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Traditional Veranda with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Madison Heights Colonial Revival
Madison Heights Colonial Revival
Current DesignedCurrent Designed
The front of the home had been completely bastardized so we lowered the front cover to create an impressive entry with welcoming front porch.
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Bayland Street Residence
Bayland Street Residence
Rogers + Labarthe ArchitectsRogers + Labarthe Architects
Front porch, showing the structural detail, trellis and gutters with rain chains. Photo - FCS Photos
LANAI ADDITION
LANAI ADDITION
Omega Construction and Design, Inc.Omega Construction and Design, Inc.
Greg Riegler
Queen Anne Containers
Queen Anne Containers
UserUser
Examples of Fall and Spring containers designed for a long time client.
Greenwood
Greenwood
Kate Benjamin Photography LLCKate Benjamin Photography LLC
Shot for MainStreet Design Build, Birmingham, MI
Addition A
Addition A
BACK ConstructionBACK Construction
Oak Knoll Drive
Oak Knoll Drive
Built By NewkirkBuilt By Newkirk
Dallas | Avalon | Outdoor Kitchen
Dallas | Avalon | Outdoor Kitchen
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
Part of an addition on the back of the home, this outdoor kitchen space is brand new to a pair of homeowners who love to entertain, cook, and most important to this space - grill. A new covered back porch makes space for an outdoor living area along with a highly functioning kitchen. Cabinets are from NatureKast and are Weatherproof outdoor cabinets. The appliances are mostly from Blaze including a 34" Pro Grill, 30" Griddle, and 42" vent hood. The 30" Warming Drawer under the griddle is from Dacor. The sink is a Blanco Quatrus single-bowl undermount. The other major focal point is the brick work in the outdoor kitchen and entire exterior addition. The original brick from ACME is still made today, but only in 4 of the 6 colors in that palette. We carefully demo'ed brick from the existing exterior wall to utilize on the side to blend into the existing brick, and then used new brick only on the columns and on the back face of the home. The brick screen wall behind the cooking surface was custom laid to create a special cross pattern. This allows for better air flow and lets the evening west sun come into the space.
Traditional Casual Home
Traditional Casual Home
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
Just adding an inviting rug + chair set + plants will allow your guests to feel invited and welcomed with a charming porch.
BoHoHo Holiday Home Tour
BoHoHo Holiday Home Tour
Design Shop InteriorsDesign Shop Interiors
Nicole Dianne
Screened & Wrap-around Porch
Screened & Wrap-around Porch
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The homeowners needed to repair and replace their old porch, which they loved and used all the time. The best solution was to replace the screened porch entirely, and include a wrap-around open air front porch to increase curb appeal while and adding outdoor seating opportunities at the front of the house. The tongue and groove wood ceiling and exposed wood and brick add warmth and coziness for the owners while enjoying the bug-free view of their beautifully landscaped yard.
Cape Fear National Parade of Homes Model
Cape Fear National Parade of Homes Model
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
This front porch was captured by Unique Media and Design.
Porch and Balcony
Porch and Balcony
Honey, Fix It (We Fix What Your Honey Doesn't!)Honey, Fix It (We Fix What Your Honey Doesn't!)
Project planned and managed by Teresa Faria from start to finish to include "change of orders" to handle extreme case of rotting wood affecting outer supports and main joist system to decking.
The "Canemah" at Meriwether
The "Canemah" at Meriwether
Marnella HomesMarnella Homes
Susan Harding with HomeStar Video Tours
A Stone's Throw - Livingston, Montana, USA
A Stone's Throw - Livingston, Montana, USA
DonaldDonald
The cedar swing is the focal point of our front porch. It was made locally by Head, Heart and Hand. It is sublime. Our town is surrounded by mountains and can be very windy. We found that making the swing substantial and using 4 chains (instead of 2) that go all the way to the ceiling reduces interference (that is to say: damage) to the front of the house. Four chains produce a "gliding" effect that I find very pleasing.
Backyard Porch
Backyard Porch
Gary Marsh DesignGary Marsh Design
photo by Jay Graham / Constructed by All Decked Out, Marin County, CA
Barrel vault front entry
Barrel vault front entry
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Front entry with barrel vault ceiling with round columns. Project located in Perkasie, Bucks County, PA.
Covington, LA
Covington, LA
Jenkins Homes, LLCJenkins Homes, LLC
Photos taken by Cathy Carter with Fotosold
Trex Screen Room and Deck with Two Different Colors
Trex Screen Room and Deck with Two Different Colors
Construction Marketing, LLCConstruction Marketing, LLC
Added a screen porch with deck and steps to ground level using Trex Transcend Composite Decking. Trex Black Signature Aluminum Railing around the perimeter. Spiced Rum color in the screen room and Island Mist color on the deck and steps. Gas fire pit is in screen room along with spruce stained ceiling.

Traditional Veranda with Concrete Slabs 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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