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Fort Mill SC Outdoor Living Combination Space Design
Fort Mill SC Outdoor Living Combination Space Design
Deck Plus, LLC - Outdoor AdditionsDeck Plus, LLC - Outdoor Additions
This outdoor living combination design by Deck Plus has it all. We designed and built this 3-season room using the Eze Breeze system, it contains an integrated corner fireplace and tons of custom features. Outside, we built a spacious side deck that descends into a custom patio with a fire pit and seating wall.
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
We used stained cedar for the privacy walls and the posts supporting the new deck.
Design ideas for an expansive bohemian back veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Covered Porch in Lakeway, TX
Covered Porch in Lakeway, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
This covered porch is spacious enough for a large dining table and chairs as well as another grouping of chairs in front of the hearth. For the porch ceiling, we used Synergywood, a beautiful, rich, prefinished wood ceiling. We installed 8 can lights in the ceiling and 3 ceiling fans, given the size of the space. We also ran all the electric required so the homeowners can install their hot tub behind the fireplace in the near future.
Uniontown, OH, Combination Deck and 3-Season Room
Uniontown, OH, Combination Deck and 3-Season Room
Archadeck of Akron OHArchadeck of Akron OH
Windows under the gable roof allow extra light into the area, as do the amazing lead glass doors on each side leading out to the deck. With a ceiling fan and recessed can lighting, the homeowners have brought their indoor comforts outdoors.
The Jasper Hill #5020: Screened Porch
The Jasper Hill #5020: Screened Porch
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
Outdoor living spaces abound with covered and screened porches and patios to take in amazing lakefront views. Enjoy outdoor meals in this octagonal screened porch just off the dining room on the main level.
The Jasper Hill #5020: Covered Porch
The Jasper Hill #5020: Covered Porch
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
Outdoor living spaces abound with covered and screened porches and patios to take in amazing lakefront views. Entertaining is easy on this sprawling covered porch on the main level.
Fort Mill SC Outdoor Living Combination Space Design
Fort Mill SC Outdoor Living Combination Space Design
Deck Plus, LLC - Outdoor AdditionsDeck Plus, LLC - Outdoor Additions
This outdoor living combination design by Deck Plus has it all. We designed and built this 3-season room using the Eze Breeze system, it contains an integrated corner fireplace and tons of custom features. Outside, we built a spacious side deck that descends into a custom patio with a fire pit and seating wall.
Fort Mill SC Outdoor Living Combination Space Design
Fort Mill SC Outdoor Living Combination Space Design
Deck Plus, LLC - Outdoor AdditionsDeck Plus, LLC - Outdoor Additions
This outdoor living combination design by Deck Plus has it all. We designed and built this 3-season room using the Eze Breeze system, it contains an integrated corner fireplace and tons of custom features. Outside, we built a spacious side deck that descends into a custom patio with a fire pit and seating wall.
Bellawood Project
Bellawood Project
Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLCHermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC
Designer: Terri Sears Photography: Melissa Mills
Inspiration for an expansive eclectic front veranda in Nashville with a potted garden, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
At the other end of the pergola, we built new stone columns around the pergola’s support posts. Those columns flank the new rectangular gas-burning fire pit we built for this space. Instead of building the columns and stone fire pit on the existing concrete patio, we built this structure OFF the patio. We peeled back the AstroTurf next to the patio and placed the new stone structure here to avoid losing usable patio space.
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
We tied the new deck/porch cover into the roofline of the home. The new deck begins at the edge of the patio, giving the homeowners a deck and patio combination for multiple uses.
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.
Covered Porch in Lakeway, TX
Covered Porch in Lakeway, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
This covered porch is spacious enough for a large dining table and chairs as well as another grouping of chairs in front of the hearth. For the porch ceiling, we used Synergywood, a beautiful, rich, prefinished wood ceiling. We installed 8 can lights in the ceiling and 3 ceiling fans, given the size of the space. We also ran all the electric required so the homeowners can install their hot tub behind the fireplace in the near future.
Twig Porch
Twig Porch
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Photo of an expansive bohemian back screened veranda in Boston with natural stone paving.
Door County Single Family Homes
Door County Single Family Homes
New Cottage Homes, LLCNew Cottage Homes, LLC
Inspiration for an expansive eclectic back veranda in Milwaukee with concrete paving and a pergola.
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
Breaking news! Archadeck of Austin just learned that we won an Archadeck Design Excellence Award for this project.
Photo of an expansive bohemian back veranda in Austin with a fire feature and a pergola.
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
The cedar pergola we designed for this space fulfills the functions our clients desired—and more. The family now has reliable shade over the hot tub along with breezes-on-demand over the seating area. More than that, the scale of this pergola makes a statement. It adds depth and dimension to this outdoor living area, and the message it communicates is this: “Here. This is where you want to be. Right here.”
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
We tied the new deck/porch cover into the roofline of the home. The new deck begins at the edge of the patio, giving the homeowners a deck and patio combination for multiple uses.
Covered Porch in Lakeway, TX
Covered Porch in Lakeway, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
We designed this covered porch with the outdoor kitchen at one end and the outdoor fireplace at the other end. The wood-burning fireplace has room for a large-screen TV over the mantel. We designed the fireplace with firewood boxes to hold plenty of wood on either side of the hearth. The outdoor kitchen is U-shaped and contains a built-in area to house the homeowners’ Traeger smoker/grill.
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
We tied the new deck/porch cover into the roofline of the home. The new deck begins at the edge of the patio, giving the homeowners a deck and patio combination for multiple uses.

Expansive Eclectic Veranda 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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