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Green Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

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New Barn
Pinemar, IncPinemar, Inc
Jeffrey Totaro Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder.
Mediterranean Awnings
Mediterranean Awnings
Castagna AwningsCastagna Awnings
Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Berkshire Retreat. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Coffee and Tea in the Scullery: Front Porch
Coffee and Tea in the Scullery: Front Porch
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
Full front porch addition
Full front porch addition
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
AFTER: Georgia Front Porch designed and built a full front porch that complemented the new siding and landscaping. This farmhouse-inspired design features a 41 ft. long composite floor, 4x4 timber posts, tongue and groove ceiling covered by a black, standing seam metal roof.
Traditional Porch with Azek
Traditional Porch with Azek
Kehoe Kustom, LLCKehoe Kustom, LLC
This porch was upgraded to maintenance free with Azek building products. Traditional in the design finishes for a clean, elegant and inviting feel. Some subtle changes were made like enlarging the posts for an appropriate scale. The we widened the staircase to welcome you onto the porch and lead you to the door. Skirting was added to provide a clean look, always a plus when it comes to curb appeal.
EGR Full house Renovation
EGR Full house Renovation
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Cozy Porch Entry
Cozy Porch Entry
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The stained concrete walk leads up to the front steps, potted plants frame the wicker outdoor furniture placed below the black framed windows. A full light door leads into the home. The board and batten walls are painted white, and contrasted by the coco brown decking and shaker roof. The bronze lanterns and carriage house garage doors continue the contrasting theme.
Bayland Street Residence
Bayland Street Residence
Rogers + Labarthe ArchitectsRogers + Labarthe Architects
Front porch, showing the structural detail, trellis and gutters with rain chains. Photo - FCS Photos
Exterior Trim on this Turn of the Century home - Westfield
Exterior Trim on this Turn of the Century home - Westfield
UserUser
Front Porch on this magnificent landmark, Westfield Home. Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Cara Cara Hollywood
Cara Cara Hollywood
OVERARCHOVERARCH
Wilmette Front Porch
Wilmette Front Porch
Blackwater Valley Development, Inc.Blackwater Valley Development, Inc.
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.
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
Lakeshore Timber Frame
Lakeshore Timber Frame
Salamander Construction Inc.Salamander Construction Inc.
Susan Teare
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
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.
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
Oakwood, Joshua Tree
Oakwood, Joshua Tree
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier

Green 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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