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Expansive Veranda with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Magnolia Spring Historic Estate
Magnolia Spring Historic Estate
Erin E. Kaiser, Kaiser Real Estate Sales, IncErin E. Kaiser, Kaiser Real Estate Sales, Inc
Southern Charm and Sophistication at it's best! Stunning Historic Magnolia River Front Estate. Known as The Governor's Club circa 1900 the property is situated on approx 2 acres of lush well maintained grounds featuring Fresh Water Springs, Aged Magnolias and Massive Live Oaks. Property includes Main House (2 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, Lvg Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen, Library, Office, 3 car garage, large porches, garden with fountain), Magnolia House (2 Guest Apartments each consisting of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Kitchen, Dining Rm, Sitting Area), River House (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Lvg Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen, river front porches), Pool House (Heated Gunite Pool and Spa, Entertainment Room/ Sitting Area, Kitchen, Bathroom), and Boat House (River Front Pier, 3 Covered Boat Slips, area for Outdoor Kitchen, Theater with Projection Screen, 3 children's play area, area ready for 2 built in bunk beds, sleeping 4). Full Home Generator System. Call or email Erin E. Kaiser with Kaiser Sotheby's International Realty at 251-752-1640 / erin@kaisersir.com for more info!
Hacienda on Seco Creek
Hacienda on Seco Creek
Dibello Architects, PLLCDibello Architects, PLLC
The thick arched stone opening connecting from arcade to courtyard frames a view of the stone fountain, bell tower, and hill beyond. Terra-cotta flooring in the arcade. Brick pavers in the courtyard. We organized the casitas and main house of this hacienda around a colonnade-lined courtyard. Walking from the parking court through the exterior wood doors and stepping into the courtyard has the effect of slowing time. The hand carved stone fountain in the center is a replica of one in Mexico. Viewed from this site on Seco Creek near Utopia, the surrounding tree-covered hills turn a deep blue-green in the distance.
Italian Elegance
Italian Elegance
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Piston Design
1931 Paradise Valley Adobe Restoration/Renovation
1931 Paradise Valley Adobe Restoration/Renovation
| SPIRAL ARCHITECTS || SPIRAL ARCHITECTS |
A view from within the front loggia, with the original wood deck and beams now exposed, looking across the south courtyard to the renovated four-car garage. The scored concrete floor is original, having been carefully cleaned and sealed after decades buried behind flagstone. Architect: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects General Contractor: Linthicum Custom Builders Photo: Maureen Ryan Photography
2016 Northwest Natural Street of Dreams – Quintessence
2016 Northwest Natural Street of Dreams – Quintessence
Northwest Dream Homes, LLCNorthwest Dream Homes, LLC
Stephen Tamiesie
2 Comillas in Westlake Entrada
2 Comillas in Westlake Entrada
Crescent Estates Custom HomesCrescent Estates Custom Homes
Marina Dr.
Marina Dr.
Campbell Construction Inc.Campbell Construction Inc.
Porte cochere
Porte cochere
Hamilton GroupHamilton Group
The view from the front door looking outward.
Utopia
Utopia
Davis Sanders HomesDavis Sanders Homes
Davis Sanders Homes
Meyer & Meyer, Inc. featured in ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
Meyer & Meyer, Inc. featured in ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
GIBSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTYGIBSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/john-meyer-mcalpine-booth-and-ferrier-interiors-renovation-upstate-new-york-19th-century-retreat-article
Einfamilienhaus in Krummennaab
Einfamilienhaus in Krummennaab
NaturKlimaHaus SB GmbHNaturKlimaHaus SB GmbH
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Kassie and AssociatesKassie and Associates
Step Out Onto the Lavish Covered Patio for Views of the Estate that are Simply Awe-Inspiring! Custom Stone and Brick Walkways Lead to a Beautiful Fountain and a Courtyard that Provides Views of this Premier, Luxury Thoroughbred Estate!
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Gentle Gardener Green DesignGentle Gardener Green Design
copyright 2015 Virginia Rockwell reading porch with fireplace! looks toward a rain garden, a great place from which to birdwatch
Custom Craftsman Style Back Porch
Custom Craftsman Style Back Porch
Cook DesignsCook Designs
Custom designed Craftsman Style back porch with in ground pool over looking the lake
Island Dr
Island Dr
Absolute Hardwood Flooring IncAbsolute Hardwood Flooring Inc
Sargent Photography
Mayan Riviera Inspired Custom Home
Mayan Riviera Inspired Custom Home
Design DCADesign DCA
Puente de Bambú
Puente de Bambú
FIVE ELEMENTSFIVE ELEMENTS
2 Comillas in Westlake Entrada
2 Comillas in Westlake Entrada
Crescent Estates Custom HomesCrescent Estates Custom Homes
Silverleaf Residence - Guest Casita Loggia
Silverleaf Residence - Guest Casita Loggia
| SPIRAL ARCHITECTS || SPIRAL ARCHITECTS |
A detail view of the guest casita porch, showing the antique french limestone fountain, McDowell Mountain stone cladding Chicago common brick and flagstone pavers, and desert landscape elements. Aged wood beams and columns, aluminum-clad wood french doors and windows, handmade clay roof tiles, and copper gutters complete the look. Design Principal: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects; General Contractor: Eric Linthicum, Linthicum Custom Builders
2016 Northwest Natural Street of Dreams – Quintessence
2016 Northwest Natural Street of Dreams – Quintessence
Northwest Dream Homes, LLCNorthwest Dream Homes, LLC
Stephen Tamiesie

Expansive Veranda with a Water Feature 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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