Double-wide Front Porch Ideas

Length

• The location of the front door on the side of a double-wide mobile home creates the perfect opportunity to create a porch that extends the length of the manufactured home. Many homeowners position the double wide in a sideways arrangement to give the mobile the appearance of a traditional manufactured house. A porch that covers the entire side of the trailer creates a larger space for decoration and an area to sit and enjoy the view. A porch that extends the length of the mobile home disguises the underside area of the structure, creating the appearance of a traditional home.

Enclosing the Porch

• Enclose the porch to create a three-season room for the mobile home. Closing in the porch allows you to enjoy the porch on cold and rainy days. A porch enclosure also provides privacy when you are enjoying a meal with friends on the porch and provides shade on hot summer days.

Greenery

• Fill the porch with flowers and greenery for a colorful outdoor decor on your porch. Hang baskets of flowers and plants from the porch roof to fill the space with a blaze of color. Fill the porch floor with planters and pots to create a garden atmosphere in the front of your home. Filling the porch with plants can also help to disguise the manufactured appearance of the home.

Furniture

• The furniture you select for your porch depends on the way you plan to use the area. For example, if the porch is primarily a place to sit and enjoy the view, a few chairs and small table are sufficient. You can also add a table and chair for dining on your front porch during the warmer weather. A porch swing or glider gives the front of the double-wide trailer an old-fashioned country appearance.