!44: Making the Decision to Dress Up Or Replace Your Front Porch Columns

!±8± Making the Decision to Dress Up Or Replace Your Front Porch Columns

The first thing someone looks at when they look at your home from the street is its curb appeal, and the initial thoughts of your home are based on how inviting your front porch is. If your front porch is dark and unmaintained, it can give the onlooker a sense of uneasiness or give them the impression that your home's appearance is of no concern to you. A well-maintained, beautiful and well-thought out porch design can harbor positive feelings in your guests and make them immediately positive about visiting your home.

Columns do actually have a purpose instead of just looking pretty and majestic on your porch-they are used for front porch roof support, in addition to other posts and awnings needed when constructing a covered porch area. But just because they have a primary function doesn't mean you cannot have some fun with the look and feel you create with your choice of columns.

Before making any decision regarding your front porch columns, it's a good idea to consider what style will best blend in with the style home you have. Ornate, Greek columns will look out of place on a more modern, clean-lined home, and simple, sleek columns will take away from the majestic appeal of a Victorian home or traditional-styled house. Make sure when planning your porch area that you make sure the materials and products you use to construct your porch area compliment the style home you have invested in. This way, your porch will not appear as an unplanned afterthought to onlookers passing by your home. Not only that, but consider the kinds of furniture you plan on using in your outdoor area, such as wicker or wood, and consider the current or future lighting fixtures as well.

There are numerous options out there when it comes to front porch columns, and be sure to follow your budget and your heart when ordering or purchasing your supplies. If built correctly, your porch will last for years to come, and making sure your porch is to your liking is so important for long-term enjoyment from your outdoor living space.