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Preston Hollow Residence
Preston Hollow Residence
Yates DesygnYates Desygn
Yates Desygn developed the entire master plan for this Preston Hollow Residence which included the hardscape, softscape, outdoor entertainment areas, and fencing. Photo by Michael Wiltbank
Heytesbury House
Heytesbury House
Suzanne Hunt ArchitectSuzanne Hunt Architect
Royal Oak Renovation
Royal Oak Renovation
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
View of front porch of renovated 1914 Dutch Colonial farm house. © REAL-ARCH-MEDIA
Minneapolis Outdoor Addition and Upper Level Remodel
Minneapolis Outdoor Addition and Upper Level Remodel
MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.
Alyssa Lee Photography
Hughes' Landscape Retreat Front Entry
Hughes' Landscape Retreat Front Entry
Omega Brick & LandscapingOmega Brick & Landscaping
This project includes a curved stairs and patio/ courtyard with retaining and sitting walls was built with Brussel Block Dimensional wall stones and Brussel Block pavers by Unilock. A short raised planting bed was rebuilt to mimic the curves of the stairs and restore its integrity.
Motorized porch shades
Motorized porch shades
SHADE & SHUTTER EXPOSHADE & SHUTTER EXPO
Our Work
Our Work
Got ShadeGot Shade
Porches
Porches
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
This generously sized new side porch breaks up the mass of the main house and provides shaded shelter for a variety of family activities. The white tapered square columns and railings, mahagony decking enhance this colonial home. Tom Grimes Photography
Family Traditional
Family Traditional
Eminent Interior DesignEminent Interior Design
Landmark Photography
Classic Porch
Classic Porch
Kehoe Kustom, LLCKehoe Kustom, LLC
This porch was completed using a variety of Azek products, achieving a classic look that is virtually maintenance free. Utilizing Azek porch for the floor with matching color Azek decking for the boarder. Then Azek trim to wrap the posts and girder, finishing both off with Azek moulding. Finally Azek premier rail was installed.
Brisbane house
Brisbane house
InHome DecorInHome Decor
Our Aluminium Shutters have been designed with a fully adjustable louver that offers a contemporary modern functional shutter aesthetically appealing for both interior and exterior use. Standard Stock colours and custom colour range (full dulux powdercoated range), Balustrade capabilities, Fully flyscreenable, Off the wall mounting systems, Internal winding systems, Lockable, Wind ratings, Slide, Bifold, hinge or fixed, 90 &115mm Blade options.
Stone Waterfront in Greenwich, CT
Stone Waterfront in Greenwich, CT
JBMP Architecture and Interior DesignJBMP Architecture and Interior Design
container gardens
container gardens
City & Estate GardenerCity & Estate Gardener
Front Porches
Front Porches
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
© Jan Stitleburg for Georgia Front Porch. JS PhotoFX.
Southern Living Idea House
Southern Living Idea House
Providence DesignProvidence Design
Michael Baxley
Chelsea House
Chelsea House
J.M. Froehler ConstructionJ.M. Froehler Construction
Milbank Remodel
Milbank Remodel
Landmark Construction CrewLandmark Construction Crew
Front porch of the remodeled house construction in Milbank which included installation of custom wood frame, garden pathway, vinyl siding, white porch columns and landscaping.
Pond Pavilion House
Pond Pavilion House
Springer ArchitectsSpringer Architects
This home is built into a sloping site overlooking Perch Pond on scenic Cape Cod. Formally, the main living room and kitchen sit atop a plinth housing the other bedrooms and service spaces. The Master Suite is a separate pavilion from the main living space, connected by a sunlit breezeway which acts as an outdoor extension of the home. The house is oriented on the cardinal points, taking advantage of passive solar energy throughout the year.
Our Work
Our Work
BradBernBradBern
Open Back Porches
Open Back Porches
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
© 2014 Jan Stittleburg for Atlanta Decking & Fence.

Green 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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