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"KING SIZE DOOR"
"KING SIZE DOOR"
Staino & Staino s.r.l.Staino & Staino s.r.l.
Pivot Door made in Italy by Staino & Staino s.r.l., www.stainoestaino.it location : Palazzo Buontalenti, Fondazione Pistoia Musei www.fondazionecrpt.it
Composite Deck, Screened Porch, Underdeck Drainage and Patio
Composite Deck, Screened Porch, Underdeck Drainage and Patio
Deckscapes of VA, LLCDeckscapes of VA, LLC
Stunning Warm Contemporary
Stunning Warm Contemporary
Grove Custom HomesGrove Custom Homes
Augusta Walk I
Augusta Walk I
Ryan Miller BuildersRyan Miller Builders
Modern Porch
Modern Porch
All Points Construction Inc.All Points Construction Inc.
Exterior Remodel
Exterior Remodel
StoneWood Builders of MaineStoneWood Builders of Maine
Back porch with stairs leading to irregular blue stone patio
Santa Ynez Vacation Home
Santa Ynez Vacation Home
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Ferguson-Ettinger General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Better Homes and Gardens Smart Home 2015
Better Homes and Gardens Smart Home 2015
Pella Windows & Doors of WisconsinPella Windows & Doors of Wisconsin
The Better Homes and Gardens home featured Pella Windows & Doors Insynctive smart home technology. This home in Mequon, WI displays a beautiful front entry with a bright blue door.
Porch & Mudroom Addition- Baltimore County, MD
Porch & Mudroom Addition- Baltimore County, MD
Jeffrey Lees, ArchitectJeffrey Lees, Architect
Porch Addition: Baltimore MD Photo Credit: Mark Schwenk
SK Ranch_Guest Retreat
SK Ranch_Guest Retreat
BK.Architect LLCBK.Architect LLC
Robert Reck, Eric Laignel
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
These Ann Arbor homeowners opted for an unattached screened-in porch with a raised deck that could be used for dining, relaxing, or gathering which overlooked their beautiful backyard. The thoughtful design keeps it visually appealing while blending seamlessly with the existing home. Being detached from the house doesn't block light into the basement windows nor does it shade the family room or obstruct any other windows of the home. It does, however, help shade — in a good way! — the part of the paver patio that was not replaced with decking and minimizes the heat during Michigan summers.
Luxury porch extends indoor comforts outward
Luxury porch extends indoor comforts outward
Gettum Associates IncGettum Associates Inc
Gettum Associates Inc-Indianapolis area remodel contractors
Los Altos Hills Front Entry Garden
Los Altos Hills Front Entry Garden
Skyline design studioSkyline design studio
The front path and steps take you up through a garden defined by several low stone retaining walls. Thick bluestone slabs create the step treads and borders the quartzite landings. The sleek stainless steel cable railing posts echo the silvery quartzite. photo: Diane Hayford
Perkins Paradise
Perkins Paradise
Noble RenovationNoble Renovation
Award winning project . Gas fireplace Cultured Stone Live edge maple mantel Eze breeze screen / vinyl system stainless steel cabling system led recess lighting rope lighting tiled floor underside of porch is an huge entertainment area grilling deck,
Bluegrass Barn
Bluegrass Barn
Volansky StudioVolansky Studio
Outdoor living space set for a concert. A place to gather, eat, perform. Open cribbing shades the sun and brings additional light in the vaulted ceiling. Outdoor dining area shaded by a shed roof and green house panels with exposed timbers.
Three-Courts Residence
Three-Courts Residence
Allison Burke Interior DesignAllison Burke Interior Design
Linear stone pavers lead to an enclosed front entry. The pergola accommodates a large heritage oak tree on the site. Original brick walls on this mid-century home were updated with warm white paint, large windows, and metal framing. Interior by Allison Burke Interior Design Architecture by A Parallel Paul Finkel Photography
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Double entry doors to the screened porch. They are capable of opening at the same time to accommodate heavy and frequent traffic. Their glass windows pull down to reveal screens.
Tree House
Tree House
Rogers Design BuildRogers Design Build
Leawood Deck & Screen Porch
Leawood Deck & Screen Porch
Black Oak Construction, LLCBlack Oak Construction, LLC
Completed project
Modern White
Modern White
Zetterberg Gregory DesignZetterberg Gregory Design

Premium Contemporary Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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