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Beige Wood Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Sea Hawk
Sea Hawk
Surfside Home Co.Surfside Home Co.
Screened-in porch with painted cedar shakes.
Coral Gables, Florida Home
Coral Gables, Florida Home
Eva Quateman InteriorsEva Quateman Interiors
Steven Brooke Studios
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
CuttingEdge Built LLCCuttingEdge Built LLC
This beautiful new construction craftsman-style home had the typical builder's grade front porch with wood deck board flooring and painted wood steps. Also, there was a large unpainted wood board across the bottom front, and an opening remained that was large enough to be used as a crawl space underneath the porch which quickly became home to unwanted critters. In order to beautify this space, we removed the wood deck boards and installed the proper floor joists. Atop the joists, we also added a permeable paver system. This is very important as this system not only serves as necessary support for the natural stone pavers but would also firmly hold the sand being used as grout between the pavers. In addition, we installed matching brick across the bottom front of the porch to fill in the crawl space and painted the wood board to match hand rails and columns. Next, we replaced the original wood steps by building new concrete steps faced with matching brick and topped with natural stone pavers. Finally, we added new hand rails and cemented the posts on top of the steps for added stability. WOW...not only was the outcome a gorgeous transformation but the front porch overall is now much more sturdy and safe!
Sabin Traditional Porch
Sabin Traditional Porch
Porch MastersPorch Masters
Prairie Village, Open Light, Screened Porch
Prairie Village, Open Light, Screened Porch
Meridian Construction Corp.Meridian Construction Corp.
Snowbound
Snowbound
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Modern & Contemporary Trendy Bathroom Floating Sink Vanities Design By Darash
Modern & Contemporary Trendy Bathroom Floating Sink Vanities Design By Darash
By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & ClosetsBy Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets
Outdoor porch by the pool, with griller, outdoor sofa, outdoor stainless steel ceiling fan
New Front Porch, Stones, Railing and New Stairs
New Front Porch, Stones, Railing and New Stairs
Experts RemodelExperts Remodel
New deck made of composite wood - Trex, New railing, entrance of the house, new front of the house - Porch
Porches
Porches
ArchitraveArchitrave
05 - Arlington Historic Porch
05 - Arlington Historic Porch
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Benjamin Hill Photography
Porch Addition in West Lafayette, IN
Porch Addition in West Lafayette, IN
Riverside Construction, LLCRiverside Construction, LLC
This beautifully designed screen porch features composite decking and a robust screening system. Paired with a cozy concrete patio area perfect for grilling, this space was transformed into a bug-free zone of relaxation.
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Sullivans Island Mix
Sullivans Island Mix
Jill Howard Design StudioJill Howard Design Studio
Screened Porch Addition
Screened Porch Addition
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A separate seating area right off the inside dining room is the perfect spot for breakfast al-fresco...without the bugs, in this screened porch addition. Design and build is by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, MI. Photography by Sean Carter, Ann Arbor, MI.
Herndon Second Story Porch
Herndon Second Story Porch
Denny and GardnerDenny and Gardner
Modern Herndon covered porch with full furniture set, recessed lighting, and carpet.
Rocking Chair Porch
Rocking Chair Porch
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Screened Porch Addition
Screened Porch Addition
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A reclaimed beam provides a rustic craftsman feel to this cozy screened porch addition. Design and Build by Meadowlark Design Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Sean Carter, Ann Arbor, Mi.
Prairie Village, Open Light, Screened Porch
Prairie Village, Open Light, Screened Porch
Meridian Construction Corp.Meridian Construction Corp.
Lot 55 Landherr
Lot 55 Landherr
Bentley Construction LLCBentley Construction LLC
Top of the Island
Top of the Island
David C. Bennett ArchitectsDavid C. Bennett Architects

Beige Wood Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland verandas, pergolas, porches and porticos are still handy little halfway houses between your driveway and your front door or your garden and your back door. Verandas are structures that cover an area next to your house, usually over a patio or decked area at the back as part of your garden, and they offer a sheltered outdoor space that you can enjoy all year round. Pergolas are usually separate from your house but offer basic cover for outdoor dining or simply relaxing. Porches can either give you shelter from the rain (perhaps as you find your keys at the front door) in the form of a basic, open porch canopy structure, or be built out into a small room or vestibule where you can remove and store coats, shoes and umbrellas. Porticos fall into the former category of porch design but are much grander than regular porches, usually with colonnades at either side of the door supporting the porch roof and giving a regal touch to the exterior of your home. If you think your home could benefit from a sheltered outdoor structure, either for dining outside or just taking your coat and boots off as you enter your house, take a look at the porch, portico and veranda ideas, designs and photos from homeowners and designers to take inspiration.

How do I choose a veranda design?

Glass verandas are one of the most common veranda designs because they let in light, offer slight shade and still protect from the elements, while wooden verandas are also popular due to their traditional-looking style. If your garden and house exterior are styled classically then a wooden veranda or pergola may be the way to go and you may want to consider tiling the roof of the veranda with the same type of tiles you have on your main roof, so everything ties in neatly. Wrought iron and glass verandas can also look classic in their style, appearing almost Victorian, and if you have dark framed windows or other ironwork in your garden or home, this style of veranda could work nicely. Metal and glass verandas would better suit contemporary tastes, and if you don't want the normal pitched roof style, look at flat roofs and verandas and pergolas in unique shapes and designs. You can choose to have either a supported veranda with posts, similar to a pergola structure, or a cantilever veranda that protrudes from a wall of your house without support via posts to the ground. Obviously if you want more space under your veranda then a cantilever veranda is the way to go, but the look of cantilevers is not always to everyone's taste. Otherwise you may only need posts at each end that won't have to be large and in the way if you need the room.

How do I choose a new porch?

Think about what you want from your porch – if, for example, your front door opens straight into your living room, you may want the added privacy of an enclosed porch rather than a portico-style covering. Appearance is, of course, all-important; the front of your house, after all, creates the first impression of your home. uPVC porches are great for insulation, but they may not look as good aesthetically. It’s important that your porch design fits in with that of your house, so keep brickwork and materials similar or complementary. Front doors provide a wonderful opportunity for dressing your house – embrace colour and gloss, and add attractive embellishments with door knockers, letter boxes and wall lights. But don’t just take our word for it; take a look around for inspiration. Once you’ve decided which type and material of porch or portico would suit your house – whether it’s a brick, glass or an oak porch, you can now focus on the design and have a look at some great porch ideas from other Houzz users. Find images of traditional wooden porches that give a warmly welcome, large glass porch extensions that dramatically change home exteriors, and pictures of stone front porches and porticos.

Will I need planning permission for my veranda, pergola, porch or portico?

Usually verandas will need planning permission as they are not classed as permitted development under Class A, but there are exceptions, so check with your local planning authority first. Provided that your porch or portico follows the stipulated guidelines, it will be exempt from planning permission and building regulation approvals. Ensure that the external floor area of the porch is within three square metres and that its height does not exceed three metres. Finally, the furthest edge of the porch should not go beyond two metres of any boundary of the house and the road. If the porch or portico you want is bigger than these dimensions, make your life easier by employing a builder or porch specialist who will handle the planning and building regulations for you. Pergolas, as garden structure, also do not need planning permission as long as they adhere to standard regulations, but again, check online or with a professional before building one.
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