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The Ellis Cottage Home
The Ellis Cottage Home
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING, LLCLAND DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING, LLC
The Ellis is a three-bedroom, two-story cottage home filled with character and charm inside and out. Functioning as an additional room, the large, covered front porch stretches the entire width of the home and serves as the primary entrance. It also happens to be a great spot to enjoy a family dinner or a cup of tea on a cool summer night. Inside, the comfort and charm continues: hardwood flooring, high ceilings, and numerous, large windows flood the interior with natural light, creating a warm and inviting space.
Craftsman Cabin in the Woods
Craftsman Cabin in the Woods
Agape DesignsAgape Designs
© Todd J. Nunemaker, Architect
Traditional Porch
Traditional Porch
Coral Gables Transitional Gem
Coral Gables Transitional Gem
Margaux InteriorsMargaux Interiors
Cozy and welcoming, this Porch is perfect for cool Miami nights. Photography by Claudia Uribe
Exotic Decking and Soffit
Exotic Decking and Soffit
Kayu Canada Inc.Kayu Canada Inc.
Red Balau Batu 5/4 x 4 decking and 1 x 4 tongue and groove soffit, with pot lights make a nice front porch. Wood supplied by Kayu Canada Inc.
211 Cleveland Street
211 Cleveland Street
UserUser
Unbelievable 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick home in popular Alta Vista. Newly renovated modern living while maintaining original charm. Large living room with gas fireplace opens to screen porch and spacious dining room. The highlight is the eat-in kitchen with keeping room. Granite countertops, tile backsplash, custom cabinets, duel fuel range and microwave-convection oven. Perfect for entertaining. Master on main with walk-in closet, and large walk-in shower. Second bedroom also on main makes great guest or nursery. Upstairs is an open loft with cozy window seat, two add’l bedrooms, full bath, and laundry room. Energy efficient dual HVAC units and foam insulation throughout second floor makes this home comfortable while economical. A lot of extra closet and storage space not found in homes of this era. Screen porch to enjoy those crisp evenings opens to a perfectly manicured yard! Truly an awesome find.
McCloud Residence
McCloud Residence
Scott Edwards ArchitectureScott Edwards Architecture
Front Porch
Front Porch
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
Blue Front Porch
Blue Front Porch
A&E Construction and Design CenterA&E Construction and Design Center
A&E Construction renovated this porch with new railings and posts as well as a bluestone walkway.
03 - Traditional A. Hays Town Proch
03 - Traditional A. Hays Town Proch
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
This house was inspired by the works of A. Hays Town / photography by Stan Kwan
Front entryway of our Design Center in Northampton
Front entryway of our Design Center in Northampton
Barron & JacobsBarron & Jacobs
The front entry of our Design Center/Office in Northampton.
A Transitional Home with a Modern Airy Feel
A Transitional Home with a Modern Airy Feel
J.Banks DesignJ.Banks Design
Tiny House
Tiny House
Jessica Helgerson Interior DesignJessica Helgerson Interior Design
As part of the remodel, the worn out roof was replaced with a green roof, planted with moss and ferns gathered along the Columbia River Gorge. The green roof offers insulation as well as a playful visual counterpoint to the traditional white cottage. Photo by Lincoln Barbour.
2008 Charlotte CotY Award Winner: Residential Exterior Under $100,000
2008 Charlotte CotY Award Winner: Residential Exterior Under $100,000
DeRhodes ConstructionDeRhodes Construction
Create a new entry to a traditional ranch with a formal porch
A New Front Porch
A New Front Porch
Home Restoration Services, Inc.Home Restoration Services, Inc.
BACKGROUND Tom and Jill wanted a new space to replace a small entry at the front of their house- a space large enough for warm weather family gatherings and all the benefits a traditional Front Porch has to offer. SOLUTION We constructed an open four-column structure to provide space this family wanted. Low maintenance Green Remodeling products were used throughout. Designed by Lee Meyer Architects. Skirting designed and built by Greg Schmidt. Photos by Greg Schmidt
Front house enclosed porch
Front house enclosed porch
Ehlen Creative CommunicationsEhlen Creative Communications
Photography by Mark Ehlen - Ehlen Creative
Stone Residence 1
Stone Residence 1
Norris ArchitectureNorris Architecture
A traditional house that meanders around courtyards built as though it where built in stages over time. Well proportioned and timeless. Presenting its modest humble face this large home is filled with surprises as it demands that you take your time to experiance it.
Classic Full Home Remodel
Classic Full Home Remodel
Royal Construction Group, Inc.Royal Construction Group, Inc.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Michele Enersen DesignsMichele Enersen Designs
Porch Addition
Porch Addition
Blake H. Held, Architect, PLLCBlake H. Held, Architect, PLLC
Front Elevation with Porch Addition

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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