Do you have any idea what a porte cochere is or where you might see one? Originally seen in large homes and public buildings in the late 18th and 19th century, porte cocheres is a French term meaning door carriage that essential makes it easier to avoid unsightly weather and enter a home or building unscathed. Porte Cocheres can still be seen in luxury private homes and some public buildings such as churches, hotels, and schools. A prime example of a porte cochere is Buckingham Palace in London.
Located on the side or front of a home, these covered structures differ from carports because no vehicles are parked beneath a porte cochere. Instead, used as a covered way to enter the home from the car, a porte cochere is not for parking but for driving under to enter the home and then continue to the garage to park the car.
Reasons why you might want a porte cochere in your new house plan:
- For convenience: The ability to enter the home unnerved by the weather
- For curb appeal: Create a more interesting and dimensional exterior with this covered structure
- For resale value: This elegant addition can appeal to buyers when you sell your home.
If you love the uniqueness and convenience of a porte cochere, visit our website to explore the over 120 house plans with porte cocheres. You can also modify any of our house plans to include a porte cochere.
