Matthew Steven

You clear the porch, add a few things to make it welcoming, and somehow it starts looking busy again. A second doormat, extra flowerpots, seasonal signs, and chairs nobody uses … Read more

You pull a chair onto the porch, and your dog follows you outside, only to pace by the door or squeeze onto your feet. The space looks inviting to people, … Read more

You can picture the porch you want: a rich front door, a comfortable place to sit, and plants that look like they belong together. Then you start adding up furniture, … Read more

Carrying groceries to the front door can expose every awkward part of a porch: the step that blends into the next one, the chair that narrows the path, or the … Read more

Someone gets the sofa, someone balances on the edge of a bench, and the last few family members end up standing near the steps. A big front porch can still … Read more

A mobile home can feel comfortable inside while its entrance still looks like a door, a set of steps, and somewhere to leave your shoes. The challenge is making that … Read more