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Linda Robinson Design AssociatesLinda Robinson Design Associates
A new horse property ranch home designed, built, and furnished in the tradition of a very old Arizona homestead combining antique doors, ceiling beams and floors, colored hand plastered walls, adobe construction and a mix of antique and new furnishings to complete an exceptionally warm and elegant home.
Rustic Modern Boathouse
Rustic Modern Boathouse
Tovey-Perry Co.Tovey-Perry Co.
photos by: Tony Vasquez
Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Farris Concepts in ArchitectureFarris Concepts in Architecture
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Slate Screened In Porch
Slate Screened In Porch
Tile SensationsTile Sensations
Visit Our Showroom 3413 Sutherland Ave Knoxville, TN 37919
Austin Outdoor Living on the Banks of Lake Travis and the Colorado River
Austin Outdoor Living on the Banks of Lake Travis and the Colorado River
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
For the ceiling of the patio cover and deck/porch cover, we used Synergy Wood’s beautiful prefinished pine. Synergy Wood is a favorite of ours, and we have used it on many ceilings under porch covers and patio covers. We used stained cedar for the privacy walls and the posts supporting the new deck.
Orren Remodel & Addition
Orren Remodel & Addition
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Contemporary LakeFront
Contemporary LakeFront
Eco-Neered by Design, LLCEco-Neered by Design, LLC
Beth Therriault Photography Beautiful screen porch with inserts to make the room a four season delight overlooks a tranquil pond.
Outdoor Oasis
Outdoor Oasis
Staggs InteriorsStaggs Interiors
Patio Addition
Patio Addition
Jim Martin ConstructionJim Martin Construction
After completion of second floor patio addition and remodel of downstairs arches.
Interior of Homes
Interior of Homes
Gail Hallock Architect, Inc.Gail Hallock Architect, Inc.
My Houzz: Dramatic Patterns and Color in a Nashville Home
My Houzz: Dramatic Patterns and Color in a Nashville Home
Caroline SharpnackCaroline Sharpnack
Photo: Caroline Sharpnack © 2018 Houzz
Chatham Center Staging
Chatham Center Staging
Bespoke DecorBespoke Decor
Staging shows off the eclectic nature of the house and the owners' furnishings.
Glass Wall System
Glass Wall System
J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.
Photographer: Stacy Bass Luxurious pool house sited on grand estate. Contemporary features with traditional design. Expansive french doors open to outdoor, poolside entertaining space. Cupola brings natural light into kitchen area.
Z House
Z House
RoehrSchmitt ArchitectureRoehrSchmitt Architecture
© Gilbertson Photography
Eclectic Transitional Home on Acreage
Eclectic Transitional Home on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Welhouse Construction Services, LLCWelhouse Construction Services, LLC
Rockville Backyard Retreat
Rockville Backyard Retreat
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
This outdoor living space includes; a rectangular swimming pool, putting green, and Hot Springs spa. The patio is Techo-Bloc Blu pavers with natural fieldstone walls. Landscaping and boulders complement the space and a wood burning fire pit serves as a focal point. A Fiberon Ipe spa deck, next to the outdoor grille station and buffet stone counter for entertaining and relaxing. Photo by: George Brown Photography
The White Dove Rockotel
The White Dove Rockotel
C&M HospitalityC&M Hospitality
Erin Cadigan
Urban Art Residence
Urban Art Residence
Barley|Pfeiffer ArchitectureBarley|Pfeiffer Architecture
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Art Deco Inner City Home
Art Deco Inner City Home
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Eclectic Veranda with All Types of Cover 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.
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