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Screened Porch and Entry Timber Frame
Screened Porch and Entry Timber Frame
Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.
Screened porch with integrated deck and timber frame entry.
Contemporary house retreat
Contemporary house retreat
BINYAN architecture studioBINYAN architecture studio
Front Porch and Siding Replacement
Front Porch and Siding Replacement
Troin Construction LLCTroin Construction LLC
The photo showcases a newly added front porch to a home, adding a touch of sophistication and style to the property. The porch is designed with a crisp, white aesthetic, creating a bright and inviting entrance that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The white finish provides a fresh and modern look, while the sleek, clean lines of the design convey a sense of sophistication and elegance. The porch is constructed with quality materials, featuring a solid foundation, sturdy flooring, and a supportive railing. The railing is designed with style in mind, offering both safety and beauty, with a white finish that perfectly complements the overall aesthetic of the porch. The new front porch is a true extension of the living space, offering a comfortable and inviting area for homeowners to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The addition of this stylish front porch is a smart investment, increasing the value, functionality, and visual appeal of the home.
Bring in the Light
Bring in the Light
Four Walls ArchitectureFour Walls Architecture
The Ark on Alma
The Ark on Alma
BTM Constructions Pty LtdBTM Constructions Pty Ltd
Middle Eastern Beauty at the Beach
Middle Eastern Beauty at the Beach
E. F. San JuanE. F. San Juan
Riad Zasha: Middle Eastern Beauty at the Beach Private Residence / Alys Beach, Florida Architect: Khoury & Vogt Architects Builder: Alys Beach Construction --- “Riad Zasha resides in Alys Beach, a New Urbanist community along Scenic Highway 30-A in the Florida Panhandle,” says the design team at Khoury & Vogt Architects (KVA), the town architects of Alys Beach. “So named by the homeowner, who came with an explicit preference for something more exotic and Middle Eastern, the house evokes Moroccan and Egyptian influences spatially and decoratively while maintaining continuity with its surrounding architecture, all of which is tightly coded.” E. F. San Juan furnished Weather Shield impact-rated windows and doors, a mahogany impact-rated front door, and all of the custom exterior millwork, including shutters, screens, trim, handrails, and gates. The distinctive tower boasts indoor-outdoor “Florida room” living spaces caged in beautiful wooden mashrabiya grilles created by our team. The execution of this incredible home by the professionals at Alys Beach Construction and KVA resulted in a landmark residence for the town. Challenges: “Part of [the Alys Beach] coding, along with the master plan itself, dictated that a tower mark the corner of the lot,” says KVA. “Aligning this with the adjoining park to the south reinforces the axiality of each and locks the house into a greater urban whole.” The sheer amount of custom millwork created for this house made it a challenge, but a welcome one. The unique exterior called for wooden details everywhere, from the shutters to the handrails, mouldings and trim, roof decking, courtyard gates, ceiling panels for the Florida rooms, loggia screen panels, and more—but the tower was the standout element. The homeowners’ desire for Middle Eastern influences was met through the wooden mashrabiya (or moucharaby) oriel-style wooden latticework enclosing the third-story tower living space. Creating this focal point was some of our team’s most unique work to date, requiring the ultimate attention to detail, precision, and planning. The location close to the Gulf of Mexico also dictated that we partner with our friends at Weather Shield on the impact-rated exterior windows and doors, and their Lifeguard line was perfect for the job. The mahogany impact-rated front door also combines safety and security with beauty and style. Solution: Working closely with KVA and Alys Beach Construction on the timeline and planning for our custom wood products, windows, and doors was monumental to the success of this build. The amount of millwork produced meant our team had to carefully manage their time while ensuring we provided the highest quality of detail and work. The location south of Scenic Highway 30-A, steps from the beach, also meant deciding with KVA and Alys Beach Construction what materials should be used for the best possible production quality and looks while adhering to coding and standing the test of time in the harsh Gulfside elements such as high winds, humidity, and salt. The tower elements alone required the utmost care for building and installation. It was truly a test of skill for our team and Alys Beach Construction to create the corbels and other support pieces that would hold up the wooden oriel windows and latticework screens. We couldn’t be happier with the result and are genuinely honored to have been part of the talented team on such a cornerstone residence in the Alys Beach townscape. --- Photography courtesy of Alys Beach
Contemporary Porch
Contemporary Porch
Indecor Professional Inc.Indecor Professional Inc.
