A porch is the perfect place to embrace the best of the outdoors while still enjoying all the comfort and warmth of home. And a covered or screened ... set for fun, laid-back gatherings.

You can even extend the roof to create an outdoor dining space, a covered carport, or a comfy back porch to match the front.

Whether you have a small patio or sprawling outdoor living room, the best back porch ideas transform an unused outdoor space into a hotspot for friends and family. “Simple additions like outdoor ...