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Exterior Trim on this Turn of the Century home - Westfield
Exterior Trim on this Turn of the Century home - Westfield
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Front Porch on this magnificent landmark, Westfield Home. Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Kentucky Craftsman Timber Frame Home - Paducah Residence - Front Porch
Kentucky Craftsman Timber Frame Home - Paducah Residence - Front Porch
Riverbend Timber FramingRiverbend Timber Framing
The front porch is the homeowner's favorite place to share a meal. Which is easy to see, with an amazing view of the farm under a beautiful, timber frame truss.
Bluestone Porch - Stone Veneer
Bluestone Porch - Stone Veneer
DRS Lawn & LandscapeDRS Lawn & Landscape
Cara Cara Hollywood
Cara Cara Hollywood
OVERARCHOVERARCH
Beach Cottage
Beach Cottage
Mostly Native GardensMostly Native Gardens
Front porch needed an update.
Wilmette Front Porch
Wilmette Front Porch
Blackwater Valley Development, Inc.Blackwater Valley Development, Inc.
High Street, Willoughby
High Street, Willoughby
Cordony GroupCordony Group
A remarkable renovation introduces contemporary luxury to a property of breathtaking original character. Unfolding over a traditional single-level floor plan, this semi-detached residence reinvents classic comfort with grandly proportioned living areas, flowing alfresco forums and premium finishes throughout. - Enchanting linked open-plan living and dining rooms - Stylish sheltered entertainers' deck with outdoor kitchen - 'Modern country' gas kitchen boasts 40mm stone bench tops - Light-filled bedrooms, polished floorboards, high ceilings with roses - Original iron and tile fireplace & shuttered timber windows
Home Makeover - Front Porch Addition
Home Makeover - Front Porch Addition
John T. Pugh, ArchitectJohn T. Pugh, Architect
Kate Blehar John T. Pugh, Architect, LLC is an architectural design firm located in Boston, Massachusetts. John is a registered architect, whose design work has been published and exhibited both nationally and internationally. In addition to his design accolades, John is a seasoned project manager who personally works with each client to design and craft their beautiful new residence or addition. Our firm can provide clients with seamless concept to construction close-out project delivery. If a client prefers working in a more traditional design-only basis, we warmly welcome that approach as well. “Customer first, customer focused” is our approach to every project.
Historic Kensington Home
Historic Kensington Home
Murray Cohen Custom Home BuilderMurray Cohen Custom Home Builder
Westport Real Estate: 5 Compo Beach Road, Westport, CT
Westport Real Estate: 5 Compo Beach Road, Westport, CT
Jillian Klaff HomesJillian Klaff Homes
5 Compo Beach Road | Exceptional Westport Waterfront Property Welcome to the Ultimate Westport Lifestyle….. Exclusive & highly sought after Compo Beach location, just up from the Compo Beach Yacht Basin & across from Longshore Golf Club. This impressive 6BD, 6.5BA, 5000SF+ Hamptons designed beach home presents fabulous curb appeal & stunning sunset & waterviews. Architectural significance augments the tasteful interior & highlights the exquisite craftsmanship & detailed millwork. Gorgeous high ceiling & abundant over-sized windows compliment the appealing open floor design & impeccable style. The inviting Mahogany front porch provides the ideal spot to enjoy the magnificent sunsets over the water. A rare treasure in the Beach area, this home offers a square level lot that perfectly accommodates a pool. (Proposed Design Plan provided.) FEMA compliant. This pristine & sophisticated, yet, welcoming home extends unrestricted comfort & luxury in a superb beach location…..Absolute perfection at the shore.
South Salem Victorian
South Salem Victorian
Saranac Builders Corp.Saranac Builders Corp.
Salem NY renovation. This Victorian home was given a facelift with added charm from the area in which it represents. With a beautiful front porch, this house has tons of character from the beams, added details and overall history of the home.
Kamp Kaolin 2
Kamp Kaolin 2
Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc.Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc.
Photo Credit: Jeffrey Totaro
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Megan Hickman DesignMegan Hickman Design
Cynthia Lynn
Williamsburg Village Renovation
Williamsburg Village Renovation
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Debordieu, SC
Debordieu, SC
Cobb ArchitectsCobb Architects
Holger Obenaus
Ipe Wood Mailbox Post
Ipe Wood Mailbox Post
AdvantageLumber.comAdvantageLumber.com
The mail box post was built with Ipe wood which has been proven to last 75 years with no rotting and very low maintenance. The mailbox was custom built from copper.
Cumming Front Porch
Cumming Front Porch
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Two story home with new front porch addition. Tapered columns with stone piers, ceiling fans and stone pavers. © Jan Stittleburg for Georgia Front Porch. JS PhotoFX.
Mid Century Modern Re-Visit
Mid Century Modern Re-Visit
The Cobalt Companies, LLCThe Cobalt Companies, LLC
Madison Park Traditional
Madison Park Traditional
Subtle Light PhotographySubtle Light Photography
©Andrew Buchanan / Subtle Light Photography; design by Paul Moon Design http://www.paulmoondesign.com
Well Traveled Modern
Well Traveled Modern
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Cantilevered cypress deck floor with floating concrete steps on this pavilion deck. Brandon Pass architect Sitework Studios

Front 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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