Oak Ridge NC TimberTech Deck and EZE-Breeze 3-Season Room
Oak Ridge NC TimberTech Deck and EZE-Breeze 3-Season Room
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
This screened in porch design features EZE-Breeze vinyl windows, which creates a fantastic multi-season room. On warm days, the windows can be lifted to 75% open to allow cooling breezes inside. Fixed gable windows bring more warming sunlight into the space, perfect for use on cool spring and fall days. This project also features a low-maintenance TimberTech AZEK deck to accommodate grilling or additional seating. A custom wood, composite and aluminum hybrid railing design is featured throughout the space.
Elevated Porch Addition
Elevated Porch Addition
Figur ConstructionFigur Construction
St Charles Oasis
St Charles Oasis
Grant and Power LandscapingGrant and Power Landscaping
Palisades Screen porch
Palisades Screen porch
Landis Architects | BuildersLandis Architects | Builders
Superior, CO Deck, Pergola, & Patio Combination Backyard UPGRADE
Superior, CO Deck, Pergola, & Patio Combination Backyard UPGRADE
Archadeck of the FoothillsArchadeck of the Foothills
This upgraded deck gives this family a kitchen, dining area, and living space to enjoy the beautiful weather in Colorado. Decking and stairs are made of composite decking by TimberTech Legacy in Tigerwood color. The picture frame color (boarder) is Expresso. The pergola chosen is a custom Cedar timber pergola in Hawthorne stain. RDI Excalibur railings in satin black give the deck a very contemporary feel. Archadeck also used an under-deck drainage system system including troughs, gutter, and sealed seams to keep rain, spills, and snowmelt from dripping trough to lower patio. The patio was added to give this family another "room" to enjoy time together including an air hocky outdoor table and firepit area. The patio pavers are Belgard Hardscapes interlocking concrete pavers in Slate & Stone. Paver color is Rio with the boarder in Rio Catalina slate & charcoal bullnose.
Overland Park Screened Porch With Attached Deck
Overland Park Screened Porch With Attached Deck
Archadeck of Kansas CityArchadeck of Kansas City
Archadeck of Kansas City screened porches are the ultimate staycation destination. Screened porches are a fantastic investment in the way you enjoy your home - perfect for entertaining or family time. This screened porch features: ✅ Low-maintenance deck flooring ✅ Tongue and groove ceiling finish ✅ Tongue and groove TV wall ✅ Attached deck with gate Ready to discuss your new screened porch and deck design? Call Archadeck of Kansas City at (913) 851-3325 to schedule your custom design consultation.
Mid Century Ranch Style Update
Mid Century Ranch Style Update
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Elevated Porch Addition
Elevated Porch Addition
Figur ConstructionFigur Construction
Cozy Rowhouse Screen Porch
Cozy Rowhouse Screen Porch
Landis Architects | BuildersLandis Architects | Builders
This homeowner came to us with a design for a screen porch to create a comfortable space for family and entertaining. We helped finalize materials and details, including French doors to the porch, Trex decking, low-maintenance trim, siding, and decking, and a new full-light side door that leads to stairs to access the backyard. The porch also features a beadboard ceiling, gas firepit, and a ceiling fan. Our master electrician also recommended LED tape lighting under each tread nosing for brightly lit stairs.
Marathon
Marathon
Kaamer DesignKaamer Design
Beach Wood Front Porch and Back Deck
Beach Wood Front Porch and Back Deck
LANAI Premium Plank DeckingLANAI Premium Plank Decking
This full front and back deck project uses our Beach Wood PVC decking. The porch makes use of elegant decor and large planter boxes.
Esworthy screened in porch
Esworthy screened in porch
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Pet-Friendly Contemporary Home on the River
Pet-Friendly Contemporary Home on the River
Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJBrendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ

Contemporary All Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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