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Modern Rustic Mountain Estate Home
Modern Rustic Mountain Estate Home
ACM DesignACM Design
Cedar Portico - Duluth GA
Cedar Portico - Duluth GA
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
Our scope of work on this project was to add curb appeal to our clients' home, design a space for them to stay out of the rain when coming into their front entrance, completely changing the look of the exterior of their home. Cedar posts and brackets were materials used for character and incorporating more of their existing stone to make it look like its been there forever. Our clients have fallen in love with their home all over again. We gave the front of their home a refresh that has not only added function but made the exterior look new again.
Lodge Style Front Porch Addition
Lodge Style Front Porch Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Arlington Farm House
Arlington Farm House
Christine Kelly / Crafted ArchitectureChristine Kelly / Crafted Architecture
New stone front porch with gas lanterns and new second story addition.
King Porch and Balustrade
King Porch and Balustrade
Salmon Built LLCSalmon Built LLC
Jasper
Jasper
Welch Custom HomesWelch Custom Homes
Woodbluff Lane Residence, Camano Island WA
Woodbluff Lane Residence, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Steel framed entry . Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Front Entry
Front Entry
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
Beautiful new construction home by BrandBern Construction company on an infill lot in Bethesda, MD Kevin Scrimgeour
Modern Farmhouse Back Deck
Modern Farmhouse Back Deck
WSM CraftWSM Craft
Perfectly settled in the shade of three majestic oak trees, this timeless homestead evokes a deep sense of belonging to the land. The Wilson Architects farmhouse design riffs on the agrarian history of the region while employing contemporary green technologies and methods. Honoring centuries-old artisan traditions and the rich local talent carrying those traditions today, the home is adorned with intricate handmade details including custom site-harvested millwork, forged iron hardware, and inventive stone masonry. Welcome family and guests comfortably in the detached garage apartment. Enjoy long range views of these ancient mountains with ample space, inside and out.
Front stoop
Front stoop
John Joyce dba JOMXarchitectureJohn Joyce dba JOMXarchitecture
Loma Linda 2
Loma Linda 2
VALI homesVALI homes
Bill Timmerman
Home Renovation allows homeowners to stay where they love- Hamilton Twp.
Home Renovation allows homeowners to stay where they love- Hamilton Twp.
Amiano & Son Construction, LLCAmiano & Son Construction, LLC
Steve Shilling
Covered Front Porch
Covered Front Porch
Brio Design HomesBrio Design Homes
Photo by Hal Kearney.
Porch Addition
Porch Addition
UserUser
Front porch addition with Craftsman style clear pine door with stained glass. African mahogany decking and benches.
Little Neck Road, Centerport
Little Neck Road, Centerport
James DeLuca Architect, DeLuca Designs Inc.James DeLuca Architect, DeLuca Designs Inc.
Len Marks
Historic Victorian Porch Re-build
Historic Victorian Porch Re-build
Don Foote ContractingDon Foote Contracting
Rebuild of covered porch and carriage portico on a turn-of-the-century home in the Boston area. The house is an eclectic mix of Medieval Revival and Arts and Crafts Styles. photography: Todd Gieg
Exteriors
Exteriors
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
Stylish Privacy with Aluminum Shutters
Stylish Privacy with Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Elite Aluminum shutters are the maintenance free solution for this traditional wood home. The side of the verandah faced directly into the neighbor's backyard and the shutters were used as an attractive privacy screen with louvers the owners could adjust to create privacy while also keeping the airflow for warm summer days.
Greenlake Residence
Greenlake Residence
First LampFirst Lamp
This Greenlake area home is the result of an extensive collaboration with the owners to recapture the architectural character of the 1920’s and 30’s era craftsman homes built in the neighborhood. Deep overhangs, notched rafter tails, and timber brackets are among the architectural elements that communicate this goal. Given its modest 2800 sf size, the home sits comfortably on its corner lot and leaves enough room for an ample back patio and yard. An open floor plan on the main level and a centrally located stair maximize space efficiency, something that is key for a construction budget that values intimate detailing and character over size.
Moving On Up
Moving On Up
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
This coastal farmhouse design is destined to be an instant classic. This classic and cozy design has all of the right exterior details, including gray shingle siding, crisp white windows and trim, metal roofing stone accents and a custom cupola atop the three car garage. It also features a modern and up to date interior as well, with everything you'd expect in a true coastal farmhouse. With a beautiful nearly flat back yard, looking out to a golf course this property also includes abundant outdoor living spaces, a beautiful barn and an oversized koi pond for the owners to enjoy.

Premium 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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