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Aluminum and Glass Porch Railings - 135
Aluminum and Glass Porch Railings - 135
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Cozy Retreat
Cozy Retreat
The Amendola Group, Inc.The Amendola Group, Inc.
This inviting backyard in Salt Point allows the homeowner to entertain guests in any weather. A large covered porch offers a seamless transition from inside the home to the fire pit and backyard seating areas. Connected by a stone path, a nearby pergola gives guests a place to congregate for engaging conversations.
Porch and Portico Combination
Porch and Portico Combination
Phoenix Home ServicesPhoenix Home Services
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Outdoor Kitchen Grill
Outdoor Kitchen Grill
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
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Aluminum Spindle Porch Railings - 117
Aluminum Spindle Porch Railings - 117
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Modern Makeover
Modern Makeover
Ross Design Inc.Ross Design Inc.
Subtle shifts in the walls flanking the stairs and sensitive rail placement create a welcoming approach for guests. The height of the porch roof/ceilings make the entry feel grand. Tracy Witherspoon
Demun Screened-in Porch and Brick Patio Addition
Demun Screened-in Porch and Brick Patio Addition
LNB Architecture & InteriorsLNB Architecture & Interiors
New screened-in porch and brick patio: The new interior and exterior stairway are cedar wood planks. The corners are rounded to open the steps to circulation and avoid a handrail.
New Hartford Screen Porch
New Hartford Screen Porch
Colin Healy Design LLCColin Healy Design LLC
Clear Cedar interior cladding is used for rtim, wall and ceiling surfaces. Colin Healy
Sharpsville
Sharpsville
New Beginnings Landscape Inc.New Beginnings Landscape Inc.
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Front Patios
Front Patios
M&V CONTRACTORSM&V CONTRACTORS
This custom built Oakville home is beautifully finished with a flagstone covered porch, natural stone steps and pavers complete the walkway and are trimmed by simple yet elegant greenery. Curb appeal is everything!
Corby Planter (L24" X W24" X H48")
Corby Planter (L24" X W24" X H48")
DecorproDecorpro
CORBY PLANTER (L24” X W24” X H48”) Planters Product Dimensions (IN): L24” X W24” X H48” Product Weight (LB): 37 Product Dimensions (CM): L61 X W61 X H122 Product Weight (KG): 17 Corby Planter (L24” X W24” X H48”) is a lifetime warranty contemporary planter designed to add a boldly elegant statement in the home and garden, while accenting stand out features such as water gardens, front entrances, hallways, and other focal areas indoors and outdoors. Available in 43 colours and made of fiberglass resin, Corby planter is an impressive combination of a circular and square design. A green thumb’s dream come true, withstanding the wear and tear of everyday use, as well as any and all weather conditions–rain, snow, sleet, hail, and sun, throughout the year, in any season. Add a welcoming presence at your outdoor entrance and place two Corby planters on either side of the door to immediately transform your front porch into a colourful, contemporary invitation for guests. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Materials: Fiberglass resin Gel coat (custom colours) All Planters are custom made to order. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Made in Canada ABOUT PLANTER WARRANTY ANTI-SHOCK WEATHERPROOF DRAINAGE HOLES AND PLUGS INNER LIP LIGHTWEIGHT
Front Porch With Ceiling Fans and Wicker Furniture
Front Porch With Ceiling Fans and Wicker Furniture
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Westport Residence
Westport Residence
Erskine Associates LLCErskine Associates LLC
Photography: Gus Ford
New Jersey Beach House
New Jersey Beach House
Garden State RetractablesGarden State Retractables
This New Jersey Beach house has Motorized retractable Screens and Hurricane Shutters to protect the home from Insects and the weather.
Wyndam Complete Exterior Renovation
Wyndam Complete Exterior Renovation
Paragon Construction Company LLCParagon Construction Company LLC
This is the second under-porch access point for dry storage of patio furniture, cushions, or fire pits to allow for larger parties. Given the weight of the materials for the access doors, the structural components of the doors, footings and framing are critical for the longevity and durability of the doors. Note that we provided power at the patio and chose to run the downspout into the area under the porch, where we tie into a PVC pipe that takes that water to a storm drain at the back of the property.
Front porch railings
Front porch railings
Capozzoli StairworksCapozzoli Stairworks
Front porch exterior metal railing fabricated and isntalled by Capozzoli Stairworks, Philadelphia, PA. For more info please visit our website www.thecapo.us or contact us at 609-635-1265
Queen Anne Residence
Queen Anne Residence
Lee Edwards - residential designLee Edwards - residential design
Custom Contemporary Home in a Northwest Modern Style utilizing warm natural materials such as cedar rainscreen siding, douglas fir beams, ceilings and cabinetry to soften the hard edges and clean lines generated with durable materials such as quartz counters, porcelain tile floors, custom steel railings and cast-in-place concrete hardscapes. Photographs by Miguel Edwards
"Woodlark" House
"Woodlark" House
Roman LeonidovRoman Leonidov
Roof Deck for San Francisco Haight Addition and Remodel
Roof Deck for San Francisco Haight Addition and Remodel
Architect Andrew MorrallArchitect Andrew Morrall
A 525 square foot, 3 story addition to a large single family Victorian in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco. An existing dilapidated 3 story enclosed porch was demolished and replaced with a sun-filled Breakfast Room opening to a remodeled Kitchen; 3rd story Sun Room adjacent 2 Bedrooms, and a 4th story Roof Deck with Panoramic Ocean and City views. The Kitchen was reconfigured within an existing constraining space to create a dramatic axis with the Breakfast Room. The Narrow Kitchen space was maximized by creating an effective floor plan featuring a 45 degree motif. The 4th story Roof Deck features an advanced waterproof assembly with ceramic tile and custom fabricated metal guardrail with cable rail. Care was taken to meld the new updated Architecture with the existing turn of the century Victorian.

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.
Outdoor Kitchen Grill
Outdoor Kitchen Grill
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Photo by Tre Dunham
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