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Screen Porch
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Richland Screened Porch
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Shanaman Outdoor Living
Shanaman Outdoor Living
Tim Disalvo & Co.Tim Disalvo & Co.
This porch is the perfect place to just sit and relax on a nice cool spring day. Or to sit by the fire with a good book on a cool winter day. Either way, it is the perfect place to sit back and relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Sugar Creek Boat House
Sugar Creek Boat House
Williams Partnership: ArchitectureWilliams Partnership: Architecture
boat house, screened porch, and fish cleaning station on a private farm lake photo by Williams Partnership: Architecture
Lakehouse at Millican Reserve
Lakehouse at Millican Reserve
PACT Design Studio, LLCPACT Design Studio, LLC
Photo: Marcel Erminy
Custom Home 8
Custom Home 8
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
Bedford Hills, NY
Bedford Hills, NY
ROK CONSTRUCTION INC.ROK CONSTRUCTION INC.
Panorama Dr. Porch - Richmond, VA
Panorama Dr. Porch - Richmond, VA
QPH Photo, LLCQPH Photo, LLC
Hillside Manor
Hillside Manor
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
Up on a Hillside, stands a strong and handsome home with many facets and gables. Built to withstand the test of time, the exquisite stone and stylish shakes siding surrounds the exterior and protects the beauty within. The distinguished front door entry with side lights and a transom window stands tall and opens up to high coffered ceilings, a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, stunning glass doors & windows, custom built-ins and an open concept floor plan. The expansive kitchen is graced with a striking leathered granite island, butlers pantry, stainless-steel appliances, fine cabinetry and dining area. Just off the kitchen is an inviting sunroom with a stone fire place and a fantastic EZE Breeze Window System. There is a custom drop-zone built by our team of master carpenters that offers a beautiful point of interest as well as functionality. En suite bathrooms add a sense of luxury to guest bedrooms. The master bedroom has a private sunroom perfect for curling up and reading a book. The luxurious Master Bath exudes tranquility with a large garden tub, custom tile shower, barrel vault ceiling and his & hers granite vanities. The extensively landscaped back yard features tiered rock walls, two gorgeous water features and several spacious outdoor living areas perfect for entertaining friends and enjoying the four seasons of North Carolina.
Eskuri Residence The Cliffs Keowee Springs
Eskuri Residence The Cliffs Keowee Springs
Hillcrest Homes of Keowee Inc.Hillcrest Homes of Keowee Inc.
Aaron
Secured Custom Steel Framed Gates with Slab Accent Garden Wall
Secured Custom Steel Framed Gates with Slab Accent Garden Wall
Fusion Metal DesignsFusion Metal Designs
This decorative garden panel was custom fabricated with a steel frame and wood inlay. A flower bed and tree surround were added allowing space for spring colors and herbs. Western Red Cedar was sealed and stained with a rich color to compliment the Satin Black powder coated frame. Designed with the future in mind, the wood can be easily removed by one of our skilled installers if there's any need for refinishing, restyling, or through access.
Planters & WIndow Boxes
Planters & WIndow Boxes
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
Planters & WIndow Boxes
Planters & WIndow Boxes
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
95 Jackstay Court
95 Jackstay Court
McDonald Architects, LLCMcDonald Architects, LLC
Front porch of shingle style home built in a maritime forest on Kiawah Island, outside of Charleston, South Carolina. Image by Chris & Cami Photography.
Villa Parco San Bartolo Pesaro
Villa Parco San Bartolo Pesaro
Gianluca ColagrossiGianluca Colagrossi
Country Living Outdoor Porch Space
Country Living Outdoor Porch Space
Allison Ramsey ArchitectsAllison Ramsey Architects
Charlevoix Fish Art Cottage
Charlevoix Fish Art Cottage
Birchwood Construction CompanyBirchwood Construction Company
Birchwood Construction had the pleasure of working with Jonathan Lee Architects to revitalize this beautiful waterfront cottage. Located in the historic Belvedere Club community, the home's exterior design pays homage to its original 1800s grand Southern style. To honor the iconic look of this era, Birchwood craftsmen cut and shaped custom rafter tails and an elegant, custom-made, screen door. The home is framed by a wraparound front porch providing incomparable Lake Charlevoix views. The interior is embellished with unique flat matte-finished countertops in the kitchen. The raw look complements and contrasts with the high gloss grey tile backsplash. Custom wood paneling captures the cottage feel throughout the rest of the home. McCaffery Painting and Decorating provided the finishing touches by giving the remodeled rooms a fresh coat of paint. Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

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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