Take a look at this roundup of front porch design trends for this year. ... columns, shutters and furniture. 3. Black and White. Getty. A classic combo, black and white is popping on front porches.

Poor Column Proportions. If the proportions of your front porch are off, it will stand out right away, but unfortunately, people make the mistake of neglecting scale all too often, pros share.

Joanna beaks up the long front porch on this ranch style home by dividing it into different areas. Namely, the front door marks an entrance space on the right while a pair of chairs creates a ...