The porch remained a beloved feature of homes in the 1990s, when outdoor living was beginning to take on new trends. Families have always embraced porches and decks as places to relax, socialise and enjoy the fresh air, often decorated with rocking chairs, swings and planters filled with geraniums or trailing ivy.

In the decade that saw the rise of minimalist gardens, with modern steel sculptures and water features, a shady porch offered a quieter retreat, keeping alive a tradition of outdoor family life even as modern conveniences crept indoors.

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