Hi! We are wanting to Box in our front porch and make a den. Ideas?
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It is 8 foot wide and 20 foot long porch. We are wanting to add a small wood stove on one end. Needing ideas for a small area. Thanks!
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jul 06, 2018
Great idea! First order of business is check local building codes and call your insurance agent. Then hire a contractor. Here is how!https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0242-hiring-contractorNow play around with design. Since you will be eliminating your "official" front door, you will need to add a new one if for no other reason than fire and safety regulations. -
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jul 06, 2018
Here are some sites to provide inspiration!https://www.southernliving.com/home/porch/before-after-porch-designshttps://www.houzz.com/convert-screened-porch-into-home-office-ideashttps://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/18-ways-to-turn-unused-space-rooms-you-needHave fun with your project! 🌞 -
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Cheryl A
on Jul 06, 2018
From Exterior Porch to Interior Space - MainStreet Design Buildhttps://mainstreetdesignbuild.com › Home Renovation BlogNov 1, 2011 - Enclosing that porch could be a simple, cost-effective way to gain the ... be easily converted into home offices, playrooms, or den/family rooms. ... There were no surprises – they did not low ball up front to add on at the end.Can I Turn My Porch into a Room? | Inspected Thoughtsyourhoustonhomeinspector.com/for-the-homeowner/turn-porch-room/Jun 30, 2011 - Why can we not build a room on a porch? ... The insects bother you, so you enclose the space with screening. ... I have been building outdoor furniture for a few rooms: the porch in the backyard; the porch in the front yard; and ...Before-and-After Porch Makeovers That You Need to See to Believe ...https://www.southernliving.com › Home › PorchesThese beauts are going to make you want to sit and stay a while. ... The homeowner widened and deepened the front stoop, turning it into a porch that's 28 by 8 ...Missing: den ‎| ‎Must include: ‎ den -
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William
on Jul 06, 2018
I agree with Naomie. Check your building codes first to see if it's allowed and what they require.Lots of ideas here. Click on a photo and go to the site.https://www.google.com/search?q=enclose+front+porch+ideas&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwib35_siYvcAhUOYK0KHRIUDTsQsAQIew&biw=1536&bih=739 -
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Jennifer Wallace Stacy
on Jul 06, 2018
Thank you all for the links! There is so many ideas running through my head! Can’t wait!
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jul 06, 2018
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