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Bretland Road, Camano Island WA
Bretland Road, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Waterside porch off kitchen - dining space. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Carriage Road
Carriage Road
Jamee Parish Architects, LLCJamee Parish Architects, LLC
Jamee Parish Architects, LLC
Craftsman Charm Exterior - Sherwin Williams Black Magic Door with Black Cylinder
Craftsman Charm Exterior - Sherwin Williams Black Magic Door with Black Cylinder
Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior DesignerMarcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer
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Desert Rock 'N Roll Oasis
Desert Rock 'N Roll Oasis
Chinotto House Design Co.Chinotto House Design Co.
Upper Arlington, OH, Eze Breeze Porch Addition
Upper Arlington, OH, Eze Breeze Porch Addition
Archadeck - ColumbusArchadeck - Columbus
This beautiful Eze Breeze 3 season room looks like a very natural and original extension of the existing home! Archadeck of Columbus achieved a cohesive aesthetic by matching the shingles of the new structure to those original to the home. Low maintenance, high-quality materials go into the construction of our Upper Arlington Eze Breeze porches. The knee wall of this 3 season room boasts Hardie Panels and the room is trimmed in Boral. The gorgeous, dark bronze Eze Breeze windows add dramatic contrast to the light siding and trim. A matching Eze Breeze cabana door was an obvious choice for this project, offering operable windows for ultimate comfort open or closed.
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Welhouse Construction Services, LLCWelhouse Construction Services, LLC
A true three-season porch in Southington, CT
A true three-season porch in Southington, CT
Archadeck of Central ConnecticutArchadeck of Central Connecticut
The porch opens into a low-maintenance entry deck using AZEK in a hue to match the spacious paver patio surround located just off the three season porch. Photos courtesy Archadeck of Central CT
Queenslander home
Queenslander home
Walk Among The HomesWalk Among The Homes
Elizabeth Santillan www.walkamongthehomes.com.au
Marietta Screen Porch and Bathrooms
Marietta Screen Porch and Bathrooms
Weidmann RemodelingWeidmann Remodeling
Weidmann Remodeling
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Lucy and CompanyLucy and Company
photography by beth keim, design by beth keim of lucy and company
Eclectic Porch
Eclectic Porch
Sunroom Oasis
Sunroom Oasis
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This home, only a few years old, was beautiful inside, but had nowhere to enjoy the outdoors. This project included adding a large screened porch, with windows that slide down and stack to provide full screens above. The home's existing brick exterior walls were painted white to brighten the room, and skylights were added. The robin's egg blue ceiling and matching industrial wall sconces, along with the bright yellow accent chairs, provide a bright and cheery atmosphere in this new outdoor living space. A door leads out to to deck stairs down to the new patio with seating and fire pit. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
A Peek at 2 Prettily Dressed Fall Porches
A Peek at 2 Prettily Dressed Fall Porches
Julie Ranee PhotographyJulie Ranee Photography
Julie Ranee Photography © 2012 Houzz
Covered Patio Addition In Fate TX
Covered Patio Addition In Fate TX
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
We started this outdoor living combination space transformation by building out from the existing walkout nook. We meticulously constructed a stunning 16-foot by 15-foot attached Gable Roof patio cover with a Cedar TV Wall. The new stain and stamp patio was created using the Ashler Slate stamp with a 12-inch border for precise definition of the space and architectural detail. Our design team chose to use chopped stone on the bar area and we installed a conveniently sized refrigerator to make grabbing a cool drink effortless, without ever stepping back indoors. The redesign transformation also features grey Lueders stone tops with multi-color chopped stone. Lueders is a favorite of our design team, as it is a consistently tried and true Texas limestone, sawn on top as well as on the bottom.
Beautiful Burlington,CT, AZEK porch deck and pergola combination
Beautiful Burlington,CT, AZEK porch deck and pergola combination
Archadeck of Central ConnecticutArchadeck of Central Connecticut
Notice the intircate custom sunburst pattern rail and how if compliments the integrated becnh seating and planters. Photos courtesy Archadeck of Central Connecticut
Screen Porch
Screen Porch
Paul Kowalski Builders, LLCPaul Kowalski Builders, LLC
Pen Lake Cottage
Pen Lake Cottage
Cassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic LivingCassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic Living
Modern Spanish Bungalow Front Porch
Modern Spanish Bungalow Front Porch
Madison Modern HomeMadison Modern Home
The front porch of this modern Spanish bungalow features Neutra-style house numbers, an avocado green pot with orange plant and an IKEA doormat. Everything about it says "Welcome home!" Photo by Michael Hillman
Four Season Porch Overlooking the Lake - "Eagles Perch" - Custom Home
Four Season Porch Overlooking the Lake - "Eagles Perch" - Custom Home
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
The design of "Eagle’s Perch" is whimsical and eclectic, combining influences from classic New England lakefront bungalows and gambrel-roofed Shingle Style houses. Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders Scope Of Work: Architecture, Construction Living Space: 3,992ft² Photography: Brian Vanden Brink

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.
Cottesloe Hilltop Residence
Cottesloe Hilltop Residence
Kim Pearson Pty LtdKim Pearson Pty Ltd
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