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Front Patio - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Front Patio - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Sycamore Tan - SW 2855 Trim Color - Urban Bronze - SW 7048 Exterior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Mountain Ledge in Silverton Garage Doors by Wayne Dalton Door Product 9700 Series Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Fixtures by Elk Lighting Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Lakeside Craftsman
Lakeside Craftsman
Mike Blake Custom HomesMike Blake Custom Homes
Expansive vaulted wood ceiling back porch. That includes a covered area for the master, living and encloses porch area. In addition the space provides a corner fireplace to ambiance.
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
River Oaks
River Oaks
Windham BuildersWindham Builders
The stone clad Rear Veranda has an intricate mahogany ceiling, more like millwork than cornice, and 20 tons of air-conditioning to temper the air when it is warm out.
Outdoor living retreat in Charlotte NC
Outdoor living retreat in Charlotte NC
Archadeck of CharlotteArchadeck of Charlotte
This Harrisburg backyard retreat features a pool and custom pool deck, a screened in porch and a covered patio. With so many choices, guests will struggle to decide where to spend their time. The concrete paver patio is a perfect natural look in this wooded back yard. With a custom outdoor kitchen under the covered patio these homeowners can cook in shaded comfort. With places to sun yourself, places for shade and place for a quiet escape this backyard fits the needs of every day and every occasion. Look at how the various materials compliment each other. Natural woods are easy to combine and make a great finished look.
Columbia, TN Custom Home
Columbia, TN Custom Home
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Architecture: Noble Johnson Architects Interior Design: Rachel Hughes - Ye Peddler Photography: Studiobuell | Garett Buell
Lake Oswego Custom Home Project
Lake Oswego Custom Home Project
COOPER Design BuildCOOPER Design Build
Seaside Retreat
Seaside Retreat
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Screen porch complete with a full bath and kitchenette. It leads directly to the manicured lawn and swimming pool, making it an ideal place to entertain in the warmer months.
Greenwich Shingle
Greenwich Shingle
Halper Architects LLCHalper Architects LLC
The house is located in Conyers Farm, a residential development, known for its’ grand estates and polo fields. Although the site is just over 10 acres, due to wetlands and conservation areas only 3 acres adjacent to Upper Cross Road could be developed for the house. These restrictions, along with building setbacks led to the linear planning of the house. To maintain a larger back yard, the garage wing was ‘cranked’ towards the street. The bent wing hinged at the three-story turret, reinforces the rambling character and suggests a sense of enclosure around the entry drive court. Designed in the tradition of late nineteenth-century American country houses. The house has a variety of living spaces, each distinct in shape and orientation. Porches with Greek Doric columns, relaxed plan, juxtaposed masses and shingle-style exterior details all contribute to the elegant “country house” character.
Porch with twin swings
Porch with twin swings
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
The entrance porch is paved in bluestone and features twin swings. Robert Benson Photography
Red Brick Outdoor Kitchen
Red Brick Outdoor Kitchen
Grill KitchensGrill Kitchens
Kenilworth
Kenilworth
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Screened Porch
Rustic Rocky Springs Exterior Back View
Rustic Rocky Springs Exterior Back View
Alair Homes ClemsonAlair Homes Clemson
Beards Creek Residence
Beards Creek Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
James River
James River
Homekeepers LLCHomekeepers LLC
We worked our clients throughout the design and construction of this custom home overlooking the James River. The home has a three story elevator, a great room with expansive views of the river, and a landscaped front yard with a fountain, patio, pergola, and wrap around porch.
Outdoor Spaces by Meridian Homes Inc.
Outdoor Spaces by Meridian Homes Inc.
Meridian Homes Inc.Meridian Homes Inc.
Lovely screened porch with flagstone floor and open beam ceiling.
Beaufort Residence
Beaufort Residence
ArchitraveArchitrave
Sam Holland
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Reforma y ampliación de vivienda unifamiliar en Parque Conde de Orgáz, Madrid
Reforma y ampliación de vivienda unifamiliar en Parque Conde de Orgáz, Madrid
AntanaAntana

Expansive Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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