Rare Landscapes designs screened-in porches in Mound, MN for homeowners who want more protection from insects, sun, and changing weather without losing the connection to the outdoors. We plan the porch around the home, patio, landscape, and way the space will be used. Founder Will Archuleta personally guides each project near Lake Minnetonka, helping homeowners compare screened porches, three-season layouts, and more enclosed porch options before construction begins.
Rare Landscapes approaches a porch as part of the entire property rather than a room added without considering the landscape around it.
Will Archuleta stays personally involved from early planning through construction.
Rooflines, access points, proportions, and exterior finishes are considered with the existing architecture.
Porches connect intentionally with patios, landscaping, walkways, and gathering spaces.
Homeowners can review how the porch relates to the house and yard before construction.
Snow, rain, seasonal use, and weather exposure are considered when shaping the project.
A screened porch creates a covered outdoor room that allows airflow while helping keep insects out. We plan the room around furniture, views, doors, circulation, and the connection to the house so it functions like a true extension of the outdoor living space.
A three-season porch offers more enclosure than a basic screened room while still keeping the experience closely connected to the outdoors. Operable panels, screens, windows, flooring, lighting, and other features can be considered based on the project scope and how the homeowners expect to use the space.
A true four-season porch typically requires a more substantial enclosure and may involve insulation, windows, HVAC, electrical work, and foundation considerations.
Motorized or retractable screens can provide flexibility between an open-air setting and a more protected porch. These systems can be considered for covered patios, pavilions, and porch designs where homeowners want to adjust airflow and enclosure throughout the day.
Ceiling fans, lighting, heaters, and fireplaces can help make a covered outdoor room more comfortable and useful. These features work best when they are coordinated with the porch layout, roof structure, furniture plan, and circulation from the beginning.
A porch should connect naturally with the house and the rest of the yard. Rare Landscapes can coordinate screened-in porches with patios, fire features, walkways, planting, and other outdoor living design elements.
If insects, rain, or direct sun are limiting how often you use your outdoor space near Mound, MN or Lake Minnetonka, Rare Landscapes can help determine what type of porch or enclosure best fits the property and your goals.
Mosquitoes or insects make the patio difficult to enjoy.
Rain frequently interrupts outdoor meals or gatherings.
Your patio gets more direct sun than you want.
You want an outdoor room with space for furniture, dining, or lounging.
You want more protection without completely separating yourself from the yard.
You are considering a three-season porch instead of an open covered patio.
You are redesigning the backyard and want the porch integrated with the landscape from the start.
Rare Landscapes designs screened porches and outdoor living spaces in Mound, MN and throughout the Lake Minnetonka area.
Contact Rare Landscapes to start planning a screened-in porch near Mound, MN and Lake Minnetonka. Work directly with Will Archuleta to coordinate the porch, home, patio, landscape, and outdoor living features into one complete design.
