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Leigh Ave Two-family
Leigh Ave Two-family
Marina Rubina, ArchitectMarina Rubina, Architect
Front porch
809 12th Street
809 12th Street
Coastal Homes and SunroomsCoastal Homes and Sunrooms
Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Kowalske Kitchen & BathKowalske Kitchen & Bath
Grant Park: Front Porch
Grant Park: Front Porch
Heidi Reis / Abode Agency LLCHeidi Reis / Abode Agency LLC
This porch, located in Grant Park, had been the same for many years with typical rocking chairs and a couch. The client wanted to make it feel more like an outdoor room and add much needed storage for gardening tools, an outdoor dining option, and a better flow for seating and conversation. My thought was to add plants to provide a more cozy feel, along with the rugs, which are made from recycled plastic and easy to clean. To add curtains on the north and south sides of the porch; this reduces rain entry, wind exposure, and adds privacy. This renovation was designed by Heidi Reis of Abode Agency LLC who serves clients in Atlanta including but not limited to Intown neighborhoods such as: Grant Park, Inman Park, Midtown, Kirkwood, Candler Park, Lindberg area, Martin Manor, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Decatur, and Avondale Estates. For more information on working with Heidi Reis, click here: https://www.AbodeAgency.Net/
05 - Arlington Historic Porch
05 - Arlington Historic Porch
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Benjamin Hill Photography
Hamilton House
Hamilton House
Sonya Lee Architect llcSonya Lee Architect llc
Split Level Entry
Split Level Entry
Homan Inc.Homan Inc.
Entry addition 8'0" X 10'0" with covered porch. Segmented arched window above entry door and window sidelights. Metal siding matched to the existing siding. Steel rain gutters with rain chains. Treated wood deck and stairs with metal balusters.
Front Porch Addition
Front Porch Addition
Courtney Lowry ArchitectCourtney Lowry Architect
Cape Cod Retreat
Cape Cod Retreat
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
2022 Projects
2022 Projects
Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.
Old wood porch materials were removed and replaced with composite materials, the handrails were completely rebuilt and a dated decoration on the railings was removed to update the front of the house.
Front Porch
Front Porch
GMF+ASSOCIATES architectsGMF+ASSOCIATES architects
This cozy coastal cottage plan provides a guest suite for weekend vacation rentals on the second floor of this little house. The guest suite has a private stair from the driveway to a rear entrance balcony. The two-story front porch looks onto a park that is adjacent to a marina village. It does a very profitable airbnb business in the Cape Charles resort community. The plans for this house design are available online at downhomeplans.com
Front Porch
Front Porch
Richard Bubnowski Design LLCRichard Bubnowski Design LLC
Front Porch Detail
A Captivating Cape Cod Transformation
A Captivating Cape Cod Transformation
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Tongue and groove Douglas fir adds the perfect touch to the ceiling of this front porch addition.Design and Build by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Sean Carter, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Cabana Cottage- Florida Cracker inspired kitchenette and bath house, separated by a dog-trot
Zeus Park - Front Porch
Zeus Park - Front Porch
Vogl ArchitectsVogl Architects
Interior Painting
Interior Painting
360 Painting of St. Louis County360 Painting of St. Louis County
Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns
Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Big bunches of only five items creates a strong winter display on this Craftsman front porch. Primary pieces are curly willow, Magnolia leaves, silver dollar and mixed greens.
Venice Beach Oasis
Venice Beach Oasis
Spatial Affairs BureauSpatial Affairs Bureau
Porch of original Craftsman house with new windows to match new build material combinations. Garden ahead.
NOËL 2020
NOËL 2020
RénoDéco etc.RénoDéco etc.
Designer Lyne Brunet
Front Porch Renovation
Front Porch Renovation
RiverwoodRiverwood
Here we are getting the house painted and the new custom built entry door!

Wood Railing Front 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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