While some homeowners use big expanses of glass to “bring the outside in,” timber frame owners often want to bring the inside out with a timber frame porch.
One of the two examples shown here is a front stoop just large enough for a rocking chair. The owner painted the porch timbers blue-green to match the exterior house trim. The contrast of the painted timbers against the wood tone of the roof boards highlights the framing and adds to the charm of a porch nestled in a colorful cottage garden.
The second porch pictured extends to the full length of the farmhouse’s simple facade. The owners created a relaxing retreat for the end of the day by painting the timbers and porch floor a grey-brown similar to the clapboards and metal roof of the house. The subdued earth tones used throughout produce a restful effect and make the greens of the rural landscape “pop.”
