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Veranda Door Canopy Hampshire

26th June 20240

What a fascinating idea! A glass veranda as a front door canopy would make a stunning architectural feature, bringing in natural light and in a design that complements this customer’s Crittall Windows style doorway.

Our customers in Hampshire, Mr. and Mrs. HB, initially enquired about having a traditional-style Victorian glass veranda across their rear terrace. Upon visiting them to advise and measure, Mr. HB had the inspired notion to consider our aluminium veranda products for creating a stylish front door canopy. This Hampshire home had been fitted with Crittall windows style glass doors, and most front door canopies the customer had looked at would have either darkened the hallway or seemed inappropriate by design.

With a range of veranda roof models to choose from, at Elegant we can often put forward a design style not seen elsewhere, and sure enough, the perfect option existed. Our Midi veranda model has a design perfectly in keeping with Mr. and Mrs. HB’s modernistic doors, and so finally they could lend much-needed shelter to their front door entrance while adding to and even enhancing their contemporary aesthetic. Therefore, what started as an outdoor living project for their rear patio now became an opportunity to resolve two projects to the house front and back!

The new Veranda canopy forms the perfect addition to the entrance of this Hampshire home. Its glass panels mirror the three columns of glazing in the front door unit, blending seamlessly with the Crittall window style design. It serves wonderfully as a glass door canopy, welcoming guests into the abode while protecting the front step from wet weather. It creates a sense of openness and connection to the outdoors while still allowing light to flood in through the windows, into the hallway within.

Well done, Mr. HB! And well done, Elegant Glass Verandas.

Crittall Windows is an English manufacturer of steel-framed windows and glass doors. Its products have been used in thousands of buildings across the UK, including the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London. The style is particularly associated with the Art Deco of early 20th-century architecture, and it is enjoying resurging popularity in architecture today.

 

The font doorway before

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Veranda Replacing a Pergola in Marlow Berkshire

16th April 20240

In a beautiful part of Marlow, Berkshire, a wisteria-covered wooden pergola required replacing. Our Midi glass veranda system did the job perfectly, complementing the house.

Mr. and Mrs. B have always enjoyed their picturesque home at Marlow in Berkshire, complete with a charming wooden pergola covered in annually blooming wisteria. However, the aged timber frame was past its best, and they recently decided it was time for an upgrade. Seeking a more practical and stylish solution, they opted for an Elegant Glass Veranda. Upon visiting their property, we quickly determined that our Midi system would be the perfect fit for their needs. We specified the veranda to blend seamlessly with their house, ensuring the new structure would further enhance the aesthetic of their home.

Before the installation, we carefully removed the existing pergola structure to prepare the area. The transformation process was smooth and efficient, resulting in a beautiful glass veranda that now provides Mr. and Mrs. B with a more versatile outdoor space, including shelter from rain. Full of light and with protection from the elements, they can now enjoy their garden views year-round as never before. At Elegant, we take pride in delivering bespoke veranda installations tailored to our clients’ unique requirements. Each project is a testament to our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, designed to enhance both the functionality and beauty of any home, providing a perfect balance of style and practicality.

For verandas in Berkshire, contact us today. Let us help you transform your outdoor space, adding value and enjoyment to your property. Our installations are crafted with precision and care, ensuring long-lasting and visually appealing results. With expertise and dedication, we guarantee a beautiful and enduring addition to your life at home.

 

Before: the old wooden pergola of wisteria

 

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Glass Veranda in Bath, Somerset

21st March 20240

Mr. W. spotted one of our glass verandas in Bath, Somerset, fitted to the home of his daughter’s neighbour. After seeing the glass veranda, he decided to enquire about one for his daughter. The result was fantastic.

The veranda was to be generously 6m wide, with a 5m outward reach, and to include accessory extras. Mr. W. wanted it to have spotlights for the evenings, twin quartz heaters, an under-glass shade awning, all via remote control, and a partial side glass wall to block the breeze. Our glass veranda installations are designed to provide elegant outdoor spaces for individuals and families across the south of the UK. When this particular customer saw the beautiful veranda we had installed for his daughter’s neighbour, inspiration struck, and he knew he wanted to add something similarly fabulous for his own daughter.

The outcome is not only a stunning addition to this impressive Bath property but also a practical and elegant outdoor space where his daughter and family could relax and enjoy the fresh air. The family was so thrilled with the results that the father decided to commission two more verandas from us, one for himself and his wife, and another for his other daughter. It’s stories like these that highlight the joy and satisfaction our installations bring. Our Elegant verandas are more than just a home improvement; they are a lifestyle enhancement, providing a perfect blend of beauty and functionality.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can transform your outdoor space with our Elegant veranda solutions.

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Unique Neighbourly Space

13th February 20240

In a unique twist, two neighbours wanted to share a glass veranda installed between their two cottages. Divided by a party wall, this elegant shared solution highlights their close friendship.

This recent project showcases a unique and heartwarming installation: a shared glass veranda between two Victorian cottages. Reflecting their close bond, this collaborative effort has resulted in an outdoor space that is both functional and beautiful, proving that within a limited space, a shared veranda can be a brilliant idea.

Two individual verandas would have created a clutter of leg posts in this small space, and two separate glass roofs would also have needed to be capped off down the middle to avoid rain dripping between them. This single veranda solution cleverly avoids such issues and places just one leg post into each small courtyard, an important consideration in a small space. The single black drain pipe at the rear is routed down through the glass roof using our special “pipe-through” panel, while the various wall pipes at the sides were entirely avoided for reasons of aesthetic appeal. The decided height at the front was designed to avoid each cottage’s side windows.

