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Writer's Home: Furnishing 5 Rooms and 2 Outdoor Spaces
Writer's Home: Furnishing 5 Rooms and 2 Outdoor Spaces
studiovert environmental + interior designstudiovert environmental + interior design
We converted a small deck next to the front door, into a reader's oasis. The hammock was sitting in storage, the pots were left behind by the previous owner, the square stump was sourced from a neighbors fallen tree. All we bought were the rug, stool, wall planter, lights, hanging macrame planter, and plants.
Outdoor Living Makeover in Southwest Austin, TX
Outdoor Living Makeover in Southwest Austin, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
Our design for this project was multi-faceted and consisted of a large screened room with a new patio and outdoor kitchen area. You could say those were the main attractions. In addition, several amenities filled out the homeowners’ dream outdoor space, making it complete. These included a planter integrated into the concrete patio, a custom trellis on the patio, and a privacy wall at the end of the patio.
P Street - East Sac
P Street - East Sac
Design Shop InteriorsDesign Shop Interiors
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French Country ASID Showcase - Notre Belle Maison
French Country ASID Showcase - Notre Belle Maison
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Miro Dvorscak Peterson Homebuilders, Inc. Wendt Design Group
Brykerwoods Pool Pavilion
Brykerwoods Pool Pavilion
newhaven residential designnewhaven residential design
Clients wanted a pool pavilion that could be enjoyed concurrently with swimming, eating and enjoying the back yard of this Spring Woods home in the greater Houston area.
Sullivan's Island Pettigrew Street Porch and Pool
Sullivan's Island Pettigrew Street Porch and Pool
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Photo by: Tripp Smith
Dear Daisy Cottage-front porch
Dear Daisy Cottage-front porch
Dear Daisy CottageDear Daisy Cottage
Amaloka Rural Home
Amaloka Rural Home
AMALOKA RURAL HOMEAMALOKA RURAL HOME
PORCHE DE 60M con entrada al Salón/Comedor. Distribución del porche en dos zonas, la de RELAX y la de ALMORZAR, zonas bien definidas, ambientadas e iluminadas acorde a la función que se desempeñan.
Over & Under PVC deck and Hard Scape
Over & Under PVC deck and Hard Scape
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
The dry space under the deck was enhanced with stacked ledge stone installed on the walls and a paver patio to completely finish the space
Four Seasons Room Addition
Four Seasons Room Addition
Rigsby Builders Inc.Rigsby Builders Inc.
Beautiful screened in porch addition. A four seasons room off of the kitchen that can be used any time of year for dining, entertaining or just relaxing.
Backyard Screen Porch
Backyard Screen Porch
MoontowerMoontower
Jack Sanders of Design Build Adventure http://www.designbuildadventure.com/ approached Moontower with a vision of a place for a friend of a friend to convert their old garage to a banjo pickin' porch -- a space to hang out in a backyard, a celebration of an existing garage built with cedar posts and a stout but DIY 1950's concrete floor -- it needed to be: open air and bug proof, and an inviting place to pick on a banjo and invite blue grass fans to jam or listen, tell stories and sweat in peace. And so began this Moontower Design Build Adventure collaboration. Using a simple material palet of cedar and corrugated metal, this screened in porch is rustic yet clean and provides a welcoming venue for listening to good music with friends! Photography by Courtney Sames http://www.courtneysames.com/
MOSMAN HOUSE 2024 - STAGE 2
MOSMAN HOUSE 2024 - STAGE 2
No ChintzNo Chintz
Ultimate Gable Roof Structure With An Attached Pergola & SS Patio
Ultimate Gable Roof Structure With An Attached Pergola & SS Patio
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
Reminiscent of a luxurious chalet, this magnificent outdoor living combination space impresses, no matter how you look at it. From afar, looking from the extremity of the backyard, the handsome gable roof stands out – loud and strong. It is attached to a Legacy end-cut pergola, stained to match the outreaching roof structure. The stamp and stain patio underfoot was built using a Roman Slate stamp, and the color we used was Bone and Walnut. The ceiling finish within the roofed structure is one of our perennial favorites -- tongue and groove pine. To complement the gable roof and attached pergola color sense, it was stained in Dark Walnut.
Knowles Home: Aging In Place+Custom Remodel
Knowles Home: Aging In Place+Custom Remodel
EverLife HomeEverLife Home
Avari Swing Bed from Vintage Porch Swings - Charleston SC
Avari Swing Bed from Vintage Porch Swings - Charleston SC
Vintage Porch Swings LLCVintage Porch Swings LLC
A nice, relaxing porch from a very happy customer.... We love our customer's at "Vintage Porch Swings".
Bushman Dreyfus Architects
Bushman Dreyfus Architects
Bushman Dreyfus ArchitectsBushman Dreyfus Architects
A 1970's developer Cape Cod-style house lacked character on the outside and open living space on the inside. Interior renovations included opening the entry hall to the back of the house and expanding cramped bathrooms. A broad porch addition on the front gave the home a bright and welcoming face. The rear addition included a new family room and kitchen, a sunny bedroom and a screen porch that opens the house to the landscape and pool beyond. Just like the purple, castle-like refrigerator enclosure, color was used throughout to imbue the home with a sense of whimsy and fun. Photo: Scott Smith
Covered Patio to Screened Porch Conversion in Lexington, SC
Covered Patio to Screened Porch Conversion in Lexington, SC
Archadeck of Central South CarolinaArchadeck of Central South Carolina
Archadeck of Central SC made a good patio into a great patio by screening it in using an aluminum and vinyl screening system. The patio was already protected above, but now these clients and their guests will never be driven indoors by biting insects. They now have a beautiful screened room in which to relax and entertain.
Bohemian Mountain Cottage
Bohemian Mountain Cottage
Guest Interiors, LLCGuest Interiors, LLC
My Houzz: Sweet Yard With Fresh Floral Accents in Alabama
My Houzz: Sweet Yard With Fresh Floral Accents in Alabama
Kayla StarkKayla Stark
Photo: Kayla Stark © 2017 Houzz

Eclectic Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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.
Midwest Screened Porch Addition with Eclectic Vintage Cottage Style
Midwest Screened Porch Addition with Eclectic Vintage Cottage Style
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Interior view screened porch addition, size 18’ x 6’7”, Zuri pvc decking- color Weathered Grey, Timberteck Evolutions railing, exposed rafters ceiling painted Sherwin Williams SW , shiplap wall siding painted Sherwin Williams SW 7566 Marshall Evan Photography
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