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Expansive Veranda with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Tyler Lakehouse
Tyler Lakehouse
BGI DesignBGI Design
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
Sunrise House Entry Pergola
Sunrise House Entry Pergola
Matthew Fowler, ArchitectMatthew Fowler, Architect
A traditional pergola with cast stone Doric columns and mahogany trellis to provide shelter at the entry. The wood french doors are mahogany stained, and the wood louvered shutters are painted a traditional dark green. The stucco is a warm yellow, and the terrace is paved with natural travertine tile.
Texas Hill Country Residence
Texas Hill Country Residence
WoodCoWoodCo
Lauren Keller | Luxury Real Estate Services, LLC Reclaimed Barnwood Siding - https://www.woodco.com/products/wheaton-wallboard/
Bogart 2
Bogart 2
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
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.
Back Yard Transformation in Covedale
Back Yard Transformation in Covedale
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
The main entertaining space complete with an outdoor kitchen space and a spacious seating area. - Neals design Remodel - Robin Victor Goetz/www.GoRVGP.com
Manor Estate
Manor Estate
Canin Associates' Architecture StudioCanin Associates' Architecture Studio
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.
Coastal Living Showhouse
Coastal Living Showhouse
Benecki HomesBenecki Homes
Emily Followill
Texas Vernacular Ranch
Texas Vernacular Ranch
David Lewis BuilderDavid Lewis Builder
Sara Donaldson Photograph
Natural Retreat
Natural Retreat
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Something truly special for this outdoor loving family. This oversized screened porch acts as a family hub with a seating and dining area, a large grill with Euro style hood, 2 kegerators, a linear fire bar, a recessed TV and infrared heaters make this a year round place to gather. Phantom motorized retractable screens close out the bad weather and the wood ceiling creates a warm and welcoming place yet is perfect for the Spring and Summer months as well. The bluestone counters and floor are just right for an outdoor party area. Don Pearse Photographers Inc
Porches
Porches
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
This spacious outdoor living space connects to both the kitchen and the family room with its wood paneled ceiling, square tapered columns, and mahagony floors. Tom Grimes Photography
Narragansett Waterfront Residence
Narragansett Waterfront Residence
PAUL WEBER ArchitecturePAUL WEBER Architecture
Photographer : Richard Mandelkorn
Scenic View Residence
Scenic View Residence
Marion Interior DesignMarion Interior Design
Front Porch - Westfield, NJ
Front Porch - Westfield, NJ
UserUser
Front Porch with beautiful light. Trim details are amazing. Always striving to be socially responsible with materials, whenever possible. Photo Credit: J. Brown
Weber Folly - Linville, NC
Weber Folly - Linville, NC
Dianne Davant and AssociatesDianne Davant and Associates
David Ramsey
San Diego Craftsman
San Diego Craftsman
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Jeri Koegel
House Fit For A King And A Queen
House Fit For A King And A Queen
Master Plan Builders & Master Plan DesignMaster Plan Builders & Master Plan Design
Craig Thompson
The Foxridge at Tuscarora
The Foxridge at Tuscarora
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
Luxurious front porch with ample space and hanging swing to enjoy idyllic views of a spacious front yard.

Expansive Veranda with Natural Stone Paving 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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