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Oak Brook | Shingle Style Home
Oak Brook | Shingle Style Home
kbh architects, ltd.kbh architects, ltd.
Located in a very prominent spot, this home has become a neighborhood favorite, prompting many spontaneous visitors! Though designed on a challenging site, this home provides everything on the owners’ wish list: a charming shingle-style exterior, a wide front porch, a light-filled sunroom, an exterior fireplace for enjoying poolside, and even an additional detached garage for the car collection. The plan combines the best elements of a classic home with modern amenities.
Charmant Hotel - Three side by side black framed folding lateral arm awnings
Charmant Hotel - Three side by side black framed folding lateral arm awnings
RetractableAwnings.com Inc.RetractableAwnings.com Inc.
The Charmant Hotel management (per the Architect) wanted to replace umbrellas (which had become a problem with wind) with folding lateral arm retractable awnings to increase the seating area and use the patio without worrying about weather conditions such as light rain. The existing umbrellas did not provide sufficient shade coverage or light rain protection due to the space created by using umbrellas.
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Jim Boles Custom HomesJim Boles Custom Homes
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Front Porch With Fire Pit
Front Porch With Fire Pit
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
This cozy front yard fire pit is a perfect blend of inviting and private. We added custom black planters to add privacy, and we planted a mix of shrubbery and white flowers to add greenery without taking away from the modern vibe.
Rustic-Contemporary Poolside Porch
Rustic-Contemporary Poolside Porch
Brad Dassler-Bethel . ArchitectBrad Dassler-Bethel . Architect
A covered porch addition creates a peaceful and harmonious outdoor living area. The artisan-crafted timberwork frames the views overlooking the pool terrace and lawn. It engages the interior spaces by bringing the beauty of the outdoors in. I was the project architect for this addition while working at Kenneth Lynch & Associates. Photo credit: Brad Dassler-Bethel
La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita
Bayon GardensBayon Gardens
Bayon Gardens landscape design and construction. Landscape Designer Sean Dowling show cases another set of fantastic design ideas. Also a Registered Builder, the skilful construction team by his side brings the design to life with the finest of detail. In this project we show case the use of a custom concrete bench for the use of a wood fire pizza oven. Photography by Tim Turner .
Cortez Road, Arcadia, CA
Cortez Road, Arcadia, CA
Tipping Custom HomesTipping Custom Homes
Private Residence - Coastal Georgia
Private Residence - Coastal Georgia
Stewart Brannen MillworkStewart Brannen Millwork
Bob O Link Dr Kitchen and Screened Patio Remodel - Lakewood, Dallas, TX
Bob O Link Dr Kitchen and Screened Patio Remodel - Lakewood, Dallas, TX
McDougal ClouseMcDougal Clouse
Shoot 2 Sell
The Lincoln Homeplan
The Lincoln Homeplan
Blue Heron Signature HomesBlue Heron Signature Homes
Photo: M. Eric Honeycutt
Winhurst - Low Country Lakefront
Winhurst - Low Country Lakefront
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Inspired by the East Coast’s 19th-century Shingle Style homes, this updated waterfront residence boasts a friendly front porch as well as a dramatic, gabled roofline. Oval windows add nautical flair while a weathervane-topped cupola and carriage-style garage doors add character. Inside, an expansive first floor great room opens to a large kitchen and pergola-covered porch. The main level also features a dining room, master bedroom, home management center, mud room and den; the upstairs includes four family bedrooms and a large bonus room.
Tever Plant City, FL
Tever Plant City, FL
Dynamic Property Services, Inc.Dynamic Property Services, Inc.
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
Serenity on Plymouth Creek
Serenity on Plymouth Creek
Pillar HomesPillar Homes
Landmark Photography
Lovelette Porch Addition
Lovelette Porch Addition
Rudy Polwin ArchitectsRudy Polwin Architects
Leberman Lane
Leberman Lane
Sanders ArchitectureSanders Architecture
Merrick Ales
Decks and porches
Decks and porches
Father & Son ConstructionFather & Son Construction
Stacy- 1970's Ranch
Stacy- 1970's Ranch
Bay Street BungalowsBay Street Bungalows
Oasis Photography
Charlottesville Screen Porch
Charlottesville Screen Porch
Sun StructuresSun Structures

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.
Front Porch & Gate Painting
Front Porch & Gate Painting
4 Seasons Painting & Landscaping4 Seasons Painting & Landscaping
We updated this front porch with a new coat of paint to match the siding of the house, and also gave a fresh coat of paint to their wrought iron fence.
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