Verandah

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Photo of a traditional side yard verandah in Rennes with an awning.

Exterior view of Front Porch and Entry. Photo credit: John Granen
Photo of a contemporary front yard verandah in Seattle with concrete slab and an awning.

You’ve invested time and money in getting your home and property in picture-perfect shape. Once nightfall comes, why keep it all hidden in the darkness?

Walls Could Talk
Photo of a large country front yard verandah in Houston with concrete slab and an awning.

Built in the 1960’s, this 1,566 sq. ft. single story home needed updating and visual interests. The clients love to entertain and wanted to create a welcoming, fun atmosphere. Their wish lists were to have an enclosed courtyard to utilize the outdoor space, an open floor plan providing a bigger kitchen and better flow, and to incorporate a mid-century modern style. The goal of this project was to create an open floor plan that would allow for better flow and function, thereby providing a more usable workspace and room for entertaining. We also incorporate the mid-century modern feel throughout the entire home from the inside to the out, bringing elements of design to all the spaces resulting in a completely uniform home. Opening-up the space and removing any visual barriers resulted in the interior and exterior spaces appearing much larger. This allowed a much better flow into the space, and a flood of natural sunlight from the windows into the living area. We were able to enclose the outside front space with a rock wall and a gate providing additional square footage and a private outdoor living space. We also introduced materials such as IPE wood, stacked stone, and metal to incorporate into the exterior which created a warm, aesthetically pleasing, and mid-century modern courtyard.

Outdoor living area
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts backyard verandah in Austin with a water feature, concrete slab and an awning.

Photo of a large contemporary side yard verandah in Saint Petersburg with a water feature and an awning.

The Charmant Hotel management (per the Architect) wanted to replace umbrellas (which had become a problem with wind) with folding lateral arm retractable awnings to increase the seating area and use the patio without worrying about weather conditions such as light rain. The existing umbrellas did not provide sufficient shade coverage or light rain protection due to the space created by using umbrellas.

Rachel Collet, Loft Architectural and Real Estate Photography
Mid-sized beach style backyard verandah in Other with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.

Extra large porch to keep your tractor protected. The white and black theme screams beauty.
This is an example of a large country backyard verandah in Austin with with columns, concrete slab, an awning and wood railing.

Darren Setlow Photography
This is an example of a transitional side yard verandah in Portland Maine with concrete slab and an awning.

External Venetian Blinds allow you the ability to introduce sunshine while maintaining your privacy. They bring a feeling of luxury and sophistication to any home, with a large variety to choose from. They provide very good sound insulation while giving the greatest ability to control natural light. It can be fitted with a wind sensor which will fully retract the blind position if it becomes too windy and is compatible with a sun sensor which automatically adjusts to reduce or increase indoor temperature and light level. The external venetians can also be set to a pre-programmed ‘favourite position’. Awnings provide temporary protection from the sun or rain without the commitment or cost of a permanent structure. There are many options to consider when choosing your awnings – weather-proofing, UV-resistance, strength, durability, shade provision and aesthetics. The awnings come in three styles – folding arm, semi-cassette, and cassette. Both can be operated by the Smoove wall mounted unit, remote control, or via the Connexoon Window RTS App which allows control through your smartphone, or voice control device.

photography by Tre Dunham 2018
Large contemporary backyard verandah in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slab and an awning.

Joana Morrison
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard verandah in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden and an awning.

We worked our clients throughout the design and construction of this custom home overlooking the James River. The home has a three story elevator, a great room with expansive views of the river, and a landscaped front yard with a fountain, patio, pergola, and wrap around porch.

Proyecto de interiorismo y mobiliario BATAVIA (batavia.es) Fotografía Belén Imaz
This is an example of a contemporary verandah in Madrid with natural stone pavers and an awning.

Photography by Charles Davis Smith
Photo of a mid-sized modern side yard verandah in Dallas with a vegetable garden and an awning.

Архитекторы: Дмитрий Глушков, Фёдор Селенин; Фото: Антон Лихтарович
Design ideas for a large scandinavian backyard verandah in Moscow with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone pavers, an awning and glass railing.

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard verandah in New York with a fire feature, concrete slab and an awning.