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Patio Renovation
Patio Renovation
Revive and Renew Remodeling LLCRevive and Renew Remodeling LLC
We demolished the old concrete patio and extended the new patio so that there is more enjoyable space. We also installed brand new gutters. The old railing was demolished and this new steel railing was fabricated on site.
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Intracoastal Construction & RoofingIntracoastal Construction & Roofing
Screen room enclosure on front of home using existing roofline.
Cottage Home
Cottage Home
Pillar & Perch: Architects + BuildersPillar & Perch: Architects + Builders
Front porch.
Paving stones
Paving stones
GH ContractingGH Contracting
El Paso Westside Revitalization
El Paso Westside Revitalization
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Cool, Contemporary, Curb appeal now feels like home!!! This complete exterior home renovation & curb appeal now makes sense with the interior remodel our client had installed prior to us gettting started!!! The modifications made to this home, along with premium materials makes this home feel cozy, cool & comfortable. Its as though the home has come alive, making this same space more functional & feel so much better, a new found energy. The existing traditional missized semi-circle driveway that took up the entire frontyard was removed. This allowed us to design & install a new more functional driveway as well as create a huge courtyard that not only adds privacy and protection, it looks and feels incredible. Now our client can actually use the front yard for more than just parking cars. The modification addition of 5 stucco columns creates the feeling of a much larger space than what was there prior...who know that these cosmectic columns would actually feel like arms that wrap around the new curb appeal...almost like a vibe of protection. The contrasting paint colors add more movement and depth continuing the feeling of this great space! The new smooth limestone courtyard and custom iron "x" designed fence & gates create a weight type feeling that not only adds privacy, it just feels & looks solid. Its as if its a silent barrier between the homeowners inside and the rest of the world. Our clients now feel comfortable in there new found outdoor living spaces behind the courtyard walls. A place for family, friends and neighbors can easliy conversate & relax. Whether hanging out with the kids or just watching the kids play around in the frontyard, the courtyard was critical to adding a much needed play space. Art is brought into the picture with 2 stone wall monuments...one adding the address numbers with low voltage ligthing to one side of the yard and another that adds balance to the opposite side with custom cut in light fixtures that says... this... is... thee, house! Drystack 8" bed rough chop buff leuders stone planters & short walls outline and accentuate the forever lawn turf as well as the new plant life & lighting. The limestone serves as a grade wall for leveling, as well as the walls are completely permeable for long life and function. Something every parapet home should have, we've added custom down spouts tied to an under ground drainage system. Another way we add longevity to each project. Lastly...lighting is the icing on the cake. Wall lights, path light, down lights, up lights & step lights are all to important along with every light location is considerd as to add a breath taking ambiance of envy. No airplane runway or helicopter landing lights here. We cant wait for summer as the landscape is sure to fill up with color in every corner of this beautiful new outdoor space.
ADDITIONS & REMODELING
ADDITIONS & REMODELING
Keith FriesenKeith Friesen
This home was built without a covered front porch leaving the front steps, deck exposed to the elements. The porch was added for improved curb appeal and a place for furniture, shade, and LOOK.....a porch swing!
Bungalow New Build
Bungalow New Build
Nicely Done Contracting LLCNicely Done Contracting LLC
Ｏ３憩いの場新築工事
Ｏ３憩いの場新築工事
大野設計事務所大野設計事務所
181 8th Street
181 8th Street
J&N Remache CorpJ&N Remache Corp
Wide Bracket Portico
Wide Bracket Portico
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Wide bracket portico over double front doors on stucco house. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
Retired and What A view Now
Retired and What A view Now
Medina Exteriors & RemodelingMedina Exteriors & Remodeling
Mr. and Mrs. had retired after spending years in ministry for God. They retired on a lake and had a beautiful view and front porch to enjoy the gorgeous view. We had completed a bathroom remodel for them the year before and had discussed adding a front porch. In the spring of 2020 we finalized the drawings, design and colors. Now, as they enjoy their retirement, not only will they have a great view of every sunset, they can continue to minister to people as they walk by their new front porch.
Arlington, VA Traditional Front Porch
Arlington, VA Traditional Front Porch
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Modern Craftsman | Santa Clara | Beechwood
Modern Craftsman | Santa Clara | Beechwood
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Craftsman details abound: the wooden door, the trim, a glimpse of the heavy truss, clean transitions from one material to the next, The craftsmanship that defines "Craftsman" is all here!
Stunning Lake Home
Stunning Lake Home
Sexton Griffith Custom BuildersSexton Griffith Custom Builders
Front Porch
Front Porch
LOTUSLOTUS
Boykin Spaniel
Boykin Spaniel
David Rogers BuildersDavid Rogers Builders
Arlington Heights Whole House Remodel
Arlington Heights Whole House Remodel
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
The addition of a beautiful front porch with a fir ceiling, Ipe decking, modern horizontal handrails, and new front entry contributed to the home's enhanced aesthetics and functionality.
Edmonton Holyrood - Exterior Renovation
Edmonton Holyrood - Exterior Renovation
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
This previously pink stucco home has been transformed into this beautiful beige craftsman. The front porch was added as well as a new roof to match. New windows and doors were also installed to go along with the updated style. The stone accents on the pillars beautifully frame the gorgeous craftsman door that sits in between them. Hardie plank siding and trim was also installed to the entire exterior to create even greater curb appeal. Overall, this home transformation is one for the books!
Custom Hand Railing For Stairs
Custom Hand Railing For Stairs
Gainesville IronworksGainesville Ironworks
Custom Fabricated and Installed Hand Railing For Steps
Cedar Point New Build
Cedar Point New Build
Blue Green Construction, Inc.Blue Green Construction, Inc.

Metal Railing 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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