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McDonald Mansion
McDonald Mansion
MastersTouch Construction, Inc.MastersTouch Construction, Inc.
Shari Streutker
Upper Roof Deck
Upper Roof Deck
ChaletChalet
Landscape Architect: Chalet Architect: Burns and Beyerl Developer: Middlefork Development LLC
Deephaven Craftsman
Deephaven Craftsman
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
An outdoor sink makes garden cleanup easy. Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photos: Susan Gilmore
A Transitional Home with a Modern Airy Feel
A Transitional Home with a Modern Airy Feel
J.Banks DesignJ.Banks Design
Screen Porch & Detached Garage Addition
Screen Porch & Detached Garage Addition
Houghland Architecture, Inc.Houghland Architecture, Inc.
Houghland Architecture, Inc.
Pergola Covered Front Entry with Double Glass Doors
Pergola Covered Front Entry with Double Glass Doors
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. http://pickellbuilders.com. Pergola Covered Front Entry with Double Glass Doors and paver front porch.
Sears Road
Sears Road
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
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favorites
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
Bean Project
Bean Project
Crawford BuildersCrawford Builders
Traditional Front Porch
Traditional Front Porch
Highland Homes, Inc.Highland Homes, Inc.
Tuscan Columns & Brick Porch
Deck Pergola
Deck Pergola
Passacantando Architects AIAPassacantando Architects AIA
screen porch
screen porch
Frederick + Frederick ArchitectsFrederick + Frederick Architects
John McManus Photography
Custom 10’ x 26’ Wall Mount Treated Pine Pergola
Custom 10’ x 26’ Wall Mount Treated Pine Pergola
Fifthroom.comFifthroom.com
Custom 10’ x 26’ Wall Mount Treated Pine Pergola shown with single post, glue lam header, 36” post base trim and solid white stain (Quote Number 301750).
Modern Front Porch and Retaining Wall
Modern Front Porch and Retaining Wall
Atlanta Porch & PatioAtlanta Porch & Patio
A modern update to an older house in Decatur, Georgia. We added a white wood front porch with a wooden retaining wall and a mix of wood and concrete stairs leading down to the driveway. At Atlanta Porch & Patio we are dedicated to building beautiful custom porches, decks, and outdoor living spaces throughout the metro Atlanta area. Our mission is to turn our clients’ ideas, dreams, and visions into personalized, tangible outcomes. Clients of Atlanta Porch & Patio rest easy knowing each step of their project is performed to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and dependability. Our team of builders and craftsmen are licensed, insured, and always up to date on trends, products, designs, and building codes. We are constantly educating ourselves in order to provide our clients the best services at the best prices. We deliver the ultimate professional experience with every step of our projects. After setting up a consultation through our website or by calling the office, we will meet with you in your home to discuss all of your ideas and concerns. After our initial meeting and site consultation, we will compile a detailed design plan and quote complete with renderings and a full listing of the materials to be used. Upon your approval, we will then draw up the necessary paperwork and decide on a project start date. From demo to cleanup, we strive to deliver your ultimate relaxation destination on time and on budget.
PALM BEACH BUNGALOW
PALM BEACH BUNGALOW
GIL WALSH INTERIORSGIL WALSH INTERIORS
Among all the homes appealing elements, the enclosed porch captured Quick's fascination most.
Front Porches
Front Porches
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
© Jan Stitleburg for Georgia Front Porch. JS PhotoFX.
Monaco Planter (L30" X W30" X H30")
Monaco Planter (L30" X W30" X H30")
DecorproDecorpro
MONACO PLANTER (L30” X W30” X H30”) Planters Product Dimensions (IN): L30” X W30” X H30” Product Weight (LB): 40 Product Dimensions (CM): L76.2 X W76.2 X H76.2 Product Weight (KG): 18.1 Monaco Planter (L30″ x W30″ x H30″) is an evolutionary planter, designed as a contemporary concave form, to maximize planter perfection in the home and the garden. Weatherproof and with a lifetime warranty, this planter is for green thumbs who want to achieve hassle-free garden greatness with a minimum amount of effort. Exuding the elegance and confidence of a princess, Monaco emits a richness worthy of a luxurious landscape or a grand entrance, without compromising practicality. Comprising an ultra durable, food-grade, polymer-based fiberglass resin, Monaco is made for modern mansions and traditional homes. The modern Monaco’s hardy construction makes it resilient, also, to any weather condition—rain, snow, sleet, hail, and sun, as well as to the everyday wear and tear of any indoor or outdoor setting. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Materials: Fiberglass resin Gel coat (custom colours) All Planters are custom made to order. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Made in Canada ABOUT PLANTER WARRANTY ANTI-SHOCK WEATHERPROOF DRAINAGE HOLES AND PLUGS INNER LIP LIGHTWEIGHT
Modern Farmhouse 03
Modern Farmhouse 03
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Barnett Porch
Barnett Porch
Wood Wise Design & RemodelingWood Wise Design & Remodeling
The existing multi-level deck was large but lived small. The hot tub, angles, and wide steps occupied valuable sitting space. Wood Wise was asked to replace the deck with a covered porch. One challenge for the covered porch is the recessed location off the family room. There are three different pitched roofs to tie into. Also, there are two second floor windows to be considered. The solution is the low-pitched shed roof covered with a rubber membrane. Two Velux skylights are installed in the vaulted ceiling to light up the interior of the home. The white painted Plybead ceiling helps to make it even lighter. The new porch features a corner stone fireplace with a stone hearth and wood mantel. The floor is 5/4” x 4” pressure treated tongue & groove pine. The open grilling deck is conveniently located on the porch level. Fortress metal railing and lighted steps add style and safety. The end result is a beautiful porch that is perfect for intimate family times as well as larger gatherings.
Pocomoke Farm House
Pocomoke Farm House
Live Oak Home BuildersLive Oak Home Builders
Screen porch that extends the living space.

Large 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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