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Most of us probably take our front porch for granted. We see it as a place to enjoy the beauty of nature and our outdoor porch swing, but we rarely wonder if what the story behind the porch really is. 
The first versions of the porch can be seen in prehistoric times, when overhanging rocks were used for shelter. Its name is derived from the Latin, porticus, and the Greek, portico, both of which describe a cathedral’s vestibule, where worshippers would gather to socialize after services.
The porch as we know it first appeared in the Americas in the early 18th century, but was not very widely used. Perhaps this was due to the harshness of life in the 1700s, or maybe it was because porches were not common in Europe. It took another hundred years before they became popular.
By the Victorian era, porches had become standard features on most houses. Technological and industrial advances had created more leisure time, which was largely passed on the front porch. The porch functioned as a type of outdoor family room, and was a great place for discussions, games, stories, and songs. The porch also created a sense of community, by encouraging interaction with neighbors, who would often stop by to visit. As the porch became more popular, furniture designers began to improve outdoor patio furniture drastically, in order to make porches more habitable.
The first versions of the porch can be seen in prehistoric times, when overhanging rocks were used for shelter. Its name is derived from the Latin, porticus, and the Greek, portico, both of which describe a cathedral’s vestibule, where worshippers would gather to socialize after services.
The porch as we know it first appeared in the Americas in the early 18th century, but was not very widely used. Perhaps this was due to the harshness of life in the 1700s, or maybe it was because porches were not common in Europe. It took another hundred years before they became popular.
By the Victorian era, porches had become standard features on most houses. Technological and industrial advances had created more leisure time, which was largely passed on the front porch. The porch functioned as a type of outdoor family room, and was a great place for discussions, games, stories, and songs. The porch also created a sense of community, by encouraging interaction with neighbors, who would often stop by to visit. As the porch became more popular, furniture designers began to improve outdoor patio furniture drastically, in order to make porches more habitable.
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