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Large Wood Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Roncesvalles Remodel Front Porch
Roncesvalles Remodel Front Porch
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Believe it or not, this beautiful Roncesvalles home was once carved into three separate apartments. As a result, central to this renovation was the need to create a floor plan with a staircase to access all floors, space for a master bedroom and spacious ensuite on the second floor. The kitchen was also repositioned from the back of the house to the front. It features a curved leather banquette nestled in the bay window, floor to ceiling millwork with a full pantry, integrated appliances, panel ready Sub Zero and expansive storage. Custom fir windows and an oversized lift and slide glass door were used across the back of the house to bring in the light, call attention to the lush surroundings and provide access to the massive deck clad in thermally modified ash. Now reclaimed as a single family home, the dwelling includes 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a main floor mud room and an open, airy yoga retreat on the third floor with walkout deck and sweeping views of the backyard.
Sweetbriar Avenue
Sweetbriar Avenue
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
DE1577BE-BC91-4319-AD99-036376B7220D.HEIC
DE1577BE-BC91-4319-AD99-036376B7220D.HEIC
TAKO Construction & RenovationsTAKO Construction & Renovations
Full front porch addition, including roof expansion. All custom carpentry.
Redwood City CA
Redwood City CA
BuildRight ConstructionBuildRight Construction
Oakridge
Oakridge
Riverstone Construction and Home ImprovementRiverstone Construction and Home Improvement
Custom decking and columns.
Herndon Second Story Porch
Herndon Second Story Porch
Denny and GardnerDenny and Gardner
Modern Herndon covered porch with full furniture set, recessed lighting, and carpet.
Porches
Porches
ArchitraveArchitrave
Wrightsville Beach home 1
Wrightsville Beach home 1
Pamela Macior, LLCPamela Macior, LLC
Sunset porch with mahogany ceilings overlooking the marsh grass and Masonboro island in beautiful Wrightsville Beach, Nc
Rear Covered Porch
Rear Covered Porch
The House DesignersThe House Designers
Rear covered porch of The Durham Modern Farmhouse. View THD-1053: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/1053/
Rose Manor
Rose Manor
Elegant in DesignElegant in Design
The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.
Sullivans Island Mix
Sullivans Island Mix
Jill Howard Design StudioJill Howard Design Studio
Island inspiration
Island inspiration
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
Rocking Chair Porch
Rocking Chair Porch
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
The screen porch has a Fir beam ceiling, Ipe decking, and a flat screen TV mounted over a stone clad gas fireplace.
四季の舎 -薪ストーブと自然の庭-
四季の舎 -薪ストーブと自然の庭-
Studio tanpopo-gumi　一級建築士事務所Studio tanpopo-gumi　一級建築士事務所
四季の舎 -薪ストーブと自然の庭-｜Studio tanpopo-gumi ｜撮影｜野口 兼史 何気ない日々の日常の中に、四季折々の風景を感じながら家族の時間をゆったりと愉しむ住まい。
Private Residence
Private Residence
Tektoniks ArchitectsTektoniks Architects
Front Entry Porch Website: www.tektoniksarchitects.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tektoniks_architects
Porch Installation in Natick
Porch Installation in Natick
M&M American Builders of NH, LLCM&M American Builders of NH, LLC
KDS-Lawley
KDS-Lawley
Honeystone DesignHoneystone Design
Front porch design and outdoor living design including, walkways, patios, steps, accent walls and pillars, and natural surroundings.
Outdoor Patios and Pavers
Outdoor Patios and Pavers
S & A ConstructionS & A Construction
Thimble Island Victorian Home
Thimble Island Victorian Home
Joseph Sepot ArchitectsJoseph Sepot Architects
Detail showing a contrasting palette of white wooden trim, stained gray cedar shingle siding, and natural mahogany of windows, doors, and porch balusters. Jim Fiora Photography LLC

Large Wood Railing 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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