Why have one when you can have two? Since porches were the spot to escape the heat of the day before air conditioning, double-stacked porches make an appearance on most Low Country homes. Even with our modern amenities, they still remain a ever-present part of the design and give homeowners multiple outdoor spaces to entertain, relax and enjoy the sea breezes.

Cozy up on this covered deck, complete with a roaring fireplace and comfy wicker furniture in pale yellow. Quintessentially Southern, the ceiling is painted haint blue. Not only does it mimic the color of the sky to create a cooling, calm effect, but it also — according to folklore — protects the home from insects and restless spirits.

This petite cottage (only 690-square-feet) sits amidst a beautiful planting of Low Country grasses and flowers. Board-and-batten siding pairs with a standing seam metal roof for an exterior that exudes farmhouse charm. The entire outdoors has a simple, modest aesthetic that's wholly welcoming.

Sweeping grasses over marshland is the epitome of low country outdoors. This Savannah home lets nature be its guide with a simple wooden walkway over the marsh that leads to a freestanding covered deck. A grouping of Adirondack chairs circle around a fire pit for cozy evenings.