Skip to content

Top Navigation

Southern Living Southern Living
  • Food and Recipes
  • Culture and Lifestyle
  • Style
  • Holidays & Occasions
  • Home
  • Gardening Ideas
  • News
  • Video

Profile Menu

Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living Books this link opens in a new tab
Login
Subscribe
Pin FB

Explore Southern Living

Southern Living Southern Living
  • Explore

    Explore

    • The Best New Haircuts to Try in 2022

      The Best New Haircuts to Try in 2022

      Here are the haircuts you'll be seeing everywhere this year. Read More
    • How To Season A Cast-Iron Skillet

      How To Season A Cast-Iron Skillet

      Learn how to season this Southern kitchen staple in five easy steps. Read More
    • 50 Thoughtful Messages for a Meaningful Thank You Note

      50 Thoughtful Messages for a Meaningful Thank You Note

      Not sure what to write in a thank you card? Here's how to show your gratitude with a handwritten note. Read More
  • Food and Recipes

    Food and Recipes

    See All Food and Recipes
    4 Easy Ways to Tell if an Egg Has Gone Bad

    4 Easy Ways to Tell if an Egg Has Gone Bad

    It’s not all in the senses, but they sure can help.
    • Recipes
    • Quick and Easy Dinner
    • Kitchen Assistant
    • Casserole
    • Holiday and Occasion Food
    • Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Desserts
    • Healthy and Light
    • Side Dishes
    • Party Food and Drink
    • Appetizers
    • Meat
    • Breakfast
    • BBQ
    • Drinks
    • What's Cooking
  • Culture and Lifestyle

    Culture and Lifestyle

    See All Culture and Lifestyle
    70 Cute and Funny Nicknames For Your Best Friends

    70 Cute and Funny Nicknames For Your Best Friends

    Let your besties know how much they mean to you with these unique nicknames.
    • Quotes and Sayings
    • Biscuits and Jam Podcast
    • Travel
    • Pets
    • Healthy Living
    • Coastal Living
  • Style

    Style

    See All Style
    The Coziest Winter Nail Colors for January 2022

    The Coziest Winter Nail Colors for January 2022

    The beginning of a new year often has us all feeling like starting off fresh by taking on better habits, getting rid of old ones, and—most commonly—changing up our look. While others are hitting the squats and going into the salon for a pixie cut, why not start slow and steady with a cozy winter manicure in a color that feels new to you? It takes only a little courage to step outside your usual OPI Lincoln Park After Dark or Essie Bordeaux, which is all you need to kick 2022 off on a fanciful foot.  From new wintry takes on classic dark nail colors to unique pops of color that'll have you feeling the opposite of boring, these are the best nail colors to try this January and tick off all the way into spring. 
    • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Fashion
    • Short Hairstyles
    • Nails
    • Medium Hairstyles
    • Skincare
    • Long Hairstyles
  • Holidays & Occasions

    Holidays & Occasions

    See All Holidays & Occasions
    • Thanksgiving
    • Gifts
    • Christmas
    • Mother's Day
    • Hanukkah
    • New Year's
    • Easter
    • Mardi Gras
    • 4th of July
    • Weddings
  • Home

    Home

    See All Home
    16 Kitchen Design Trends Southern Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2022

    16 Kitchen Design Trends Southern Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2022

    There's no denying how the pandemic fundamentally changed the world—including how we live (and work) inside our homes. An overall trend toward celebrating the history and originality of our homes is displacing ultramodern aesthetics and sharp lines as we all look to create cozier, colorful, more personalized spaces that better suit our lifestyles. We're turning away from big-box stores and toward vintage items—first, out of necessity due to supply-chain issues, and now, for design reasons—to add charm and character to every room in the house, including the kitchen. Here, interior designers from around the South share their predictions for what's trending in kitchen design for 2022 and beyond.
    • Home Decor Ideas
    • Idea Houses
    • Kitchen Design
    • Before & After Photos
    • Bathroom Design
    • Curb Appeal
    • Bedroom Design
    • DIY Home Decor
    • Color Palettes & Paint
    • House Plans & Builders
    • Inspired Communities
  • Gardening Ideas

    Gardening Ideas

    See All Gardening Ideas
    If You Keep Finding Ladybugs in Your House, Here's What You Need to Know

    If You Keep Finding Ladybugs in Your House, Here's What You Need to Know

    Plus a few strategies for keeping them out-of-doors
    • Container Gardening
    • Gardening Flowers
    • Fruit, Vegetable & Herb Gardens
    • Garden Pests
    • Plant Guides A-Z
    • Indoor Plants
    • Fall Plants
    • Landscaping Ideas
    • The Grumpy Gardener
  • News

