330 Homes Fall 2021

WOOD S : A feature that may immediately catch your eye is the cedar beams that stand out against the front porch's white walls and complement the hanging wooden porch swing. “The cedar on the front porch is really important to bring that warmth and texture,” Wiley says. “It’s very inviting, gracious.” The back porch showcases a light pine ceiling, which works well amid the concrete floor and white walls. “That brings in that farmhouse feel,” Foster says. W I NDOWS : The home’s black framed windows and doors serve as a striking design feature on the all-white walls, but they also provide stunning views and ample natural light. “It’s very modern,” Wiley says, “clean lines, very straight, lots of big open windows and open doors. Natural light was really important to the homeowner.” The back porch helps the family enjoy the back pasture, without having to deal with the peskiness of insects. “You feel like you’re more outdoors,” Foster says. F URN I T UR E : While they have a big kitchen table, they often eat meals at the black wrought iron dining set on the back porch. “We do have a heater in there to extend the season,” Foster says. “The atmosphere is tranquil.” That dining set brings out the other black accents in the home, while the neutral-toned wicker seating area in the corner matches the home’s farmhouse decor. The back porch, along with the front porch’s swing, floral pillows and black rockers, prove to be great places for entertaining and comfy spots for family time. “It’s relaxing to have a porch swing,” Foster says.

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