wraparound porch

House-hugging outdoor deck

A wraparound porch extends along two or more sides of a house, typically wrapping around a corner from front to side.

Common in Victorian and farmhouse architecture, it provides shaded outdoor space and architectural character: They sat on the wraparound porch watching the sunset.

Also called a wrap-around porch.

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southern · southern charm · farmhouse · plantation · screened · screen door · summer · lemonade · sweet tea · breeze · white · white paint · railings · victorian · hospitality · shade · lazy · afternoon

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porch extent/coverage

wraparound porchstoop

Small entry porch

doorstep · front step · landing · portico · threshold

architectural grandeur/formality

wraparound porchstoop

Small entry porch

concrete steps · side door · back door entry

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G