One of our favorite features to include in our custom home floor plans is a lanai or porch. Because we build in Ocala, Florida and the surrounding area, it makes perfect sense! Just in case you’re on the fence about including a porch in your new home’s design, here are three reasons you should.
Porches Blend Indoor and Outdoor Living
Living in sunny Ocala provides the perfect excuse to create a custom home design that seamlessly flows from indoor to outdoor living. A beautiful porch off the dining area of your new home makes a great place to enjoy your morning coffee, host family and friends, and relax after a long day.
Porches are Customizable
Whether you want a low key hangout spot or something a little more luxurious, your porch can be customized to suit your unique needs. Adding a gorgeous outdoor stone fireplace not only offers a cozy atmosphere but also creates a stunning focal point. If you love to entertain, add a built-in grilling station to your porch.
Porches Let You Enjoy the Outdoors from the Shade
Covered porches let you enjoy the wonderful weather without the sun’s intense rays making you too hot—or sunburnt! You could even enclose your porch with a screen to ensure you’re not bothered by any pesky pests. Another option is to enclose your porch with specialty glass doors, which can be opened or closed depending on your mood.
As a custom home builder, Triple Crown Homes can add a porch to any of our floor plans, so finding the right design that suits your family’s needs is a breeze! Need a place to start? Three of our favorite floor plans are the Independence, National, and Freedom.
Thinking about building or purchasing a new home with a beautiful custom porch? Get in touch with our team to discuss the home building process or check out our available homes. Until then, here’s a peek at few porches from some of our recent homes…
