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Interiors Styling
Maureen Stevens DesignMaureen Stevens Design
Create a romantic scene st your outdoor dining table for the perfect soiree.
American Louvered Roof Patio Cover Install
American Louvered Roof Patio Cover Install
Palmetto Outdoor SpacesPalmetto Outdoor Spaces
Create an oasis like this one in your own backyard with an American Louvered Roof Patio Cover. Experience 15 - 20 degrees cooler underneath. When closed, it blocks, heat, sun glare, UV Radiation, and rain. When partially opened, it allows the escape of hot air, while still blocking sun. Open to enjoy a beautiful starry night, an overcast day, or warm solar rays during cooler months. Create that outdoor room you always dreamed of with this state of the art patio cover that operates by remote. Sun when you want it and Shade when you need it. Made in the USA by Cardinal Aluminum in Louisville, Kentucky. Keep the party going even after the weather takes a turn for the worse.
Duplex near Harvard Square, Cambridge Massachusetts
Duplex near Harvard Square, Cambridge Massachusetts
Don Foote ContractingDon Foote Contracting
Exterior side porch with dual stair access from driveway entryway and to back patio covered with natural stone pavers. design: Marta Kruszelnicka photo: Todd Gieg
Whole House Remodel - Porch
Whole House Remodel - Porch
GMT Home Designs Inc.GMT Home Designs Inc.
Photo Credits: OnSite Studios
Screen Porch & Detached Garage Addition
Screen Porch & Detached Garage Addition
Houghland Architecture, Inc.Houghland Architecture, Inc.
Houghland Architecture, Inc.
2007 Showcase
2007 Showcase
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
Inglenook Grove
Inglenook Grove
Riverwood Homes of ColoradoRiverwood Homes of Colorado
Wilson House Remodel
Wilson House Remodel
Catalyst ConstructionCatalyst Construction
visual anthology photography
Modern Americana
Modern Americana
Amy Troute Inspired Interior DesignAmy Troute Inspired Interior Design
ATIID collaborated with these homeowners to curate new furnishings throughout the home while their down-to-the studs, raise-the-roof renovation, designed by Chambers Design, was underway. Pattern and color were everything to the owners, and classic “Americana” colors with a modern twist appear in the formal dining room, great room with gorgeous new screen porch, and the primary bedroom. Custom bedding that marries not-so-traditional checks and florals invites guests into each sumptuously layered bed. Vintage and contemporary area rugs in wool and jute provide color and warmth, grounding each space. Bold wallpapers were introduced in the powder and guest bathrooms, and custom draperies layered with natural fiber roman shades ala Cindy’s Window Fashions inspire the palettes and draw the eye out to the natural beauty beyond. Luxury abounds in each bathroom with gleaming chrome fixtures and classic finishes. A magnetic shade of blue paint envelops the gourmet kitchen and a buttery yellow creates a happy basement laundry room. No detail was overlooked in this stately home - down to the mudroom’s delightful dutch door and hard-wearing brick floor. Photography by Meagan Larsen Photography
St. Simons Island Screened Porch Addition
St. Simons Island Screened Porch Addition
Charles W Day DesignCharles W Day Design
Custom mahogany doors leading up the screened porch, flanked by custom aluminum handrails. The entry leads to sliding double doors into the home's loggia.
The Big Relax | Three Season Home Addition
The Big Relax | Three Season Home Addition
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
The dramatic vaulted ceiling was designed to maximize natural light and maintain the flow into the existing living area. The extra height allowed for nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, blurring the line between the indoors and out to create a cozy nature-inspired oasis. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography, Inc
Screened Porch Addition
Screened Porch Addition
Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLCChristopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC
The owner wanted a screened porch sized to accommodate a dining table for 8 and a large soft seating group centered on an outdoor fireplace. The addition was to harmonize with the entry porch and dining bay addition we completed 1-1/2 years ago. Our solution was to add a pavilion like structure with half round columns applied to structural panels, The panels allow for lateral bracing, screen frame & railing attachment, and space for electrical outlets and fixtures. Photography by Chris Marshall
Timeless Traditional
Timeless Traditional
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Painted Brick with Southern Charm
Painted Brick with Southern Charm
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Distinguished Manor
Distinguished Manor
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Sunroom with formal dining area and exposed wood ceilings
Craftsman Cottage
Craftsman Cottage
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Texas Lake Retreat House
Texas Lake Retreat House
M+A Architecture StudioM+A Architecture Studio
Entry approach - dog trot style large covered porch with communal dining table and exterior fireplace overlooking the big pond
Front Patio - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Front Patio - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Sycamore Tan - SW 2855 Trim Color - Urban Bronze - SW 7048 Exterior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Mountain Ledge in Silverton Garage Doors by Wayne Dalton Door Product 9700 Series Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Fixtures by Elk Lighting Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
The Concord
The Concord
Riptide Builders, LLCRiptide Builders, LLC
Steps
Steps
Alexander Concrete & ConstructionAlexander Concrete & Construction
In this updated front porch, we love the way the round steps compliments the arched window. By Alexander Concrete and Construction

Premium Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

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