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Veranda with an Outdoor Kitchen and Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Front Porch
Front Porch
Structure HomeStructure Home
http://www.StructureHome.com
Inspiration for a classic front veranda in Los Angeles with feature lighting.
Traditional Front Porch Christmas
Traditional Front Porch Christmas
Dawn Hearn Interior DesignDawn Hearn Interior Design
Front porch decorated for the holidays. Garland, lights, angels
Design ideas for a traditional front veranda in Austin with feature lighting.
Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium
Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium
Ideo ArchitectsIdeo Architects
View of front porch and Garages
This is an example of a large country front veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Wilmington Court - Loggia
Wilmington Court - Loggia
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
Overall view of the Loggia & Garden capturing the layering of various programmatic spaces.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
A New Entry with Nostalgic Roots
A New Entry with Nostalgic Roots
Thompson RemodelingThompson Remodeling
The owners of this beautiful historic farmhouse had been painstakingly restoring it bit by bit. One of the last items on their list was to create a wrap-around front porch to create a more distinct and obvious entrance to the front of their home. Aside from the functional reasons for the new porch, our client also had very specific ideas for its design. She wanted to recreate her grandmother’s porch so that she could carry on the same wonderful traditions with her own grandchildren someday. Key requirements for this front porch remodel included: - Creating a seamless connection to the main house. - A floorplan with areas for dining, reading, having coffee and playing games. - Respecting and maintaining the historic details of the home and making sure the addition felt authentic. Upon entering, you will notice the authentic real pine porch decking. Real windows were used instead of three season porch windows which also have molding around them to match the existing home’s windows. The left wing of the porch includes a dining area and a game and craft space. Ceiling fans provide light and additional comfort in the summer months. Iron wall sconces supply additional lighting throughout. Exposed rafters with hidden fasteners were used in the ceiling. Handmade shiplap graces the walls. On the left side of the front porch, a reading area enjoys plenty of natural light from the windows. The new porch blends perfectly with the existing home much nicer front facade. There is a clear front entrance to the home, where previously guests weren’t sure where to enter. We successfully created a place for the client to enjoy with her future grandchildren that’s filled with nostalgic nods to the memories she made with her own grandmother. "We have had many people who asked us what changed on the house but did not know what we did. When we told them we put the porch on, all of them made the statement that they did not notice it was a new addition and fit into the house perfectly.” – Homeowner
Woodcreek Farms Estate
Woodcreek Farms Estate
Amy Spencer InteriorsAmy Spencer Interiors
Back porch off Family Room with views of pool. Concrete and wood table is 600 lbs.
Large classic back veranda in Other with a roof extension and an outdoor kitchen.
2016 Southern living Showcase Home
2016 Southern living Showcase Home
J. Wright Building CompanyJ. Wright Building Company
Photo of a large classic back veranda in Birmingham with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Walkways
Walkways
Tabor Group LandscapeTabor Group Landscape
Tabor Group Landscape www.taborlandscape.com
Large traditional front veranda in Minneapolis with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
The Aviano by Harbourside - Fairgrove at Talis Park, Naples, Florida
The Aviano by Harbourside - Fairgrove at Talis Park, Naples, Florida
Clive Daniel HomeClive Daniel Home
Mediterranean veranda in Miami with a roof extension and feature lighting.
Porches
Porches
Cedarbrook Outdoor Design/BuildCedarbrook Outdoor Design/Build
Walkersville, Maryland homeowner sent us the picture of the porch we built after he added landscaping.
Photo of a medium sized classic front veranda in DC Metro with concrete slabs and feature lighting.
Brenthaven Screened Porch
Brenthaven Screened Porch
Forsythe Home StylingForsythe Home Styling
Custom screened porch with tongue and groove ceiling, 12 X 48 porcelain wood plank floor, stone fireplace, rustic mantel, limestone hearth, outdoor fan, outdoor porch furniture, pendant lights, Paint Rockport Gray HC-105 Benjamin Moore. Location - Brentwood, suburb of Nashville. Forsythe Home Styling Forsythe Home Styling
Daniel Island-Smythe Park II
Daniel Island-Smythe Park II
JacksonBuilt Custom HomesJacksonBuilt Custom Homes
Design ideas for a classic veranda in Charleston with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Horse Farm
Horse Farm
Eric Stengel Architecture, llcEric Stengel Architecture, llc
This is an example of a farmhouse veranda in Nashville with feature lighting.
Aerie Point Historic Stone Farmhouse
Aerie Point Historic Stone Farmhouse
Birdseye BuildingBirdseye Building
Farmhouse back veranda in Burlington with a roof extension and feature lighting.
Hampton
Hampton
place architecture:designplace architecture:design
Our clients’ goal was to add an exterior living-space to the rear of their mid-century modern home. They wanted a place to sit, relax, grill, and entertain while enjoying the serenity of the landscape. Using natural materials, we created an elongated porch to provide seamless access and flow to-and-from their indoor and outdoor spaces. The shape of the angled roof, overhanging the seating area, and the tapered double-round steel columns create the essence of a timeless design that is synonymous with the existing mid-century house. The stone-filled rectangular slot, between the house and the covered porch, allows light to enter the existing interior and gives accessibility to the porch.
Bright Screened-In Porch
Bright Screened-In Porch
Harbour Towne ConstructionHarbour Towne Construction
This beautiful, bright screened-in porch is a natural extension of this Atlanta home. With high ceilings and a natural stone stairway leading to the backyard, this porch is the perfect addition for summer.
Rustic Porch
Rustic Porch
Inspiration for a rustic veranda in Other with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Perfect Staycation
Perfect Staycation
S&W KitchensS&W Kitchens
Everything you need for the perfect staycation - a roomy porch, outdoor kitchen, spa and pool, and a view of a beautiful lake.
Mediterranean veranda in Orlando with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Terrace House
Terrace House
Murphy Mears ArchitectsMurphy Mears Architects
Photo: Tria Giovan | Veranda
Photo of a large mediterranean back veranda in Houston with a pergola, natural stone paving and feature lighting.
Dunstan Window Treatments
Dunstan Window Treatments
JLS DesignsJLS Designs
Photo of a small traditional front veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs, a roof extension and feature lighting.

Veranda with an Outdoor Kitchen and Feature Lighting 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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