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Front Porch Addition Creates a New Welcoming Entrance

For this addition project in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Karlovec & Company added a minimalist and shady front porch addition onto the south-facing home, creating a simple outdoor living space for homeowners and a charming and welcoming entry for guests. After seeing the porch for the first time former Shaker Heights Mayor, Judy Rawson, said “how lovely, we could use more front porches!”

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At A Glance

Project:	Front Porch Addition, Exterior
Location:	Winslow Road Shaker Heights, Ohio
Built:	c. 1926
Challenges:	Integration of roof line while also providing proper head height on the porch and avoiding windows on first and second floor. It was a tight fit!
Features:	Bead board ceiling; custom-built cedar shutters; recessed can lighting.
Comments:	If feels so private even though it’s on a busy street.

Client Feedback

“We love being outside and this allows for that to happen, even during a thunderstorm. And there’s nothing better than sitting on a covered porch during a thunderstorm!”