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Stunning Warm Contemporary
Grove Custom HomesGrove Custom Homes
Lodge Style Front Porch Addition
Lodge Style Front Porch Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Underside of porch
Underside of porch
Pro.comPro.com
In both the front and back yard, we installed beautiful gable-style porch covers to add visual interest and practicality to the home’s outdoor spaces.
Traditional Craftsman
Traditional Craftsman
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
River Crossing
River Crossing
Parker HomesParker Homes
Pemberton
Pemberton
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Stunning midcentury-inspired custom home in Dallas.
Mazama Meadow Guest House. Mazama, Washington
Mazama Meadow Guest House. Mazama, Washington
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Covered patio. Image by Stephen Brousseau
Mission Ranch
Mission Ranch
Delineations, Inc.Delineations, Inc.
Lodge Style Front Porch Addition
Lodge Style Front Porch Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Craftsman Style Stone with Board and Batten
Craftsman Style Stone with Board and Batten
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Modern Lodge
Modern Lodge
Parker HomesParker Homes
Cliffside Lodge
Cliffside Lodge
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Urban Art Residence
Urban Art Residence
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Stables Loop Craftsman
Stables Loop Craftsman
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
Large back porch with stone fireplace
Covered Porch
Covered Porch
Elliott Homes LLCElliott Homes LLC
This amazing porch was designed to take advantage of the ocean views. There are several spots along the front of this home designed to enjoy the scenery.
MOOSEHORN DESIGN BUILD CONSTRUCTION PICS PT2
MOOSEHORN DESIGN BUILD CONSTRUCTION PICS PT2
NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILDNORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD
Ooooooooh. I like this one. This one will be featured on the site and probably social. The front porch really looks good here with all of the finished trims and flashings.
Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium
Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium
Ideo ArchitectsIdeo Architects
View of front porch and Garages
Modern Farm House
Modern Farm House
J.W. Neathery Custom Home CraftsmanJ.W. Neathery Custom Home Craftsman
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company

Premium Veranda with Concrete Slabs 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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