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Preserve Residence
Preserve Residence
JBP ArchitectsJBP Architects
Photography Copyright Blake Thompson Photography
Oakridge
Oakridge
Riverstone Construction and Home ImprovementRiverstone Construction and Home Improvement
Replaced handrails and columns with heavy rails and spindles with tapered columns. Installed tongue and groove exterior hardwood flooring stained and polyurethaned. Siding and repaired to original.
Renovated Ranch--The Trellis/Deck
Renovated Ranch--The Trellis/Deck
Morse Custom Homes and RemodelingMorse Custom Homes and Remodeling
Matching the exterior of the home and really maintaining that California ranch-style feel, Morse Custom Homes & Remodeling provided the homeowners with a redwood partially covered and partial trellis covered deck for that much needed shade and outdoor living during the 100+ degree summers in Davis, CA.
Rebuild Deck with Added Pergola
Rebuild Deck with Added Pergola
AZP CompanyAZP Company
Pergola Rafters during Installation.
Low Country Lake House
Low Country Lake House
Southeast Studios Inc.Southeast Studios Inc.
View of covered porch from rear deck.
Porch Detail
Porch Detail
Richard Bubnowski Design LLCRichard Bubnowski Design LLC
Contemporary house retreat
Contemporary house retreat
BINYAN architecture studioBINYAN architecture studio
East Cobb Dramatic Backyard Makeover
East Cobb Dramatic Backyard Makeover
Atlanta Curb AppealAtlanta Curb Appeal
Underdecking porch. Atlanta Curb Appeal also added some visual panache by dressing up the columns, screen frames, and posts with cedar. Cedar is truly a gorgeous choice for decks. Wood stains were also applied to increase durability and to add color. It’s fun to have options! The flooring that was chosen for this new East Cobb deck and porch was also cedar. While most people choose pressure-treated pine in the South for savings, the cedar is a beautiful wood that allows the deck to smell and look fabulous! It’s worth it if it’s in the budget!
Norton Commons: Monkshood Dr
Norton Commons: Monkshood Dr
Bentley Construction LLCBentley Construction LLC
Taylor: Bonus room porch
Taylor: Bonus room porch
JL Designs of Hilton Head Island, IncJL Designs of Hilton Head Island, Inc
Wombat House
Wombat House
Richard Cole ArchitectureRichard Cole Architecture
A new house in Wombat, near Young in regional NSW, utilises a simple linear plan to respond to the site. Facing due north and using a palette of robust, economical materials, the building is carefully assembled to accommodate a young family. Modest in size and budget, this building celebrates its place and the horizontality of the landscape.
Santa Fe Farmhouse
Santa Fe Farmhouse
newhaven residential designnewhaven residential design
The dining deck has a view across the pond and to the sunset (which is also toward the road). A wood deck has been inlaid flush with the concrete perimeter beam at the dining deck, which keeps the area considerably cooler even with the afternoon sun. Brick paver steps from the driveway come to the kitchen door, fondly known as the Good Neighbor Door.
Addition - Porch for a Greek Revival
Addition - Porch for a Greek Revival
Sunny Brook BuildersSunny Brook Builders
James Island Home Remodel
James Island Home Remodel
Alpha Home Design & Consulting LLCAlpha Home Design & Consulting LLC
Annex Duplex
Annex Duplex
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Wombat House
Wombat House
Richard Cole ArchitectureRichard Cole Architecture
A new house in Wombat, near Young in regional NSW, utilises a simple linear plan to respond to the site. Facing due north and using a palette of robust, economical materials, the building is carefully assembled to accommodate a young family. Modest in size and budget, this building celebrates its place and the horizontality of the landscape.
Decks & Porches
Decks & Porches
S & A ConstructionS & A Construction
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
MBC Building & Remodeling, LLCMBC Building & Remodeling, LLC
DURING MBC: The ceiling fans are in and the steps are complete.
Clintonville Kitchen, half bath, and porch
Clintonville Kitchen, half bath, and porch
J.S. Brown & Co.J.S. Brown & Co.
Rebuild of existing porch to correct leaks and replace rotted wood with low maintenance materials.
House Renovation
House Renovation
Al Contracting LCAl Contracting LC
Covered patio

Veranda with with Columns and Decking 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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