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Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Palisades Highlands
Palisades Highlands
Nanci Paige DesignNanci Paige Design
A beautiful covered porch - the perfect place to watch the day go by or entertain. In contrast to the dark heavy interior, we chose light colors and materials to enhance the feeling of egress
Exteriors
Exteriors
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
Full front porch addition
Full front porch addition
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
AFTER: Georgia Front Porch designed and built a full front porch that complemented the new siding and landscaping. This farmhouse-inspired design features a 41 ft. long composite floor, 4x4 timber posts, tongue and groove ceiling covered by a black, standing seam metal roof.
West Nashville | White Bridge
West Nashville | White Bridge
design by Christina Perrydesign by Christina Perry
Shop My Design here: https://designbychristinaperry.com/white-bridge-living-kitchen-dining/
Cozy Deck and Covered Porch - Atlanta
Cozy Deck and Covered Porch - Atlanta
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
Our clients needed a comfortable place to sit in the evenings that was shaded in summer and covered in winter. This porch and deck design has all of those elements and more. The louvered shutters give privacy and adds charm to comfy outdoor room for the whole family.
Transitional Kitchen and Porch Renovation in Atlanta
Transitional Kitchen and Porch Renovation in Atlanta
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
Imagine entertaining on this incredible screened-in porch complete with 2 skylights, custom trim, and a transitional style ceiling fan.
Lynnfield Farmhouse - Cummings Architects
Lynnfield Farmhouse - Cummings Architects
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Eric Roth Photography
Waterfall deck and Rustic Screened Porch
Waterfall deck and Rustic Screened Porch
K Squared Builders - Dale KramerK Squared Builders - Dale Kramer
The Waterfall Deck. Look closely, and you will catch a glimpse of the hidden waterfall tumbling through the woods beyond the deck. Whether reading a book, catching some rays, sneaking a nap, or tossing a quick match of cornhole ( custom Trex cornhole boards courtesy of Lance Kramer), this secluded sun deck is sure to slip you away from the day's stresses.
Urban Outdoor Retreat - Outdoor Lounging
Urban Outdoor Retreat - Outdoor Lounging
Mia Rao DesignMia Rao Design
Outdoor lounge area with potted plants and lighting.
Minneapolis Outdoor Addition and Upper Level Remodel
Minneapolis Outdoor Addition and Upper Level Remodel
MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.
Our Minneapolis homeowners chose to embark on the new journey of retirement with a freshly remodeled home. While some retire in pure peace and quiet, our homeowners wanted to make sure they had a welcoming spot to entertain; A seasonal porch that could be used almost year-round. The original home, built in 1928, had French doors which led down stairs to the patio below. Desiring a more intimate outdoor place to relax and entertain, MA Peterson added the seasonal porch with large scale ceiling beams. Radiant heat was installed to extend the use into the cold Minnesota months, and metal brackets were used to create a feeling of authenticity in the space. Surrounded by cypress-stained AZEK decking products and finishing the smooth look with fascia plugs, the hot tub was incorporated into the deck space. Interiors by Brown Cow Design. Photography by Alyssa Lee Photography.
Oakdale Pleasant Ridge, MI Exterior Remodel
Oakdale Pleasant Ridge, MI Exterior Remodel
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
In addition to the covered porch itself, exquisite design details made this renovation all that more impressive—from the new copper and asphalt roof to the Hardiplank, clapboard, and cedar shake shingles, rustic outdoor lighting and the beautiful, panel-style front door. Alicia Gbur Photography
Back Porch
Back Porch
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Love this outside living space...an extra living room, complete with fireplace for chillier days and fans for warmer days. This is perfect for entertaining and relaxing at home on the weekends or after work. Also love the blue ceiling - a nice touch.
Historic Kensington Home
Historic Kensington Home
Murray Cohen Custom Home BuilderMurray Cohen Custom Home Builder
Biltmore Park Kitchen and Outdoor Living Remodel
Biltmore Park Kitchen and Outdoor Living Remodel
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Photo credit: Ryan Theede
Debordieu, SC
Debordieu, SC
Cobb ArchitectsCobb Architects
Holger Obenaus
Beverly Crest Porch Addition
Beverly Crest Porch Addition
DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.
Evergreen Studio
Dash Landing Farmhouse
Dash Landing Farmhouse
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Rob Karosis
Back Porch
Back Porch
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Enjoy the best part of living in the South with this great screened porch! Room for family dining, entertaining and just relaxing, this screened porch lets you enjoy the outdoors with any "unwelcome" guests.
Three Season Cedar Porch
Three Season Cedar Porch
HAVEN design+building llcHAVEN design+building llc
Three season porch has interchangeable glass and screen inserts to extend the season for outdoor living in Vermont.

Premium Veranda with Decking 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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