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Veranda with an Outdoor Kitchen and with Columns Ideas and Designs

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Ashdale Front Porch
Ashdale Front Porch
John Merrill Homes, LLCJohn Merrill Homes, LLC
Front Porch
Inspiration for a large rural front all railing veranda in Jacksonville with with columns, decking and all types of cover.
Pangaea Fieldstone Thin Stone Veneer
Pangaea Fieldstone Thin Stone Veneer
Astro MasonryAstro Masonry
Rustic front veranda in New York with with columns, concrete paving and a pergola.
Jordan Residence
Jordan Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
This is an example of a medium sized beach style back wood railing veranda in Other with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Lake Hartwell
Lake Hartwell
Accent TrussAccent Truss
Design ideas for a rustic wood railing veranda in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Keller TX Custom Pergola Addition -- the Perfect Shade Solution!
Keller TX Custom Pergola Addition -- the Perfect Shade Solution!
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
Keller, TX Shade Solution With Modern Appeal! Archadeck agreed that a modern-chic design was the best fit for their home and landscape. The finished project is built using cedar as the medium for the pergola addition. The clients chose dark walnut stain to increase the warmth of the already warm hues of the cedar. Archadeck attached the pergola addition to the house wall and installed matching gutters. The homeowner also had the area wired for electricity so they could easily add a ceiling fan and party lights overhead. To increase the protection and shade capabilities of the pergola, Archadeck also installed a Polygal polycarbonate cover in bronze.
Weston Manor
Weston Manor
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized country front wood railing veranda in Boston with with columns.
Gamma Beta
Gamma Beta
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Inspiration for a large contemporary back veranda in Tampa with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
1204 La Mesa
1204 La Mesa
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large rural front veranda in Dallas with with columns, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Sand Hill Cove Cottage
Sand Hill Cove Cottage
Lisa Carlisle ArchitectLisa Carlisle Architect
Medium sized beach style front veranda in Providence with with columns and a pergola.
Garage & Breezeway Addition
Garage & Breezeway Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Barrel vaulted stained ceiling offers drama & architectural interest.
Medium sized classic side veranda in Columbus with with columns, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Biddle Ranch
Biddle Ranch
Studio 2G ArchitectsStudio 2G Architects
Ample seating for the expansive views of surrounding farmland in Edna Valley wine country.
Large farmhouse side veranda in San Luis Obispo with with columns, brick paving and a pergola.
Timber Column Porch
Timber Column Porch
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
This timber column porch replaced a small portico. It features a 7.5' x 24' premium quality pressure treated porch floor. Porch beam wraps, fascia, trim are all cedar. A shed-style, standing seam metal roof is featured in a burnished slate color. The porch also includes a ceiling fan and recessed lighting.
Timber Column Porch
Timber Column Porch
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
This timber column porch replaced a small portico. It features a 7.5' x 24' premium quality pressure treated porch floor. Porch beam wraps, fascia, trim are all cedar. A shed-style, standing seam metal roof is featured in a burnished slate color. The porch also includes a ceiling fan and recessed lighting.
Pergola Off of Porch
Pergola Off of Porch
Lineage ArchitectsLineage Architects
This porch with a pergola extension overlooks a small patio and koi pond. The stairs lead down to the backyard.
Photo of a medium sized back veranda in Other with with columns, brick paving and a pergola.
ISABELLA residence
ISABELLA residence
Symmetry ArchitectsSymmetry Architects
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean back veranda in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Hilltop Farmstead
Hilltop Farmstead
GRIT Co.GRIT Co.
Snap Chic Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized country back veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and an awning.
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back veranda in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Custom Brookhaven Home
Custom Brookhaven Home
Vincent Longo Custom BuildersVincent Longo Custom Builders
Willet Photography
Large classic back veranda in Atlanta with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Tropical Porch
Tropical Porch
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back veranda in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Santa Rosa Beach | Susan Lovelace
Santa Rosa Beach | Susan Lovelace
Lovelace InteriorsLovelace Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front veranda in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Veranda with an Outdoor Kitchen and with Columns 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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