10 Stunning Front Porches in Alexandria That Boost Curb Appeal

Home & Design
Written By Laura Campbell

Front porches are front of mind for many people. Why is that? From beauty to functionality, here are ten Alexandria porches, designed by Convene Architecture, that illustrate our top reasons! 

A front porch enhances your home because it:

  1. Says “welcome” without words

2. Sets the tone for the inside of your house

3. Lights your way home 

4. Draws everyone’s eye to your front door

5. Makes a great reading nook

6. Illuminates fun outdoor light fixtures

7. Provides a place to “convene” with friends and neighbors

8. Keeps you dry while you unlock your front door

9. Makes a perfect place to enjoy morning coffee or an afternoon cocktail

10. Provides a “wow” for the front of your house (especially if there is a corresponding dormer!)

A front porch can take many forms. It can be small or large, and can be any style or material. When we design a front porch, we focus on how our clients will use it, and how it will look with the rest of their home. Fine materials and detailing make all the difference, as does beautiful lighting.

After the year of the longest winter, here’s to spring and summer, with lots of time spent on the front porch! Are you transforming your home? Is a front porch on your wishlist? We’d love to hear from you!


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Laura Campbell

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Laura Campbell is a Co-Owner and Principal Architect of Convene Architecture, a residential architecture firm based in Old Town Alexandria. Convene Architecture designs notable homes in the Alexandria community through an exceptional client experience. Our team is grounded in building best practices, creativity, strong listening and communication, teamwork, and fun!

The Firm’s Co-Owners Laura Campbell and Ruben Santos met at the University of Virginia where they were classmates in the School of Architecture. Laura then received her Master's in Architecture from Harvard University.

Laura has called Old Town, Alexandria home for more than 20 years. She finds practicing architecture in this vibrant community to be inspiring, and appreciates the diversity of buildings here. On weekends, you can find her biking along the Potomac River, shopping at the Farmer’s Market, and hanging out in her backyard garden with family and friends.

Laura loves every aspect of being an architect, especially helping people create homes where they can live their best lives. It’s deeply personal work; she’s not just building homes but also relationships, and it’s a privilege when clients trust Convene Architecture to do this work. She’s grateful to co-lead a firm focused on making our community better, one house at a time.

www.convenearchitecture.com

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