What’s the difference between a covered porch and a patio?

Check out these covered porch ideas in a range of styles, prefs, and budgets for inspiration.

The woven design filters direct sunlight and throws intriguing shadows on the green lawn when the sun is shining.

covered porch ideas

Marie Flanigan Interiors

The covered patio is equipped with space heaters in the ceiling to make it usable year-round.

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Comfortable modern furniture in neutral tones makes the space feel inviting.

modern covered porch

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Below there is another covered porch to create a second outdoor living room.

The tarp can be pulled back and put away in the off-season if desired.

The adjacent grill station is left open in this hybrid space.

traditional covered porch

Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis

The outdoor seating area includes a wide open area with steps leading to the backyard.

Interior designerMaite Grandaoutfitted this Florida backyard with a raised porch set up like an outdoor living room.

An adjacent wood-slat-covered seating area across from the outdoor kitchen provides another shaded space on the spacious pool deck.

covered patio ideas

Craftberry Bush

Thislake housefromErin Williamson Designhas a wraparound wooden porch and balcony addition that adds contrast with the pale stone facade.

Both the trellis, siding, and porch floor are painted white for an integrated feel.

This covered porch fromMy 100 Year Old Homeis set up like a living room for an indoor-outdoor feel.

covered back porch with curtains

Fantastic Frank

This space fromCalimia Homehas a classic black-and-white-striped awning that is complemented with neutral furniture and decorated with plants.

A high roof allows an expansive view of the surrounding landscape.

covered porch ideas

Laquita Tate Interior Styling & Designs

covered porch awning

A Beautiful Mess

covered porch ideas

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Styling by Noel Knostman / Photo byErin Kelly

modern covered porch

Kate Marker Interiors

farmhouse covered porch

Liz Marie Blog

covered porch with fireplace

Design byChango & Co./ Photo byChristian Torres

covered porch outdoor living room

Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

covered back patio kitchen

Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis

covered porch with patterned floors

Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

simple covered porch ideas

Blanco Bungalow

patio decor ideas

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Styling by Noel Knostman / Photo byErin Kelly

covered porch canopy

Fantastic Frank

covered open porch

Michelle Boudreau Design

covered porch with retractable awning

Fantastic Frank

covered wraparound porch ideas

Jessica Nelson Design/Carina Skrobecki Photography

contemporary covered porch ideas

Design byGaia Inspired/ Photo byJenny Siegwart

covered porch metal canopy ideas

Liz Marie Blog

midcentury modern covered porch

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors/ Photo byErin Little

raised covered porch ideas

Maite Granda

covered modern farmhouse porch

KG Designs

small covered porch ideas

Design byMartha O’Hara Interiors/ Photo byAndrea Calo

covered porch addition ideas

Erin Williamson Design

covered porch roof ideas

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byAmy Neunsinger

modern covered porch ideas

Design byForge & Bow Dwellings/Christa Tippmann Photography

vintage covered porch ideas

My 100 Year Old Home

back porch deck covered with pergola

The Home Consultant

covered porch awning

Calimia Home

wood and stone covered porch ideas

Marie Flanigan Interiors