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Oravetz Summer Home North Carolina
Oravetz Summer Home North Carolina
Darling Residential Architecture and DesignDarling Residential Architecture and Design
Located in far West North Carolina this soft Contemporary styled home is the perfect retreat. Judicious use of natural locally sourced stone and Cedar siding as well as steel beams help this one of a kind home really stand out from the crowd.
Green River Home
Green River Home
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
Dining al fresco overlooking the Green River Reservoir. Natural finish on pine V groove planks. Custom windows and screens.
Blackstone Addition
Blackstone Addition
DMC Home ImprovementDMC Home Improvement
Added a "cover" on the front porch with the same materials used on back addition. Also updated front door making a dramatic difference from before!!!
Porches
Porches
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Reclaimed original patina hand hewn © Carolina Timberworks
Eaglestone Forest
Eaglestone Forest
Jeff Wilkinson, RAJeff Wilkinson, RA
An outdoor fireplace anchors this cozy octagonal three season porch with interchangeable screens and storm windows. Both the pool terrace and the great room's covered porch are accessible without entering the house. A custom chandelier designed by the architect and manufactured in Virginia occupies the center. The fireplace is clad in stone found and cut on site.
Lake Bluff Lodge (Completed)
Lake Bluff Lodge (Completed)
Modern Rustic HomesModern Rustic Homes
This outdoor living space provides the perfect setting to enjoy by the fire while gazing across the water. Modern Rustic Living at its best.
Linn Ranch
Linn Ranch
Big-D SignatureBig-D Signature
Photo Credit: JLF Architecture
Pig Lake Porch - Crosslake, MN
Pig Lake Porch - Crosslake, MN
Dan J. Heid - Planning & DesignDan J. Heid - Planning & Design
Dan Heid
Botzong job
Botzong job
Ryan Smith Builders, LLC.Ryan Smith Builders, LLC.
chadchenierphotography.com
The Ranch
The Ranch
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Architecture by Meriwether Felt Photos by Susan Gilmore
Rustic, Elegance
Rustic, Elegance
Stylish Mountain InteriorsStylish Mountain Interiors
Large wraparound porch the full length of the house. Broken down into seating areas: one for relaxing and watching the wildlife, a dining area and a fireplace with an outdoor TV viewing.
La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita
Bayon GardensBayon Gardens
Bayon Gardens landscape design and construction. Landscape Designer Sean Dowling show cases another set of fantastic design ideas. Also a Registered Builder, the skilful construction team by his side brings the design to life with the finest of detail. In this project we show case the use of a custom concrete bench for the use of a wood fire pizza oven. Photography by Tim Turner .
Martis Camp lot 129
Martis Camp lot 129
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Roger Wade
Adirondack Lodge
Adirondack Lodge
Francesca Owings Interior DesignFrancesca Owings Interior Design
Porch
Afton Timber Frame Retreat
Afton Timber Frame Retreat
Smith & Robertson, Inc.Smith & Robertson, Inc.
Sitting atop a mountain, this Timberpeg timber frame vacation retreat offers rustic elegance with shingle-sided splendor, warm rich colors and textures, and natural quality materials.sc
Screened in Porch
Screened in Porch
Fairview Custom HomesFairview Custom Homes
Joseph Teplitz of Press1Photos, LLC
Paradise River: Modern Riverside Home
Paradise River: Modern Riverside Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This gorgeous modern home sits along a rushing river and includes a separate enclosed pavilion. Distinguishing features include the mixture of metal, wood and stone textures throughout the home in hues of brown, grey and black.
Martis Camp lot 129
Martis Camp lot 129
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Roger Wade
Secluded Red Ledges Mountain Retreat
Secluded Red Ledges Mountain Retreat
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
South Carolina 2310AR
South Carolina 2310AR
Golden Eagle Log & Timber HomesGolden Eagle Log & Timber Homes
This stunning home is a modified North Carolina 1861AR. The home owner added a loft space, a 4 season porch, and many other unique features. Photos and floor plans of this North Carolina 2310AR home are at www.GoldenEagleLogHomes.com

Luxury Rustic Veranda Ideas and Designs

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