A porch on a period house should look as though it has always been there. That comes down to a handful of details: the brick, the roof, the joinery and the proportions.
Matching the brick
Victorian and Edwardian houses in West London are often built from yellow London stock or soft red brick. Matching the colour, size and mortar joint is the single biggest factor in whether a porch looks original.
Roofs and detailing
A pitched or lean-to roof in natural slate or clay tile suits most period frontages. Simple timber brackets, a painted fascia and a traditional panelled door finish the look without overdoing it.
Floors and paths
Many period homes have, or once had, a geometric tiled path. Carrying a tiled floor into the porch ties it to the house and the street.
Conservation areas
Streets in Chiswick, Richmond and Isleworth often sit in conservation areas, some with Article 4 directions that remove porch rights. Read our guide to planning permission for porches before you design.
Next step
See the porches we build, or book a free site visit and we will suggest a design that suits your house.
Local porch guides