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1650 Ruscombe Close, Lorne Park
1650 Ruscombe Close, Lorne Park
Wintrup DevelopmentsWintrup Developments
Mitch Fain of the Print Market
Garage Addition with 3 Season Porch
Garage Addition with 3 Season Porch
Home Restoration Services, Inc.Home Restoration Services, Inc.
BACKGROUND: This family of four quickly outgrew the single car garage behind their house. Scott and Gerri also wanted to take advantage of their large back yard with a west-facing three season porch and new deck. SOLUTION: Interior Features: Floating wood flooring, double-hung windows, Knotty Pine panel and ceiling details. Exterior Features: Full-width Cedar deck, matching stucco, clapboard siding.
Eclectic Porch
Eclectic Porch
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Country Crib
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American bungalow craftsman exterior
American bungalow craftsman exterior
K Architectural Design, LLCK Architectural Design, LLC
Parade of homes craftsman style exterior
Northern Virginia Country Estate
Northern Virginia Country Estate
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
Our client constructed their new home on five wooded acres in Northern Virginia, and they requested our firm to help them design the ultimate backyard retreat complete with custom natural look pool as the main focal point. The pool was designed into an existing hillside, adding natural boulders and multiple waterfalls, raised spa. Next to the spa is a raised natural wood burning fire pit for those cool evenings or just a fun place for the kids to roast marshmallows. The extensive Techo-bloc Inca paver pool deck, a large custom pool house complete with bar, kitchen/grill area, lounge area with 60" flat screen TV, full audio throughout the pool house & pool area with a full bath to complete the pool area. For the back of the house, we included a custom composite waterproof deck with lounge area below, recessed lighting, ceiling fans & small outdoor grille area make this space a great place to hangout. For the man of the house, an avid golfer, a large Southwest synthetic putting green (2000 s.f.) with bunker and tee boxes keeps him on top of his game. A kids playhouse, connecting flagstone walks throughout, extensive non-deer appealing landscaping, outdoor lighting, and full irrigation fulfilled all of the client's design parameters.
Gilchrist Home
Gilchrist Home
Al Jones ArchitectsAl Jones Architects
Eco-Friendly Vacation Home Porch
Eco-Friendly Vacation Home Porch
BBA ArchitectsBBA Architects
© Aaron Gang Photography
Porch and Pool
Porch and Pool
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
Tropical plantation architecture was the inspiration for this hilltop Montecito home. The plan objective was to showcase the owners' furnishings and collections while slowly unveiling the coastline and mountain views. A playful combination of colors and textures capture the spirit of island life and the eclectic tastes of the client.
Front Porch
Front Porch
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
The house was a traditional Foursquare. The heavy Mission-style roof parapet, oppressive dark porch and interior trim along with an unfortunate addition did not foster a cheerful lifestyle. Upon entry, the immediate focus of the Entry Hall was an enclosed staircase which arrested the flow and energy of the home. As you circulated through the rooms of the house it was apparent that there were numerous dead ends. The previous addition did not compliment the house, in function, scale or massing. Based on their knowledge and passion of historical period homes, the client selected Clawson Architects to re-envision the house using historical precedence from surrounding houses in the area and their expert knowledge of period detailing. The exterior and interior, as well as the landscaping of this 100-plus year old house were alterated and renovated, and a small addition was made, to update the house to modern-day living standards. All of this was done to create what is the inherent beauty of Traditional Old House Living. For the whole story, before and after images visit www.clawsonarchitects.com AIA Gold Medal Winner for Interior Architectural Element.
Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
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.
Home on Lake Tuscaloosa
Home on Lake Tuscaloosa
Soorikian ArchitectureSoorikian Architecture
Bluff Plantation
Bluff Plantation
Frederick + Frederick ArchitectsFrederick + Frederick Architects
View from under the house.
Historic New Beaufort
Historic New Beaufort
GO Architectural Design, PLLCGO Architectural Design, PLLC
Ashy Residence
Ashy Residence
Van Alan HomesVan Alan Homes
King Porch and Balustrade
King Porch and Balustrade
Salmon Built LLCSalmon Built LLC
The Shephard
The Shephard
Interior Marketing GroupInterior Marketing Group
Handyman Matters Does it All - A Collection of Completed Work
Handyman Matters Does it All - A Collection of Completed Work
Handyman Matters - Northeast ColumbusHandyman Matters - Northeast Columbus

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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02 - Traditional Acadian Southern Porch
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