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Poppleton Park, Birmingham, MI Exterior Makeover
Poppleton Park, Birmingham, MI Exterior Makeover
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
This early 20th century Poppleton Park home was originally 2548 sq ft. with a small kitchen, nook, powder room and dining room on the first floor. The second floor included a single full bath and 3 bedrooms. The client expressed a need for about 1500 additional square feet added to the basement, first floor and second floor. In order to create a fluid addition that seamlessly attached to this home, we tore down the original one car garage, nook and powder room. The addition was added off the northern portion of the home, which allowed for a side entry garage. Plus, a small addition on the Eastern portion of the home enlarged the kitchen, nook and added an exterior covered porch. Special features of the interior first floor include a beautiful new custom kitchen with island seating, stone countertops, commercial appliances, large nook/gathering with French doors to the covered porch, mud and powder room off of the new four car garage. Most of the 2nd floor was allocated to the master suite. This beautiful new area has views of the park and includes a luxurious master bath with free standing tub and walk-in shower, along with a 2nd floor custom laundry room! Attention to detail on the exterior was essential to keeping the charm and character of the home. The brick façade from the front view was mimicked along the garage elevation. A small copper cap above the garage doors and 6” half-round copper gutters finish the look. KateBenjamin Photography
Deck Build | Princeton Outdoor Enclosure & Deck
Deck Build | Princeton Outdoor Enclosure & Deck
Griggstown Construction Co.Griggstown Construction Co.
Experience outdoor luxury with our tailor-made Trex deck, renowned for its durability and sleek aesthetics. Part of the deck boasts a sophisticated outdoor enclosure, offering a perfect blend of open-air enjoyment and sheltered comfort. Whether you're basking in the sun or seeking a cozy retreat, our design ensures an unparalleled outdoor experience catered to your unique taste.
Deck Addition Lakeville 2020
Deck Addition Lakeville 2020
Titus ContractingTitus Contracting
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
Bret Franks Construction, Inc.Bret Franks Construction, Inc.
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Lake Keowee Custom Home Porch
Lake Keowee Custom Home Porch
Dillard-Jones Builders, LLCDillard-Jones Builders, LLC
expansive covered porch with stunning lake views, features large stone fireplace, tv and a grilling station
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
Elk Peak Ranch
Elk Peak Ranch
Structural AssociatesStructural Associates
David O. Marlow Photography
Ashwood
Ashwood
Francesca Owings Interior DesignFrancesca Owings Interior Design
Transitional Porch
Transitional Porch
Vaulted Covered Porch
Vaulted Covered Porch
Level Team ContractingLevel Team Contracting
Front porch
Front porch
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
This front porch was part of a whole house renovation that Finecraft Contractors, Inc. did. GTM Architects kenwyner Photography
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Jane Group Inc.Jane Group Inc.
Best golden retriever ever showcasing the front facade of our Modern Farmhouse, featuring a metal roof, limestone surround and custom gas lanterns. Photo by Jeff Herr Photography.
Southern Farmhouse
Southern Farmhouse
Curran & Co. ArchitectsCurran & Co. Architects
Rustic White Photography
Front Porch - Westfield, NJ
Front Porch - Westfield, NJ
UserUser
This is really another room. A porch with trim that you would typically find in your dining room has been created for the Exterior. Custom brick piers with blue stone caps add to the charm. Ipe decking says, "I'm staying around for a long time". Always being socially responsible with materials, whenever possible. Photo Credit: J. Brown
HAYWARD HAVEN
HAYWARD HAVEN
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
ORIJIN STONE premium Bluestone is found throughout this extraordinary cabin retreat. Featuring Bluestone Full Color Natural Cleft patterned paving. Tea2 Architects, John Kraemer & Sons, Clontz Masonry, Timber Ridge Landscape, Landmark Photography.
Gallery 2
Gallery 2
Chad W Howell Construction Inc.Chad W Howell Construction Inc.
Rocking Chair Porch
Rocking Chair Porch
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
Teak rockers provide a welcome resting spot. Robert Benson Photography
Best of Houzz 2015 - Porch (Richmond)
Best of Houzz 2015 - Porch (Richmond)
Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.
Loggia with outdoor dining area and grill center. Oak Beams and tongue and groove ceiling with bluestone patio. Winner of Best of Houzz 2015 Richmond Metro for Porch
Stained Cathedral Ceiling Screen Porch with with 16"x16" Slate Tile Floor
Stained Cathedral Ceiling Screen Porch with with 16"x16" Slate Tile Floor
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Stained Knotty Cherry cathedral ceiling screen porch with with 16"x16" slate tile floor and stone fireplace.

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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