Porch Ideas to Inspire Your Home Entrance
A well-designed porch can create a more welcoming entrance while adding useful shelter and practical space at the front, side or rear of your home.
From compact glazed porches and brick designs to entrance canopies and larger enclosed spaces, there are plenty of ways to create a porch that complements your property and suits the way you use your entrance.
Popular Porch Options
- Front entrance porches
- Side and rear porches
- Brick and uPVC designs
- Glazed porch styles
- Flat and pitched roof options
- Door canopies and covered entrances
Explore Porch Ideas for Different Homes
Browse a selection of porch styles, roof designs, doors, glazing and finishes for inspiration. The best solution will depend on the available space, architecture of the property and how you want to use the entrance.
What Type of Porch Are You Looking For?
Whether you are considering a front, side or rear porch, a canopy or a porch for a bungalow, tell us what you have in mind. You can also provide measurements, contact details and photographs to help our team understand your project.
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Porch Ideas for Different Entrances
Porch designs can be adapted around the entrance, existing windows and available space. Here are some of the options worth considering.
Front Porches
A front porch can create a more defined entrance while providing additional shelter and useful space between the front door and outdoors.
Brick Porches
Brickwork can help a new porch blend with the existing property, while windows and glazing can be incorporated to bring natural light into the entrance.
Porches Around Bay Windows
Some porch layouts can be designed around or alongside an existing bay window, depending on the shape of the property and available space.
Side Porches
Where the layout allows, a side porch can provide useful entrance space without changing the appearance of the main front elevation as dramatically.
Glazed & uPVC Porches
Glazed porch designs can create a bright entrance, with frame colours, glazing and door options chosen to complement the existing windows and property.
Canopies & Covered Entrances
A canopy can provide shelter above a doorway without creating a fully enclosed porch, making it a useful option where additional internal space is not required.
Modern or Traditional Porch Ideas?
The right approach depends on the architecture of your home. Some properties suit a clean contemporary entrance, while others benefit from brickwork, pitched roofs or more traditional proportions.
Modern Porch Designs
Contemporary colours, larger glazed areas, cleaner frames and simpler roof shapes can create a more modern entrance.
Traditional Porch Designs
Brickwork, pitched or tiled roofs and carefully matched windows and doors can help a porch complement a more traditional home.
What Doors Can Be Used with a Porch?
The entrance door plays a major role in the appearance and everyday use of a porch. Depending on the design, options may include uPVC or composite doors in a range of styles, colours, glazing and decorative finishes.
Composite Doors
Composite doors offer a wide choice of styles, colours, glazing and accessories, making it easier to coordinate the porch entrance with the rest of the property.
Design Your Door Online
Use our online Door Designer to explore different door styles, colours, glazing and accessories before requesting a quotation.
Request Our Porch Brochure
Explore additional porch styles, materials and entrance ideas from the comfort of your home. Request a complimentary brochure below for more inspiration.
Planning Your Porch
Before choosing a design, consider the size of the available space, roof style, doors, glazing, materials and how the porch will connect with the existing property.
Planning and building requirements can vary depending on the size, position and specification of the project. Our team can discuss your proposed design and the options available for your home.
Explore Made-to-Measure Porches in St Helens
Explore our porch range or request a free, no-obligation quotation to discuss entrance styles, glazing, doors, roof options and finishes for your property.