What is a sleeping porch? The historical home feature that could be making a comeback

Text by Eleanor Richardson

This traditional home feature is the perfect summer retreat. Designers talk us through how the once-loved sleeping porch could be making a comeback

Traditional architecture has long been desirable, but as interior design trends embrace all things historic, features that were once deemed old-fashioned are creeping back into homes across the country.

Rooms that all old homes once had and perhaps fell out of fashion are once more becoming all the rage. From larders to keeping rooms, these traditional spaces that were once a staple in classical architecture are popping up in interiors everywhere. While each has its own unique purpose and charm, there's one room that I couldn't be happier to see being factored into house designs of the moment – the sleeping porch.

The clue is in the name when it comes to this historic room. It's a space designed for the utmost relaxation during the warmer months, allowing you to bask in the warm breeze without taking a step outside.

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