    News

    See All News
    • Celebrities
    • Local News
  • Video

Profile Menu

Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living Books this link opens in a new tab
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. Southern Living
  2. Home
  3. Home Decor Ideas
  4. The South's Prettiest Porches

The South's Prettiest Porches

Southern Living May 2021 Cover
By Southern Living Editors
Skip gallery slides
FB
Greyfield Inn
It's unanimous—a porch's beauty is defined as much by the view looking out as by what's found inside the columns. We polled tastemakers across the South, and here's where they'll be porching this season. 
Start Slideshow

1 of 9

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Magnolia Hall at SCAD

Magnolia Hall at SCAD
Credit: Ngoc Mihn Ngo

SAVANNAH, GA
“This porch is Southern in its every detail—a frame of ferns and Spanish moss, classic haint blue ceilings, and (of course) a magnolia tree. Plus, it has a bird’s-eye view of Forsyth Park.”

- Paula Wallace, President, Savannah College of Art and Design

1 of 9

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 9

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Cheekwood Botanical Garden

Cheekwood Botanical Garden

NASHVILLE, TN
“As I walk out onto this loggia, I am always drawn to the balustrade to gaze over the spectacular views of Middle Tennessee. And when the wisteria blooms in the spring, it is simply the most magical place.”

- Elizabeth Nichols, CEO, Taigan

2 of 9

3 of 9

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Husk

Husk

CHARLESTON, SC
“This 1880s structure had fallen into major disrepair before Husk’s owners restored it to its original beauty and grandeur. Dining on the porch on a nice night is, by far, one of my favorite things to do.”

- Jenny Keenan, Jenny Keenan Design

3 of 9

Advertisement

4 of 9

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Greyfield Inn

Greyfield Inn

CUMBERLAND ISLAND, GA
“This is a place where time stands still and technology does not seem either relevant or necessary. It has a strong hold of the gentility, hospitality, and civilized lifestyle that Southerners are so proud of.”

-Phoebe Howard, Mrs. Howard

4 of 9

5 of 9

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Old State House Museum

Old State House Museum

LITTLE ROCK, AR
“The overscale columns of this Greek Revival gem make the front porch charming but also grand enough to be the setting for such important events as President Clinton’s first acceptance speech.”

- Tobi Fairley, Tobi Fairley & Associates

5 of 9

6 of 9

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Two Meeting Street Inn

Two Meeting Street Inn

CHARLESTON , SC
“I like the way this porch wraps around the house and its beautiful curves on the lower piazza. It’s romantic, it’s elegant, it’s relaxing, and it makes you want to throw a fabulous cocktail party!”

- Ginger Brewton, Ginger Brewton Interiors

6 of 9

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 9

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

The Columns Hotel

The Columns Hotel

NEW ORLEANS, LA
“This porch is the epitome of old-school Southern grace and elegance. It’s the best place on Sunday morning to enjoy a jazz brunch with mimosas while watching streetcars ride up and down St. Charles Avenue.”

- Ty Larkins, Ty Larkins Interiors

7 of 9

8 of 9

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Hotel Ella

Hotel Ella

AUSTIN, TX
“The porch is the first thing you notice about this grand, old home. It’s the perfect porch for lounging with friends, and the best thing is, you don’t even have to get up to refill your iced tea!”

- Heather Blue Harkovich, Heather Scott Home & Design

8 of 9

9 of 9

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Old Edwards Inn

Old Edwards Inn

HIGHLANDS, NC
“I love the way this porch wraps the lodge, giving you an amazing range of mountain views from any seat. I like to eat breakfast on the porch while watching the fog dissipate in the mornings. So peaceful, so tranquil.”

- Heather Garrett, Heather Garrett Interior Design

9 of 9

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By Southern Living Editors

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 9 Magnolia Hall at SCAD
    2 of 9 Cheekwood Botanical Garden
    3 of 9 Husk
    4 of 9 Greyfield Inn
    5 of 9 Old State House Museum
    6 of 9 Two Meeting Street Inn
    7 of 9 The Columns Hotel
    8 of 9 Hotel Ella
    9 of 9 Old Edwards Inn

    Share & More

    Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print
    Southern Living

    Magazines & More

    Learn More

    • About Us
    • Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
    • Books from Southern Living
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Content Licensing this link opens in a new tab
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    Follow Us
    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    MeredithSouthern Living is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. Southern Living is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporationthis link opens in a new tab All Rights Reserved. Southern Living may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright Southern Living. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.southernliving.com

    Sign in

    View image

    The South's Prettiest Porches
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.