Screened porch/photoshop help

[yennyfire]

As we’ve been at home for the past couple of months, we’ve decided we’d like to screen in our deck. The least expensive estimate requires the removal of the two rectangular windows in our family room. I’m trying to decide if that would look odd aesthetically from the inside??

Could someone possibly photoshop
the small rectangular windows gone (it would be dry walled and painted the wall color)? I’d be keeping the curtains where they are.

I don’t think we’d lose much light, as the sun comes mostly through the top circular windows.

If anyone wants to share photos of their screened porch, I’d love to see them! Also, any “must haves” or “don’t bother with this” would be appreciated!

FYI—-this would be my bling project for the 2020-21 year!

 

[nala]

I don’t have any photoshop skills but beautiful windows! So do you have sliding windows that lead to the deck? If so, you will keep the sliding windows and wall up just that rectangles above it but keep the arched windows?

 

[elizat]

They want to remove the transom windows?

So you would keep what you have as far as the regular windows /doors below or would those turn into doors+ or are they doors? And then would you have the decorative windows at the top still there?

I don't know how to Photoshop but I'm thinking that might look odd.

I'm wondering why they have to remove the transom windows.

 

[yennyfire]

There are French doors that you can’t see in the photo that lead out to the deck. So the access to the screened porch will remain the same, we would still have the arched windows and the ones below the rectangular ones...

 

[yennyfire]

Transom! That’s what they are called, thank you @elizat! They have to remove the transom windows because they need 1 ft. of space between the arched windows and the ones below the transom to attach the shed style roof. Currently, there’s about 8 inches which isn’t enough to support the weight of the roof, as the porch is about 26’ wide by 16’ deep.
Here’s a photo of the doors leading to the deck....but yes, I’m concerned that removing the transom will look odd, which is why I’m hoping someone can help with Photoshop so I can really visualize it.

 

[elizat]

@Rfisher is good at Photoshop for jewels, maybe she can help here?

I definitely share your concern. What do your other proposals call for doing? The idea of taking them out would worry me for water intrusion as well, depending on how they want to fill the space.

You have a very lovely home I think it's a really nice idea so you can get more use out of the deck.

 

[yennyfire]

@Rfisher is good at Photoshop for jewels, maybe she can help here?

I definitely share your concern. What do your other proposals call for doing? The idea of taking them out would worry me for water intrusion as well, depending on how they want to fill the space.

You have a very lovely home I think it's a really nice idea so you can get more use out of the deck.

@Rfisher I’d be so appreciative if you could help me!
@elizat the only other option is removing the curved windows or building an entirely new structure off of the back of the house, behind the kitchen table. We’d still access it by the French doors, but it would be quite a bit smaller and I’m concerned that it will look odd there too (and it will block all of the light from the kitchen windows).

 

[Polabowla]

I never had a screened in porch but one house had a small roof over the the area my windows looked out onto. (It was a walkway that had a roof overhead)
It was always so dark in that room (even though they were floor to ceiling windows).
I personally wouldn't do it

 

[Rfisher]

I can certainly try!
Has the architect from the quotes you’ve gotten given you drawings on how the roof structure looks like from the outside and also what I assume the view is from your stairs/upper level through the curved windows looking at that roof? And what they think how much light would still come in those windows?

 

[yennyfire]

Thank you @Rfisher! The roof will look roughly like this (actual drawings in progress, but all hinges on removing the transom windows, so if we decide that will look awful, there’s no reason for them to even draw it out).
And no, they won’t quantify how much light we’d lose, but from living here for 9 years, I think most of the light comes from the curved windows....

 

[Rfisher]

That makes sense.
Sunrooms/three season rooms/solariums are always lovely in my opinion!
Here’s my stab at it.

 

[yennyfire]

@Rfisher THANK YOU!!
Now, tell the truth. Do you think it looks odd?

 

[Matata]

It doesn't look as bad as I thought it would. I think a fabulous piece of art installed where the windows used to be would help keep things balanced.

 

[yennyfire]

It doesn't look as bad as I thought it would. I think a fabulous piece of art installed where the windows used to be would help keep things balanced.

Agreed! I’m pleasantly surprised!

 

[Rfisher]

It doesn't look as bad as I thought it would. I think a fabulous piece of art installed where the windows used to be would help keep things balanced.

These were my thoughts as well.

 

[yennyfire]

These were my thoughts as well.

I really can’t thank you enough @Rfisher! A picture really IS worth a thousand words!

 

[Rfisher]

You are most welcome

 

[Gussie]

Hi @yennyfire! I love a screened in porch! So Southern! I thought that the removal of the transom windows would look awkward but I think it looks really nice after seeing the photoshopped pic. I have huge windows in a 2 story room as well, way too tall for drapery. They were quite boring until I added a few paintings between the top and bottom windows as matata mentioned. The lighting is bad in these pics but you can get an idea.

 

[yennyfire]

Hi @yennyfire! I love a screened in porch! So Southern! I thought that the removal of the transom windows would look awkward but I think it looks really nice after seeing the photoshopped pic. I have huge windows in a 2 story room as well, way too tall for drapery. They were quite boring until I added a few paintings between the top and bottom windows as matata mentioned. The lighting is bad in these pics but you can get an idea.

Thanks @Gussie! That looks awesome! I’ll save the photo so I remember this when/if the porch is done. I have a strict budget but I really want the composite flooring and posts etc so it won’t require maintenance, but it’s pricey! If we do the porch, I’ll have to wait to get the furniture I want. Lucky, we already have a huge outdoor dining table and 8 chairs, so we wouldn’t be sitting on the floor!

 

[rocks]

The composite is well worth it. We did azek (deck) and it requires minimal maintenance. The only area that really requires attention is around the grill.

 

[yennyfire]

The composite is well worth it. We did azek (deck) and it requires minimal maintenance. The only area that really requires attention is around the grill.

Did you do it on the posts and railings too? What material did you use for the ceiling?

 

[rocks]

We only did a deck. We have a screened structure over the dining table, but no screened porch (sigh). Our house is somewhat contemporary, so we did cable rail. As I recall, the brand was Westbury. My hubby did the project himself. We did the deck ourselves as well.

 

[yennyfire]

We only did a deck. We have a screened structure over the dining table, but no screened porch (sigh). Our house is somewhat contemporary, so we did cable rail. As I recall, the brand was Westbury. My hubby did the project himself. We did the deck ourselves as well.

Wow! I wish we had the skill to do this ourselves!!

 

[rocks]

He is a dentist. I’m a former banker. It’s not that hard; Just takes planning.

 

[rocks]

Wow! I wish we had the skill to do this ourselves!!

What did you decide?

 

[yennyfire]

Still waiting for 2 quotes. The first one was crazy high. Hoping one of the other two are more reasonable....

 

[rocks]

Still waiting for 2 quotes. The first one was crazy high. Hoping one of the other two are more reasonable....

Oy....that’s why hubby rolls up his sleeves. Hopeful...

 

[GlitterInMyHair]

You can maybe hang a couple of faux window mirrors above the French doors?

 

[yennyfire]

Oy....that’s why hubby rolls up his sleeves. Hopeful...

Yeah, my hubby can barely change a lightbulb and my math skills (required for precise cuts, assuming I owned a saw) are sh*t, so that’s not an option for us.

 

[elizat]

I will say it looks better than I thought the mock up would.

I do think it may cut off some light. That's a trade-off though.