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2019 | Summer Porch Series: Screened Porch
2019 | Summer Porch Series: Screened Porch
Robin's Nest InteriorsRobin's Nest Interiors
The last installment of our Summer Porch Series is actually my own Screened Porch. My husband Tom and I love this outdoor space, and I have designed it like I would any other room in my home. When we purchased our home, it was just a covered porch. We added the screens, and it has been worth every penny. A couple of years ago, we even added a television out here so we could watch our beloved Bulldogs play football. We brought the all-weather wicker furniture from our previous home, but I recently had the cushions recovered in outdoor fabrics of blues and greens. This extends the color palette from my newly redesigned Den into this space. I added colorful accessories like an oversized green ceramic lamp, and navy jute poufs serve as my coffee table. I even added artwork to fill the large wall over a console. Of course, I let nature be the best accessory and filled pots and hanging baskets with pet friendly plants. We love our Screened Porch and utilize it as a third living space in our home. We hope you have enjoyed our Summer Porch Series and are inspired to redesign your outdoor spaces. If you need help, just give us a call. Enjoy!
The Mallard Project
The Mallard Project
UserUser
Andrea Pietrangeli http://andrea.media/
Bahama Shutters for Porch Privacy in Simpsonville, South Carolina
Bahama Shutters for Porch Privacy in Simpsonville, South Carolina
Palmetto Outdoor SpacesPalmetto Outdoor Spaces
Our customer desired privacy on their side porch. Palmetto Outdoor Spaces accomplished that for homeowners with our Aluminum Deco Shutter Panels. Panels can be pushed out or collapsed.
Courtyard view from the front door
Courtyard view from the front door
Metamorphic DesignMetamorphic Design
Granite surround & treads, with belgian bluestone inlay
Flagstone Porch
Flagstone Porch
Phenix Marble CompanyPhenix Marble Company
Starboard & Port
4171 Webster Ave St. Louis Park, MN
4171 Webster Ave St. Louis Park, MN
UserUser
This home was in the 2016 Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase. Get inspired by this tear-down. The home was rebuilt with a six-foot addition to the foundation. The homeowner, an interior designer, dreamed of the details for years. Step into the basement, main floor and second story to see her dreams come to life. It is a mix of old and new, taking inspiration from a 150-year-old farmhouse. Explore the open design on the main floor, five bedrooms, master suite with double closets, two-and-a-half bathrooms, stone fireplace with built-ins and more. The home's exterior received special attention with cedar brackets and window detail.
Interior & Exterior Doors
Interior & Exterior Doors
ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by MyersELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers
ThermaTru Door - Fiber Classic Collection, Hinged Patio Door Fiber-Classic & Smooth-Star fiberglass doors offer: High-denition panel embossments. Composite top and bottom rails. 1-1⁄4" engineered lumber lock and hinge stiles. 22-1⁄2" lock block in Fiber-Classic and 12-1⁄2" lock block in Smooth-Star. Durable, long-lasting berglass skins. Choose from two wood-grained collections for the perfect fiberglass door to fit a variety of home styles at an excellent value. Fiber-Classic Mahogany complements rich wood tones in home interiors, extending the look to the outside with beauty and elegance. Fiber-Classic Oak is the door that started the fiberglass revolution, featuring the distinctive look of natural Oak graining.
1940's Blue Bungalow
1940's Blue Bungalow
Bay Street BungalowsBay Street Bungalows
Oasis Photography
River Road
River Road
Don B McDonald Architect AIA Ltd.Don B McDonald Architect AIA Ltd.
Peter Vitale
in the garden II
in the garden II
Gardner Architects LLCGardner Architects LLC
Photography by Jane Luce
New Front Entry
New Front Entry
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
Seen in early morning light, the new step treads are wide and welcoming. The Crape Myrtle provides an overhead canopy. DESIGN: Cathy Carr, APLD Photo and installation by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
King Porch and Balustrade
King Porch and Balustrade
Salmon Built LLCSalmon Built LLC
Porches
Porches
Residential Decks, Porches, PatiosResidential Decks, Porches, Patios
Covered front porch located in Laytonsville MD includes fluted columns, stone pedestals, flagstone walkway and widow walk.
Screened Porch Delight
Screened Porch Delight
Melichar ArchitectsMelichar Architects
This open-air front porch was infilled with arched windows to create a charming enclosed front porch. As an extension of living space, it provides an immediate connection to the outdoors. It is an oasis away, a place to relax and take in the warm sunshine and views to the garden.
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Photo by Andrew Hyslop
Railroad District
Railroad District
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
A traditional closed picket cedar fence surrounds a perennial garden (Black-eyed Susan, Sword Fern, Blue Oat Grass, Autumn Moore Grass + Rhododendron) w/ gravel path leading to the backyard.
Dunstan Window Treatments
Dunstan Window Treatments
JLS DesignsJLS Designs
Shed Roof Portico (Georgia)
Shed Roof Portico (Georgia)
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Shed (flat) roof portico adds great curb appeal and protection on a budget. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
Ipe Rear Porch with Stained Wood Ceiling and X Rail
Ipe Rear Porch with Stained Wood Ceiling and X Rail
Sea Island Builders LLCSea Island Builders LLC
Rear porch with an amazing marsh front view! Eased edge Ipe floors with stainless steel mesh x-brace railings with an Ipe cap. Stained v-groove wood cypress ceiling with the best view on Sullivan's Island. -Photo by Patrick Brickman
The Lane
The Lane
Main Street HomesMain Street Homes
Outdoor seating area with pops of color and greenery. To see more of the Lane floor plan visit: www.gomsh.com/the-lane Photo by: Bryan Chavez

Small 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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