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All Railing Veranda with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Restoring Grace
Restoring Grace
Design for ChangeDesign for Change
This screened in porch was our new addition to the house. The porch swing was custom made to insure that it was long enough to nap in. Floor and ceiling are made of Fir while the walls are pine.
Lake Geneva Country House
Lake Geneva Country House
Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors LimitedElizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited
Inspiration for a classic back screened wood railing veranda in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Wilton Forever Home
Wilton Forever Home
Colin Healy Design LLCColin Healy Design LLC
The porch step was made from a stone found onsite. The gravel drip trench allowed us to eliminate gutters.
Photo of a large farmhouse side mixed railing veranda in New York with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
CuttingEdge Built LLCCuttingEdge Built LLC
This beautiful new construction craftsman-style home had the typical builder's grade front porch with wood deck board flooring and painted wood steps. Also, there was a large unpainted wood board across the bottom front, and an opening remained that was large enough to be used as a crawl space underneath the porch which quickly became home to unwanted critters. In order to beautify this space, we removed the wood deck boards and installed the proper floor joists. Atop the joists, we also added a permeable paver system. This is very important as this system not only serves as necessary support for the natural stone pavers but would also firmly hold the sand being used as grout between the pavers. In addition, we installed matching brick across the bottom front of the porch to fill in the crawl space and painted the wood board to match hand rails and columns. Next, we replaced the original wood steps by building new concrete steps faced with matching brick and topped with natural stone pavers. Finally, we added new hand rails and cemented the posts on top of the steps for added stability. WOW...not only was the outcome a gorgeous transformation but the front porch overall is now much more sturdy and safe!
Triple Crown Outdoor Living
Triple Crown Outdoor Living
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The 4 exterior additions on the home inclosed a full enclosed screened porch with glass rails, covered front porch, open-air trellis/arbor/pergola over a deck, and completely open fire pit and patio - at the front, side and back yards of the home.
Apex Screen Porch
Apex Screen Porch
Catherine French Design, LLC.Catherine French Design, LLC.
Design ideas for a classic wood railing veranda in Raleigh with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Cindy Apple
Medium sized victorian back wood railing veranda in Seattle with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Newport Home - Outdoor Space
Newport Home - Outdoor Space
AR Homes | NashvilleAR Homes | Nashville
Outdoor space of Newport
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary back wire cable railing veranda in Nashville with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Buchanan River House
Buchanan River House
Searl Lamaster Howe ArchitectsSearl Lamaster Howe Architects
A small porch is tucked between the house's oversized granite chminey and the guest bedroom wing. Skylights bring in light flitered by the tree canopy.
Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Built Better ConstructionBuilt Better Construction
Front Porch Renovation with Bluestone Patio and Beautiful Railings. Designed to be Functional and Low Maintenance with Composite Ceiling, Columns and Railings
The Junction - Front Yard Urban Upgrade
The Junction - Front Yard Urban Upgrade
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Small classic front wood railing veranda in Toronto with natural stone paving.
Screened Porch Addition
Screened Porch Addition
Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLCChristopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC
The owner wanted a screened porch sized to accommodate a dining table for 8 and a large soft seating group centered on an outdoor fireplace. The addition was to harmonize with the entry porch and dining bay addition we completed 1-1/2 years ago. Our solution was to add a pavilion like structure with half round columns applied to structural panels, The panels allow for lateral bracing, screen frame & railing attachment, and space for electrical outlets and fixtures. Photography by Chris Marshall
California Craftsman
California Craftsman
Arnold Brothers Construction, Inc.Arnold Brothers Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a classic front wood railing veranda in Santa Barbara with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Walnut New Construction
Walnut New Construction
Fiorella Design, LLCFiorella Design, LLC
Photo of a large rural front wood railing veranda in San Francisco with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Bogart 2
Bogart 2
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Expansive modern back metal railing veranda in Atlanta with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Built Better ConstructionBuilt Better Construction
Front Porch Renovation with Bluestone Patio and Beautiful Railings. Designed to be Functional and Low Maintenance with Composite Ceiling, Columns and Railings
Front Porch Addition
Front Porch Addition
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Our Princeton architects designed a new porch for this older home creating space for relaxing and entertaining outdoors. New siding and windows upgraded the overall exterior look. Our architects designed the columns and window trim in similar styles to create a cohesive whole. We designed a wide, open entry staircase with lighting and a handrail on one side.
Oak Bluff
Oak Bluff
Parker HomesParker Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front wood railing veranda in Austin with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Front Patio
Front Patio
mb02143mb02143
Extended flagstone walkway to a front yard patio with redwood planter wall, pale planters and mexican beach stone.
Large contemporary front wood railing veranda in Phoenix with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
The Foxridge at Tuscarora
The Foxridge at Tuscarora
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
Luxurious front porch with ample space and hanging swing to enjoy idyllic views of a spacious front yard.
Design ideas for an expansive classic front metal railing veranda in DC Metro with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

All Railing Veranda with Natural Stone Paving 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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