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Traditional Veranda with Concrete Paving Ideas and Designs

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Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert
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Mendham Design Architects LLCMendham Design Architects LLC
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Modern Farmhouse
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Cottage
Crown Building GroupCrown Building Group
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Entryways, Driveways, Walkways
Topaz Design GroupTopaz Design Group
Front entry re-do with new front steps & entryway, walkway, driveway (blacktop with paver inlay)
Sears Road
Sears Road
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
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Porch
Windstone PartnersWindstone Partners
The architect had this view of the lake in mind when designing this home.
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Outdoor Structures
Ettore Masonry Inc.Ettore Masonry Inc.
Paver Projects
Paver Projects
Ocean ConstructionOcean Construction
Split-Level Porch Addition
Split-Level Porch Addition
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Outdoor Dining Room
Outdoor Dining Room
Laura Lee HomeLaura Lee Home
Sited in Southwest Florida, this outdoor dining area gets plenty of use. A bench maximizes seating for the youngest diners and the outdoor navy rug anchors the space. A trio of steel pendants makes the outdoor space feel completed while drapery allow the small sitting area off the master bedroom to be closed off for an evening cocktail.
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Our Work
Screens of Kentucky, LLCScreens of Kentucky, LLC
Kensington Makeover
Kensington Makeover
Timberlake Design BuildTimberlake Design Build
Roof Deck
Roof Deck
Christie Architecture LLCChristie Architecture LLC
Decks and porches
Decks and porches
Father & Son ConstructionFather & Son Construction
Front Porch Conversionrailing
Front Porch Conversionrailing
Rise construction servicesRise construction services
This older home got the face lift it deserved. During construction people passing through would stop and compliment how well it turned out. The home owners were ecstatic with the results, and so were we.
Deephaven Nantucket Remodel
Deephaven Nantucket Remodel
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Beautiful addition to the house. Extends from the expansive kitchen where windows (right side of photo) all open up to enjoy the breeze from this beautiful porch! Built in Infrared heaters allow you to take in the cool nights in comfort.
Bozeman Front Porch Re-Design
Bozeman Front Porch Re-Design
Peter Q Brown Innovative DesignPeter Q Brown Innovative Design
This project at 703 South Grand Avenue involves the redesign and rebuilding of the homes crumbling front porch. See the project video here: https://youtu.be/6lIf19XYYvk The scope of work will be to remove the porches existing concrete foundation, concrete slab surface, two sets of concrete steps, and 3 steel roof support columns. Other than replacing the wood shingles to match, the existing roof structure will remain un-touched. The porch roof will be supported with a new concrete foundation wall, Craftsman style columns and a low lap siding railing wall. The siding, color scheme, and trim details will be in character with the existing home. This new porch will be accessed with wood steps from both the front street side and the south driveway side. The new design is primarily focused on matching the character of the existing 2 story home, yet upgrading it visually in a way that is harmonious with this South Bozeman neighborhood’s historic character.
Bozeman Front Entry Renovation
Bozeman Front Entry Renovation
Peter Q Brown Innovative DesignPeter Q Brown Innovative Design
This is a new covered patio addition in a craftsman style that transformed the front of a basic 1950’s era Bozeman home. This project was a 2019 Bozeman Beautification Award of Excellence Winner. To see the VIDEO about this project: https://youtu.be/tgMnxU9HN3E This patio design features heavy wood posts, exposed ceiling joists and structural beams that are visible from the street. The symmetrical composition of stylish light fixtures, siding details, and bench seating gives the front entry of this home an appealing combination of elegance and beauty.
Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights
Spark Gap InteriorsSpark Gap Interiors

Traditional Veranda with Concrete Paving 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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