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Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
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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.
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Kensington, MD Cathedral-Ceiling Screened Porch
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FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
We added this screen porch extension to the rear of the house. It completely changes the look and feel of the house. Take a look at the photos and the "before" photos at the end. The project also included the hardscape in the rear. Interior of porch with cathedral paneled ceiling. Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography
Huntington Porch
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Brownwood DecoratingBrownwood Decorating
Screen Porch Addition-Interior Fireplace
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Jackson Construction Services, Inc.Jackson Construction Services, Inc.
Palo Alto Contemporary
Palo Alto Contemporary
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
Contemporary Palo Alto exterior with black steel front door surrounded by warm toned cedar siding. Taking advantage of open sky and treetops in the park bordering the property in the rear, and shielding the side walls from multi-family units on either side, the floor plan focused all the views to rear and front. A butterfly roof profile allowed clerestory windows to bring light into the interiors.
Vineyard Residence
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Carson Douglas Landscape ArchitectureCarson Douglas Landscape Architecture
William Carson Joyce
new detached screened
new detached screened
Lewis Greenspoon ArchitectsLewis Greenspoon Architects
Old Cutler Road House entrance remodeling
Old Cutler Road House entrance remodeling
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Screened Porches by CHECA Architects
CHECA Architects PCCHECA Architects PC
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Vacation House
UNGER & MAHNS ARCHITECTSUNGER & MAHNS ARCHITECTS
Unger and Mahns, Architects
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
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Covered Outdoor Living
Covered Outdoor Living
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Casa L
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Contemporary 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.
No Rain Days On This Deck!
No Rain Days On This Deck!
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
This amazing backyard transformation was designed and built by Deck Remodelers in Short Hills, NJ. Beginning with WOLF PVC decking in Rosewood and Amberwood, the warm rich colors blend beautifully with the style of the home and the surrounding landscape. The built-in gourmet kitchen with EP Henry stacked stone and granite counters, features top-of-the-line Twin Eagles outdoor appliances and accessories. The high quality features and the clean polished look of the stainless steel makes this stunning kitchen a dream for the resident gourmet chef , as well as the infrequent cook. A custom gas fire feature was added to create a focal point that brings everyone together. What truly makes this outdoor living space a nearly year round oasis is the Equinox Louvered Pergola, available exclusively in NJ through Deck Remodelers. The Equinox Pergola offers the abilitly to enjoy your outdoor space without worrying about the weather. With the touch of the remote, the Equinox Pergola can open completely, allowing full sun and breeze and it can be angled to provide just the right amount of shade, or can be closed completely for the hottest days of summer or for that unexpected rain shower. This pergola was wrapped in ipe, creating the beautiful finishing touch. Bromic heaters and ceiling fans were added to this space, providing the homeowners with a virtual 3 season room. The Equinox Louvered Pergola transforms this outdoor space into a personal outdoor resort.
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