb appeal and make good first impressions. For added elegance and openness, consider adding windows such as a transom window above the door and sidelights next to the door. Be sure to choose burglar-resistant glass for these windows. 

If you're looking for increased outdoor living space, you can convert your front steps or even a small front porch into a larger deck area ideal for rocking chairs, a grill, or a container garden. While decks are often built on the back of a home, adding one to the front can allow you to socialize with your neighbors easily and take in the view from the front of your house.

Some great decking materials to consider include cedarwood, composite decking, and aluminum decking products.

Your home's security can benefit from well-lit outdoor areas, so you could consider adding a motion-activated floodlight to your front porch. But you can also upgrade with mood lighting or even ornamental lighting fixtures, such as miniature lamp posts to place on either side of your porch steps. 

As you can see, several types of porch renovation, such as conversions or upgrades, can help your home to look its best. For more information on the renovation process, get in touch with local home building and renovation experts Genuine Home Builders, Inc., today.