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Recent Examples of porte cochereThe concrete columns form a porte cochere, where owners drive through to a basement garage (spaces are $200,000) and take an elevator straight to their floors, avoiding the neighborhood entirely.—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2023 Thanks to the nature reserves, the property feels more like 15 acres, with immaculate landscaping and a custom drive-through porte cochere.—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 May 2023 Led by renowned design firms Rockwell Group and Hart Howerton, the renovation updated the veranda and porte cochere, the grand lobby, guest rooms, ballrooms, and the on-site restaurants.—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023 Landscape architect Janice Parker carefully considered how this area would be viewed from the back of the home, particularly as one passes through the porte cochere.—Owen Holmes, House Beautiful, 23 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for porte cochere
From comfortable and sturdy sectionals made for summer entertaining to a charming rocking chair that’s perfect for morning coffee or stargazing on the porch, these hidden gems are ready to upgrade your space without the splurge.
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Toni Sutton,
People.com,
17 May 2025
The video footage, obtained by the Miami Herald, shows officers confronting a man at gunpoint who is standing on the front porch of a house.
The double-pane sliding glass windows throughout offer plenty of natural light, and there’s a charming veranda that’s great for relaxing — right in time for the warmer months ahead.
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Toni Sutton,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Outdoor space: The approximately 1,880-square-foot lot includes several outdoor spaces, including a veranda and a courtyard.
Costs: In Victoria, stamp duty on a property that sells for 1.39 million Australian dollars would be or $46,000 (76,450 AUD).
Earlier this month, the trio previewed another song from their upcoming fourth album in a clip that showed the siblings a stoop as lead singer Danielle lip synchs along over the marching drum-like beat.
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Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
17 Apr. 2025
Johnson was holding court with a group of people by a stoop on Franklin Ave.
The covered living area, or lanai, is a popular spot for gatherings, featuring heating and cooling systems, a wood-burning fireplace, electronic, invisible, roll-down shades and breathtaking views to the west.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
The mansion is designed for entertaining in a big way, from a jaw-dropping lanai to an entertainment suite.
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