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Exteriors by Mary Hannah Interiors
Exteriors by Mary Hannah Interiors
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
Unique Media and Design
Exterior Patio Custom Wood Work
Exterior Patio Custom Wood Work
J W CONTRACTORS INCJ W CONTRACTORS INC
All custom wood work done by JW Contractors. Meticulous detail and trim work design and installation.
Kenilworth
Kenilworth
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Screened Porch
The Jasper Hill #5020: Screened Porch
The Jasper Hill #5020: Screened Porch
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
Outdoor living spaces abound with covered and screened porches and patios to take in amazing lakefront views. Enjoy outdoor meals in this octagonal screened porch just off the dining room on the main level.
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
Historic 1850's Couch House Renovation
Historic 1850's Couch House Renovation
FORNEY + architecture, LLCFORNEY + architecture, LLC
02 - Traditional Acadian Southern Porch
02 - Traditional Acadian Southern Porch
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Private Residence
Private Residence
Equilibrium Interior Design IncEquilibrium Interior Design Inc
Deep blue Bisazza mosaic lines a lap pool with infinity edge that wraps around the home and terminates into a swimming pool with a tanning ledge. This tanning ledge, sometimes called sun shelf, offers a shallow area great for lounging and tanning in the water. Extensive pool deck, along with covered barbeque and dining area and covered seating space, and large sliding door panels open up the interior and outdoor spaces to one another and facilitate smooth/natural flow of the entertaining guests inside and out. Exterior surfaces combine exotic Brazilian ipe wood and vein-cut limestone creating dramatic contrast on the multi-faceted façade. Ipe is one of the densest hardwoods available, three times harder then cedar and is a great choice for exterior cladding on homes in tropical Florida climate. Photography: Craig Denis
La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita
Bayon GardensBayon Gardens
Bayon Gardens landscape design and construction. Landscape Designer Sean Dowling show cases another set of fantastic design ideas. Also a Registered Builder, the skilful construction team by his side brings the design to life with the finest of detail. In this project we show case the use of a custom concrete bench for the use of a wood fire pizza oven. Photography by Tim Turner .
Beautiful Bethesda Kitchen and Outdoor living
Beautiful Bethesda Kitchen and Outdoor living
JEFFCO DevelopmentJEFFCO Development
Texas Hill Country Residence
Texas Hill Country Residence
WoodCoWoodCo
?: Lauren Keller | Luxury Real Estate Services, LLC Reclaimed Wood Flooring - Sovereign Plank Wood Flooring - https://www.woodco.com/products/sovereign-plank/ Reclaimed Hand Hewn Beams - https://www.woodco.com/products/reclaimed-hand-hewn-beams/ Reclaimed Oak Patina Faced Floors, Skip Planed, Original Saw Marks. Wide Plank Reclaimed Oak Floors, Random Width Reclaimed Flooring. Reclaimed Beams in Ceiling - Hand Hewn Reclaimed Beams. Barnwood Paneling & Ceiling - Wheaton Wallboard Reclaimed Beam Mantel
Shingle Style
Shingle Style
DMA ArchitectureDMA Architecture
Front Porch
The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington
The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. This plan is designed for people who value family togetherness, natural beauty, social gatherings and all of the little moments in-between. We hope you enjoy this home. At Cascade West we strive to surpass the needs, wants and expectations of every client and create a home that unifies and compliments their lifestyle. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya
Lakeside Family Heirloom
Lakeside Family Heirloom
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
Exposed rafters on lakeside porch Scott Bergmann Photography
Exteriors
Exteriors
Don Foote ContractingDon Foote Contracting
Open carport with structural fiberglass columns and entryway roof cap. Built-in cabinets store trash cans, recycling bins and outdoor equipment in back low wall. Patio and walk are brick pavers, fieldstone walls capped with bluestone. Discreet low voltage landscape lighting on stone wall of patio is an elegant way to light this tranquil outdoor setting surrounded by mature plantings.
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Coastal Mediterranean Remodel
Coastal Mediterranean Remodel
Lola InteriorsLola Interiors
Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Stunning Outdoor Remodel in Alexandria VA
Stunning Outdoor Remodel in Alexandria VA
Michael Nash Design, Build & HomesMichael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Stunning Outdoor Remodel in the heart of Kingstown, Alexandria, VA 22310. Michael Nash Design Build & Homes created a new stunning screen porch with dramatic color tones, a rustic country style furniture setting, a new fireplace, and entertainment space for large sporting event or family gatherings. The old window from the dining room was converted into French doors to allow better flow in and out of home. Wood looking porcelain tile compliments the stone wall of the fireplace. A double stacked fireplace was installed with a ventless stainless unit inside of screen porch and wood burning fireplace just below in the stoned patio area. A big screen TV was mounted over the mantel. Beaded panel ceiling covered the tall cathedral ceiling, lots of lights, craftsman style ceiling fan and hanging lights complimenting the wicked furniture has set this screen porch area above any project in its class. Just outside of the screen area is the Trex covered deck with a pergola given them a grilling and outdoor seating space. Through a set of wrapped around staircase the upper deck now is connected with the magnificent Lower patio area. All covered in flagstone and stone retaining wall, shows the outdoor entertaining option in the lower level just outside of the basement French doors. Hanging out in this relaxing porch the family and friends enjoy the stunning view of their wooded backyard. The ambiance of this screen porch area is just stunning.
Pool Side Lanai
Pool Side Lanai
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
This beautiful tropical home built on Kauai's south shore takes a modern approach to tropical design. The teak columns are square, the eves are stained an ebony and the roofing is shaker. We wanted each space to feel open and the indoor-outdoor design to be carried throughout the home. Each bedroom opens up to the exterior lanai areas and both the master suite bathrooms open to private courtyards and outdoor showers. The main lanai is a mixture of teak and porcelain creating a modern and natural atmosphere. The infinity edge pool has a swim-up bar, aqua lounge area, and seamless spa.
Ramp to Backyard Deck
Ramp to Backyard Deck
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
Built in ramp leading to the backyard deck and exercise room.

Expansive Veranda Ideas and Designs

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