With Spring just around the corner now is the time to enjoy outdoor living from your own home. Porches and loggias are a great way to spend time outdoors whether you are reading a book or spending time with family and friends. Here are some great Atlanta neighborhoods that feature homes that incorporate the best of outdoor living:

• Avignon at Vinings has beautiful townhomes, condominiums and single-family villas that showcase spacious loggias. Many of the homes have a loggia on multiple floors allowing for various opportunities for outdoor living. Some loggias provide a perfect sitting area around an outdoor fireplace while others include an outdoor kitchen area that is perfect for an outdoor family dinner or entertaining.
• Jim Chapman Communities’ active adult community, Brookhaven at John’s Creek, features roomy one level ranch-style homes ideal for adults 55 and older. In addition to the spacious interiors, this gated community offers homeowners the perfect place to enjoy fresh air with front porches and optional screened porches.
• Blake Shaw Homes builds custom homes throughout metro Atlanta in communities such as The Georgia Club located in Athens. Outdoor living space is popular among clients, so many of the custom homes include spacious front and back porches that provide the perfect space for relaxation and spending time with family and friends.