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Private Residence
Equilibrium Interior Design IncEquilibrium Interior Design Inc
Deep blue Bisazza mosaic lines a lap pool with infinity edge that wraps around the home and terminates into a swimming pool with a tanning ledge. This tanning ledge, sometimes called sun shelf, offers a shallow area great for lounging and tanning in the water. Extensive pool deck, along with covered barbeque and dining area and covered seating space, and large sliding door panels open up the interior and outdoor spaces to one another and facilitate smooth/natural flow of the entertaining guests inside and out. Exterior surfaces combine exotic Brazilian ipe wood and vein-cut limestone creating dramatic contrast on the multi-faceted façade. Ipe is one of the densest hardwoods available, three times harder then cedar and is a great choice for exterior cladding on homes in tropical Florida climate. Photography: Craig Denis
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Housing First MinnesotaHousing First Minnesota
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Contemporary Farmhouse
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Shipwright Street Screened Porch
Shipwright Street Screened Porch
Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
Photography: Jason Stemple
Outdoor Living Inspirations
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Quarziti 2.0 is a stone-effect ceramic collection for flooring and covering solutions characterised by a shading effect that recreates the authentic diversity of natural elements. A variety of modular, single-sized shapes gives you absolute freedom to install the material in the composition of your choice. The two natural surfaces used - R10 and R12 - also allow you to perfectly coordinate indoor and outdoor areas.
Prairie Village, Open Light, Screened Porch
Prairie Village, Open Light, Screened Porch
Meridian Construction Corp.Meridian Construction Corp.
Crystal River Outdoor Kitchen
Crystal River Outdoor Kitchen
Hyde Park RenovationsHyde Park Renovations
On this project, we were hired to completely renovate an outdated and not functional outdoor space for our clients. To do this, we transformed a tiki hut style outdoor bar area into a full, contemporary outdoor kitchen and living area. A few interesting components of this were being able to utilize the existing structure while bringing in great features. Now our clients have an outdoor kitchen and living area which fits their lifestyle perfectly and which they are proud to show off when hosting. Project Focus Photography
Vaulted Front Porch Design Ideas
Vaulted Front Porch Design Ideas
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
Brick steps lead to the dark brown painted front door, with vaulted porch ceiling above. See the craftsman details and woodwork on the porch columns and headers.
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TimberTech Legacy Collection in Tigerwood
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TimberTech® decking in Tigerwood from the Legacy Collection.
Madison Heights Colonial Revival
Madison Heights Colonial Revival
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The front of the home had been completely bastardized so we lowered the front cover to create an impressive entry with welcoming front porch.
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Omega Construction and Design, Inc.Omega Construction and Design, Inc.
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Skyline Home
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Andrea Swan - Swan ArchitectureAndrea Swan - Swan Architecture
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Gable Roof Porticos
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Maple Cottage by the Sea
Maple Cottage by the Sea
OLSON LEWIS + ArchitectsOLSON LEWIS + Architects
Eric Roth
Stone Porch Project
Stone Porch Project
Tovey-Perry Co.Tovey-Perry Co.
Photo by Tony Vasquez
Aluminum and Glass Porch Railings - 121
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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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