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Lake Front Property
Lake Front Property
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Mariane Wheatley-Miller
New Marlborough Residential
New Marlborough Residential
edm architecture & engineering, p.cedm architecture & engineering, p.c
Rob Karosis, Master Planning, terraces,
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Waller Rear Porch
Waller Rear Porch
L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.
rear porch
Lake Independence Homestead
Lake Independence Homestead
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
Simple, rustic charm with views, views, views.
Lake Independence Homestead
Lake Independence Homestead
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
Simple, rustic charm with views, views, views.
Coastal Craftsman Outdoor Great Room
Coastal Craftsman Outdoor Great Room
Ellis Consulting Group Inc.Ellis Consulting Group Inc.
West of Trail coastal-inspired residence in Granada Park. Located between North Siesta Key and Oyster Bay, this home is designed with a contemporary coastal look that embraces pleasing proportions, uncluttered spaces and natural materials. The Hibiscus, like all the homes in the gated enclave of Granada Park, is designed to maximize the maintenance-free lifestyle. Walk/bike to nearby shopping and dining, or just a quick drive Siesta Key Beach or downtown Sarasota. Custom-built by MGB Fine Custom Homes, this home blends traditional coastal architecture with the latest building innovations, green standards and smart home technology. High ceilings, wood floors, solid-core doors, solid-wood cabinetry, LED lighting, high-end kitchen, wide hallways, large bedrooms and sumptuous baths clearly show a respect for quality construction meant to stand the test of time. Green certification ensures energy efficiency, healthy indoor air, enhanced comfort and reduced utility costs. Smartphone home connectivity provides controls for lighting, data communication and security. Fortified for safer living, the well-designed floor plan features 2,464 square feet living area with 3 bedrooms, bonus room and 3.5 baths. The 20x20 outdoor great room on the second floor has grilling kitchen, fireplace and wall-mounted TV. Downstairs, the open living area combines the kitchen, dining room and great room. Other features include conditioned, standing-height storage room in the attic; impact-resistant, EnergyStar windows and doors; and the floor plan is elevator-ready.
New Orleans Chic
New Orleans Chic
Gulf Building LLCGulf Building LLC
Gulf Building recently completed the “ New Orleans Chic” custom Estate in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The aptly named estate stays true to inspiration rooted from New Orleans, Louisiana. The stately entrance is fueled by the column’s, welcoming any guest to the future of custom estates that integrate modern features while keeping one foot in the past. The lamps hanging from the ceiling along the kitchen of the interior is a chic twist of the antique, tying in with the exposed brick overlaying the exterior. These staple fixtures of New Orleans style, transport you to an era bursting with life along the French founded streets. This two-story single-family residence includes five bedrooms, six and a half baths, and is approximately 8,210 square feet in size. The one of a kind three car garage fits his and her vehicles with ample room for a collector car as well. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with white and grey cabinets that are overlaid with white marble countertops which in turn are contrasted by the cool earth tones of the wood floors. The coffered ceilings, Armoire style refrigerator and a custom gunmetal hood lend sophistication to the kitchen. The high ceilings in the living room are accentuated by deep brown high beams that complement the cool tones of the living area. An antique wooden barn door tucked in the corner of the living room leads to a mancave with a bespoke bar and a lounge area, reminiscent of a speakeasy from another era. In a nod to the modern practicality that is desired by families with young kids, a massive laundry room also functions as a mudroom with locker style cubbies and a homework and crafts area for kids. The custom staircase leads to another vintage barn door on the 2nd floor that opens to reveal provides a wonderful family loft with another hidden gem: a secret attic playroom for kids! Rounding out the exterior, massive balconies with French patterned railing overlook a huge backyard with a custom pool and spa that is secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city. All in all, this estate captures the perfect modern interpretation of New Orleans French traditional design. Welcome to New Orleans Chic of Fort Lauderdale, Florida!
Private Residence
Private Residence
Equilibrium Interior Design IncEquilibrium Interior Design Inc
Deep blue Bisazza mosaic lines a lap pool with infinity edge that wraps around the home and terminates into a swimming pool with a tanning ledge. This tanning ledge, sometimes called sun shelf, offers a shallow area great for lounging and tanning in the water. Extensive pool deck, along with covered barbeque and dining area and covered seating space, and large sliding door panels open up the interior and outdoor spaces to one another and facilitate smooth/natural flow of the entertaining guests inside and out. Exterior surfaces combine exotic Brazilian ipe wood and vein-cut limestone creating dramatic contrast on the multi-faceted façade. Ipe is one of the densest hardwoods available, three times harder then cedar and is a great choice for exterior cladding on homes in tropical Florida climate. Photography: Craig Denis
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Calusa Construction, Inc.Calusa Construction, Inc.
Covered Lanai with Outdoor Kitchen, power screens and shutters, off the pool deck.
Dining Porch
Dining Porch
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
The Dining Porch leads to a large bluestone terrace overlooking a lake. Robert Benson Photography
English Eclectic - Castle Custom Homes
English Eclectic - Castle Custom Homes
Castle HomesCastle Homes
Berkeley (1280) Clover, SC Luxury Custom Home Model
Berkeley (1280) Clover, SC Luxury Custom Home Model
UserUser
This outdoor kitchen and porch area extends the homes ability to have guests. The full sliding doors open up to the luxury porch. Arthur Rutenberg Homes
Porches
Porches
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Reclaimed original patina hand hewn © Carolina Timberworks
The Ranch
The Ranch
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Architecture by Meriwether Felt Photos by Susan Gilmore
1840's Farmhouse Renovation
1840's Farmhouse Renovation
Advantage ContractingAdvantage Contracting
Custom wraparound porch with Wolf PVC composite decking, high gloss beaded ceiling, and hand crafted PVC architectural columns. Built for the harsh shoreline weather.
Stone Cottage Renovation
Stone Cottage Renovation
Jenna Wallis Interior DesignJenna Wallis Interior Design
Julie Wage Ross
06 - Arlington Historic Back Porch Sitting Area
06 - Arlington Historic Back Porch Sitting Area
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Benjamin Hill Photography
Farmhouse Chic for Wayzata Family
Farmhouse Chic for Wayzata Family
L. Cramer Builders + RemodelersL. Cramer Builders + Remodelers
Craig Bares

Luxury Veranda with All Types of Cover 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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