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The Markham Plan 1299
The Markham Plan 1299
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
Multiple gables and arches create an attractive exterior for this family-friendly house plan. The Markham makes efficient use of space with garage storage, a full pantry, and a spacious utility room just off the three-car garage. Each bedroom in this house plan has a walk-in closet and decorative ceiling treatments, and the master bedroom includes a sitting area and access to the back porch. The house plan has a screen porch off the dining room which features an inviting fireplace for year-round enjoyment.
Premium Patio Enclosures, Retractable Screens & Doors
Premium Patio Enclosures, Retractable Screens & Doors
Phantom ScreensPhantom Screens
New Construction 5743 Southwestern Devonshire
New Construction 5743 Southwestern Devonshire
The LeLash Group/Dave Perry-Miller Real EstateThe LeLash Group/Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Shoot to Sell
Inca Trail Double Butterfly
Inca Trail Double Butterfly
Moderne BuildersModerne Builders
Harris
Harris
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© www.laurendevon.com
Outdoor Living - Groton MA
Outdoor Living - Groton MA
Babin LandscapingBabin Landscaping
Screened Porch designed and built by Chris Parent; Gas fireplace, stone veneer, bluestone patio with outdoor fire pit, granite steps designed and built by Babin Landscaping.
Shady River
Shady River
Zac Seewald PhotographyZac Seewald Photography
Zac Seewald - Photographer of Architecture and Design
Zielinski Outdoor Living
Zielinski Outdoor Living
Wood Wise Design & RemodelingWood Wise Design & Remodeling
Stuart Jones Photography
Dallas, TX: Mark & Priscilla Rieves
Dallas, TX: Mark & Priscilla Rieves
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Lake Chatuge Fishing Lodge
Lake Chatuge Fishing Lodge
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
Main Streets and Back Roads
Main Streets and Back Roads
Windhill BuildersWindhill Builders
Main Streets and Back Roads... The homeowners fell in love with this spectacular Lynnfield, MA Colonial farmhouse, complete with iconic New England style timber frame barn, grand outdoor fireplaced living space and in-ground pool. They bought the prestigious location with the desire to bring the home’s character back to life and at the same time, reconfigure the layout, expand the living space and increase the number of rooms to accommodate their needs as a family. Notice the reclaimed wood floors, hand hewn beams and hand crafted/hand planed cabinetry, all country living at its finest only 17 miles North of Boston. Photo by Eric Roth
Lake Residence
Lake Residence
Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris HomeLinda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
Rachael Boling Photography
Beverly
Beverly
Robert Elliott Custom HomesRobert Elliott Custom Homes
Situated on one of the most prestigious streets in the distinguished neighborhood of Highland Park, 3517 Beverly is a transitional residence built by Robert Elliott Custom Homes. Designed by notable architect David Stocker of Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro, the 3-story, 5-bedroom and 6-bathroom residence is characterized by ample living space and signature high-end finishes. An expansive driveway on the oversized lot leads to an entrance with a courtyard fountain and glass pane front doors. The first floor features two living areas — each with its own fireplace and exposed wood beams — with one adjacent to a bar area. The kitchen is a convenient and elegant entertaining space with large marble countertops, a waterfall island and dual sinks. Beautifully tiled bathrooms are found throughout the home and have soaking tubs and walk-in showers. On the second floor, light filters through oversized windows into the bedrooms and bathrooms, and on the third floor, there is additional space for a sizable game room. There is an extensive outdoor living area, accessed via sliding glass doors from the living room, that opens to a patio with cedar ceilings and a fireplace.
Garden Design in Dulwich Village 2
Garden Design in Dulwich Village 2
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Kate Eyre Garden Design
Gibson/Kramer Residence
Gibson/Kramer Residence
Cole Design Studio, Inc.Cole Design Studio, Inc.
Timber Framed Screened Porch
Timber Framed Screened Porch
Studio One-Off Architecture & DesignStudio One-Off Architecture & Design
Constructed of reclaimed Douglas fir timber. Translucent roof. Photo: Tom Currier
Glenelg,MD Covered Porch
Glenelg,MD Covered Porch
McWhorter ConstructionMcWhorter Construction
wrap around balcony
wrap around balcony
Jones Pierce StudiosJones Pierce Studios
The porch construction utilizes heavy timber post and beams with decorative cut rafter tails. The client had a great idea to provide an extra wide drink rail for 5:00 cocktail sunset and golf viewing.
Rustic Porch
Rustic Porch
Brentwood New Construction
Brentwood New Construction
CDP Architecture, LLCCDP Architecture, LLC

Veranda with a Vegetable Patch and a Fire Feature 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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