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Veranda with an Outdoor Kitchen and Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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River Crossing
River Crossing
Parker HomesParker Homes
This is an example of a large classic back metal railing veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
2020 Showcase Home - Hidden Springs, Fredericksburg, TX
2020 Showcase Home - Hidden Springs, Fredericksburg, TX
White Construction CompanyWhite Construction Company
Spacious outdoor living area equipped with gas grill, undermount sink and built in storage with slip proof epoxy porch.
Inspiration for a large country back veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Patio drop screen enclosure
Patio drop screen enclosure
Pike Awning CompanyPike Awning Company
Stainless steel cable guided vertical drop screens help enclose an outdoor seating area
This is an example of a classic back veranda in Portland with an outdoor kitchen and concrete slabs.
Craftsman with a Modern Twist
Craftsman with a Modern Twist
McKinney Homes LLCMcKinney Homes LLC
David White
Photo of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Austin 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
The new screened room features a gable roof, a closed-rafter interior with beadboard ceiling, and skylights. The skylights in the screened room will keep the adjacent room from becoming too dark. That’s always a consideration when you add a screened or covered porch. The next room inside the home suddenly gets less light than it had before, so skylights are a welcome solution. Designing a gable roof for the screened room helps with that as well.
Dallas | Avalon | Outdoor Kitchen
Dallas | Avalon | Outdoor Kitchen
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
Part of an addition on the back of the home, this outdoor kitchen space is brand new to a pair of homeowners who love to entertain, cook, and most important to this space - grill. A new covered back porch makes space for an outdoor living area along with a highly functioning kitchen. Cabinets are from NatureKast and are Weatherproof outdoor cabinets. The appliances are mostly from Blaze including a 34" Pro Grill, 30" Griddle, and 42" vent hood. The 30" Warming Drawer under the griddle is from Dacor. The sink is a Blanco Quatrus single-bowl undermount. The other major focal point is the brick work in the outdoor kitchen and entire exterior addition. The original brick from ACME is still made today, but only in 4 of the 6 colors in that palette. We carefully demo'ed brick from the existing exterior wall to utilize on the side to blend into the existing brick, and then used new brick only on the columns and on the back face of the home. The brick screen wall behind the cooking surface was custom laid to create a special cross pattern. This allows for better air flow and lets the evening west sun come into the space.
Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium
Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium
Ideo ArchitectsIdeo Architects
View of front porch and Entry
This is an example of a large farmhouse front veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Rustic Residence in the Woods
Rustic Residence in the Woods
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Mark Hoyle
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic side veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington
The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. This plan is designed for people who value family togetherness, natural beauty, social gatherings and all of the little moments in-between. We hope you enjoy this home. At Cascade West we strive to surpass the needs, wants and expectations of every client and create a home that unifies and compliments their lifestyle. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya
Mayfield Contemporary
Mayfield Contemporary
Allen Irvin - DesignerAllen Irvin - Designer
outdoor living with 2-way inside/outside fireplace.
Large contemporary back veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Photo of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Freedom Park Expansion
Freedom Park Expansion
Spain ConstructionSpain Construction
Large vaulted ceiling, masonry fire place, custom solid wood mantle, skylights, and stained concrete on this expansive porch in Charlotte. Outdoor kitchen with concrete countertops and custom vent hood for the grill.
Skagit Valley Residence, Samish Island WA
Skagit Valley Residence, Samish Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Outdoor cooking area at dusk. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front veranda in Seattle with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Belforest Custom Home Completed Oct 2021
Belforest Custom Home Completed Oct 2021
ARK BuildersARK Builders
Photo of a large farmhouse back veranda in New Orleans with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
South Beach Villa
South Beach Villa
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
Glenn Layton Homes, LLC
Large beach style back veranda in Jacksonville with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Brick and Stucco Acadian
Brick and Stucco Acadian
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Design ideas for a large back veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Modern & Contemporary Trendy Bathroom Floating Sink Vanities Design By Darash
Modern & Contemporary Trendy Bathroom Floating Sink Vanities Design By Darash
By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & ClosetsBy Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets
Outdoor porch by the pool, with griller, outdoor sofa, outdoor stainless steel ceiling fan
Large modern back wood railing veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Oden HomeOden Home
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical back veranda in Providence with an outdoor kitchen and concrete slabs.
Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium
Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium
Ideo ArchitectsIdeo Architects
Summer Kitchen
Large urban front veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Lake Austin Overlook
Lake Austin Overlook
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Tre Dunham 2018
Photo of a large contemporary back veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and an awning.

Veranda with an Outdoor Kitchen and Concrete Slabs 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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