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Eclectic Veranda with an Outdoor Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Northern Virginia Country Estate
Northern Virginia Country Estate
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
Our client constructed their new home on five wooded acres in Northern Virginia, and they requested our firm to help them design the ultimate backyard retreat complete with custom natural look pool as the main focal point. The pool was designed into an existing hillside, adding natural boulders and multiple waterfalls, raised spa. Next to the spa is a raised natural wood burning fire pit for those cool evenings or just a fun place for the kids to roast marshmallows. The extensive Techo-bloc Inca paver pool deck, a large custom pool house complete with bar, kitchen/grill area, lounge area with 60" flat screen TV, full audio throughout the pool house & pool area with a full bath to complete the pool area. For the back of the house, we included a custom composite waterproof deck with lounge area below, recessed lighting, ceiling fans & small outdoor grille area make this space a great place to hangout. For the man of the house, an avid golfer, a large Southwest synthetic putting green (2000 s.f.) with bunker and tee boxes keeps him on top of his game. A kids playhouse, connecting flagstone walks throughout, extensive non-deer appealing landscaping, outdoor lighting, and full irrigation fulfilled all of the client's design parameters.
Brykerwoods Pool Pavilion
Brykerwoods Pool Pavilion
newhaven residential designnewhaven residential design
Clients wanted a pool pavilion that could be enjoyed concurrently with swimming, eating and enjoying the back yard of this Spring Woods home in the greater Houston area.
Austin Outdoor Living on the Banks of Lake Travis and the Colorado River
Austin Outdoor Living on the Banks of Lake Travis and the Colorado River
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
For the ceiling of the patio cover and deck/porch cover, we used Synergy Wood’s beautiful prefinished pine. Synergy Wood is a favorite of ours, and we have used it on many ceilings under porch covers and patio covers. We used stained cedar for the privacy walls and the posts supporting the new deck.
Miradero on Lake Hartwell
Miradero on Lake Hartwell
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Rooftop Kitchen
Large eclectic wire cable railing veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
house in venice porch design
house in venice porch design
FIDELITY Builders and DesignFIDELITY Builders and Design
Joana Morrison
This is an example of a large eclectic front veranda in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Eclectic Transitional Home on Acreage
Eclectic Transitional Home on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
This is an example of a large bohemian back veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
A Grandeur Expansion
A Grandeur Expansion
R+R DesignR+R Design
The covered Terrace acts as an Outdoor Living area with a barrel vaulted ceiling complimenting the stone arch. The archway was sized to still allow good lighting into the Great Room while providing protection from the elements.
Twig Porch
Twig Porch
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Design ideas for an expansive bohemian back veranda in Boston with an outdoor kitchen and natural stone paving.
Palm beach house
Palm beach house
BeachwoodBeachwood
Michael Simmons
Photo of an eclectic veranda in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen and tiled flooring.
Rustic Modern Boathouse
Rustic Modern Boathouse
Tovey-Perry Co.Tovey-Perry Co.
photos by: Tony Vasquez
This is an example of a large bohemian back veranda in Indianapolis with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Covered Patio Addition In Fate TX
Covered Patio Addition In Fate TX
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
We started this outdoor living combination space transformation by building out from the existing walkout nook. We meticulously constructed a stunning 16-foot by 15-foot attached Gable Roof patio cover with a Cedar TV Wall. The new stain and stamp patio was created using the Ashler Slate stamp with a 12-inch border for precise definition of the space and architectural detail. Our design team chose to use chopped stone on the bar area and we installed a conveniently sized refrigerator to make grabbing a cool drink effortless, without ever stepping back indoors. The redesign transformation also features grey Lueders stone tops with multi-color chopped stone. Lueders is a favorite of our design team, as it is a consistently tried and true Texas limestone, sawn on top as well as on the bottom.
house in venice porch
house in venice porch
FIDELITY Builders and DesignFIDELITY Builders and Design
Joana Morrison
Photo of a large bohemian front veranda in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Brykerwoods Pool Pavilion
Brykerwoods Pool Pavilion
newhaven residential designnewhaven residential design
With a detached garage already in place, this design was to stand alone both structurally and aesthetically, but at the same time, reflect the style and details of the existing home.
1510 Chelsea Bay - Granbury, TX - Couto Custom Home
1510 Chelsea Bay - Granbury, TX - Couto Custom Home
Couto HomesCouto Homes
Matrix Photography
This is an example of an expansive eclectic back veranda in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living Makeover in Southwest Austin, TX
Outdoor Living Makeover in Southwest Austin, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
Our design for this project was multi-faceted and consisted of a large screened room with a new patio and outdoor kitchen area. You could say those were the main attractions. In addition, several amenities filled out the homeowners’ dream outdoor space, making it complete. These included a planter integrated into the concrete patio, a custom trellis on the patio, and a privacy wall at the end of the patio.
This Churubusco, IN, outdoor living combination is a dream come true!
This Churubusco, IN, outdoor living combination is a dream come true!
Archadeck Fort WayneArchadeck Fort Wayne
As you can see from these positively stunning and cutting edge pictures taken by a drone, this outdoor living space includes a two level deck with contours and an integrated fire pit, a screened porch, an outdoor kitchen and paver patio. In addition, a set of stairs were added to the opposite side of the deck from the screened porch to access the backyard as well as the area where the homeowners are adding an in ground pool. This new outdoor living multi-complex will also enhance poolside enjoyment.
Miradero on Lake Hartwell
Miradero on Lake Hartwell
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Rooftop Lounging Area
Inspiration for a large bohemian wire cable railing veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
New Orleans WoodworkingNew Orleans Woodworking
Mandy Conger
Medium sized eclectic back veranda in New Orleans with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Brykerwoods Pool Pavilion
Brykerwoods Pool Pavilion
newhaven residential designnewhaven residential design
A planned gap between structures allows jasmine to climb a trellis against the garage wall, providing a cool backdrop to this setting.
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic back veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Private Residence No.1
Private Residence No.1
Penner & Associates ArchitectsPenner & Associates Architects
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian back veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Eclectic Veranda with an Outdoor Kitchen Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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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