Living in Brookhaven means there are lots of wonderful ways to spend time outdoors, whether you’re playing 18 holes at Capital City Club, strolling the campus of Oglethorpe University, enjoying a park day at Murphey Candler Park or celebrating at the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival. But of course everyone also wants to be able to relax outdoors at home. A custom porch addition is the perfect way to enjoy the fresh air while enjoying indoor comforts like a roof over your head, a breeze from a ceiling fan and cushy upholstered furniture.
You can transform your outdoor space into something attractive and functional with a new porch from Innovative Design + Build. We have over 20 years of experience and numerous industry awards to our name, ensuring we can provide top-notch design-build services when constructing the porch of your dreams.
Interested in an award-winning porch addition or renovation for your home? To get started, please request a phone consultation today.
Benefits of Having a Porch
Here are some of the many benefits of a new porch addition:
- Enjoying Georgia’s beautiful year-round climate
- Adding value to your home
- Spending more time outside in the fresh air and sunshine
- Entertaining friends and family al fresco
- Interacting with neighbors passing by on the street
Features To Include in a Porch Addition
When we think of iconic Georgia architecture, we often think of welcoming porches, but not every home has one. Whether in the front, out back or on the side of the house, adding a porch is a fabulous home addition project. Here are some features you may want to incorporate to maximize your enjoyment of the new space:
- Built-in planter boxes to add life to the space
- Lighting, including wall sconces, lanterns, chandeliers, pendants, recessed lights, rope lights or string lights
- Ceiling fans to create a cool breeze on warm summer evenings
- Built-in heaters for chillier weather
- A dining table for enjoying outdoor meals or games
- Comfortable seating and pillows upholstered with outdoor fabric that will stand up to the elements
- Accessories such as rugs, accent tables and artwork
- Built-in speakers you can connect to via Bluetooth
Popular Porch Designs
At Innovative Design + Build, we have experience building many different kinds of outdoor living spaces across Atlanta and Brookhaven. porch additions are one of the most popular requests. Here are some design styles to consider:
- An open, covered porch or portico has a roof structure supported by beams but is otherwise exposed to the outside
- A screened-in porch features retractable screens for more protection from insects and the elements.
- An open-screened hybrid porch has retractable screens for versatility
- A sunroom will let you take in the views no matter the weather
- A wrap-around porch extends across the front and sides of the house, a popular architectural feature in the South.
- A second-story porch elevates your outdoor space above ground level to maximize the view.
Our Porch Design-Build Process
Our design-build process emphasizes communication, organization, and efficiency. We have refined this process over the past two decades to provide the stress-free services our clients deserve.
The first step is to learn about your vision. We’ll meet to discuss exactly what you want from your new porch. We also go over pricing and project timelines early in the design phase.
Next, our in-house team develops a design plan for your new porch with your input. You’ll view 3D renderings and offer your critiques until we get it just right. A pre-construction meeting nails down the details, and then work can begin!
Rest assured that we’ll deliver your beautifully designed and expertly crafted porch in a timely fashion, providing regular updates along the way. When the work is finished, feel free to begin enjoying your new porch right away! If any issues arise, please let us know. You’ll receive continued support with 60-day, 12-month, and three-year warranty visits from our team.
Why Choose Innovative Design + Build?
Ready to upgrade your outdoor living space with a new porch? Look no further than Innovative Design + Build! We have been transforming homes in the Atlanta and Brookhaven areas since 2000. Friendly, professional service that takes your project from concept to completion — that’s the Innovative Design + Build way!
Check out our outdoor living space portfolio to see some of our work firsthand. Then, contact us to request a no-obligation consultation