At Elegant, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke veranda installations that meet the diverse needs of our many clients. This project was no exception. The shared veranda required careful consideration and execution to ensure it complemented both homes while providing a seamless and elegant outdoor living area. The story of these two neighbours and their shared veranda is a testament to the flexibility of our bespoke installations. If you are inspired by this innovative approach and are considering a glass veranda for your home, contact us today.

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Veranda Outdoor Kitchen

10th January 20240

An outdoor kitchen can make a wonderful feature of the garden, Mr. and Mrs. V asked us at Elegant to install their second glass veranda for exactly that purpose.

In 2022, Mr. and Mrs. V had a glass veranda from us complete with an over-glass sun awning. They loved the veranda so much that they asked us to add another veranda recently to create a stylish outdoor kitchen. This area was to be side-cladded in wood and fitted with our fixed side glazing, forming a glass wall screen to the front.

So impressed with their first Elegant glass veranda, our customer wanted to further enhance their outdoor space. The new glass roof was installed over a raised corner of their garden, creating a chic and functional outdoor kitchen. The customer took on the kitchen project themselves, designing and building the outdoor kitchen layout by hand. The outdoor kitchen certainly looks like a picture; in the photograph above, you can just catch the corner of their first veranda from us in a light grey powder-coated colour. The raised runners of their over-glass sun awning can also be seen supported above the earlier veranda roof.

If you are inspired by Mr. and Mrs. V’s experience and are considering a glass veranda for your home, contact Elegant today. Let us help you transform your outdoor space with your ideas, creating a bespoke home addition that you will love for years to come. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction ensures that your new veranda will be a beautiful and enduring part of your home.

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Interesting Alternative to Glass

22nd November 20230

No two jobs are ever the same. We thrive on finding solutions for our customers, achieving their expectations, needs, and budget.

One particular customer came to us with a very clear idea of what they wanted: a glass room to create a corner of private tranquility in their garden. They had a hot tub, which was the driving force behind creating this relaxing area, which needed to be covered for all year-round use.

We went about measuring and designing their bespoke glass room. However, there was another request: there was a fence that didn’t particularly look great, and they had a requirement for privacy. We came up with the idea to create a contemporary, aluminum side wall, hiding the view of their adjacent fence while creating private seclusion.

Although the aluminum side wall wasn’t a product option at that time, we were more than happy to investigate and bring one to market, helping to create the customer’s ideal outcome. The end product needed to have an identical matching colour to our framework, in the same textured and very on-trend anthracite grey.

The end project was a beautiful success, individually created for our client, who was thrilled to be able to switch off from the hustle and bustle of life, taking a few steps out onto her patio into her garden glass room, in privacy and without staring at her fence!

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14m Wide Victorian Glass Veranda

5th July 20230

Our lovely customers in Hertfordshire, Mr. and Mrs. P, had only recently ‘downsized’ to this fabulous new home, which features a superbly wide patio terrace.

Their initial enquiry was for a three-metre wide or four-metre wide Traditional Glass Veranda to be built in the far left-hand corner of the patio, which by the time we got to meet them had grown to a five-metre wide, or maybe even six-metre wider design.

The client was under no illusion about how beneficial this feature would be on the back of their home, they didn’t want to regret choosing too small a size, and they could see the added benefit of covering both sets of patio doors. Added to that, they soon came to realise the advantage of having further dry walkway access to and from their kitchen door at the far right-hand end of this wide terrace.

Needing no encouragement from us at Elegant, this forward thinking customer opted to span their entire terrace width, ordering a fabulous 14m wide Traditional Victorian Glass Veranda complete with solid bollard bases and ornate Victorian brackets, all in a powder-coated RAL colour to match their windows and doors.

Our Veranda system here is one continuous 14m width, custom CAD designed to fit the house beautifully, and fitted with care by our own in-house team. Once complete, all agreed that it looked like a perfect picture, adding a touch of charm to the property.

 

Traditional glass veranda during construction.

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Installed More Than Once!

12th May 20230

Our client from 2017 in Oxfordshire was thrilled with the result of installing a large glass veranda in a contemporary grey-black. However, this was not the end of the tale.

This particular glass veranda stretched across the back of the house, some 11.5m wide, and came outward to a projection of 3.5m. Several years passed by, and the plans for their house changed, with the clients looking to build an extension at the back over the space occupied by their glass veranda.

So, they approached us to see what could be done with the existing veranda. We came up with a plan to dismantle the existing veranda and store the glass, the frame, and all the profiles. Our team carefully carried out a very precise plan to remove the glass veranda, secure it, and carefully transport it to a garage for safekeeping, where it could hibernate while the house had a large extension built.

Once the house building work was completed, our team returned to reinstall the veranda (complete with its original tinted glass and all of its many parts) back to the extended house, attaching it to the newly constructed wall and to a perfection in which no one would imagine it had ever been moved. It is a testament to the quality of our product that, after years of use and then reinstallation, it polished up like brand new!

Our clients were thrilled to have our trusted company look after this project for them, with ‘kid gloves’, seeing it reinstated to the exact specifications and standards of its original build.

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Weinor Glass Room in Kent

27th February 20220

Recently we completed this spectacular transformation of a terrace in Kent, for customers Sharon and Ron, replacing their ageing wooden trellis and deck structure.

A stunning Weinor glass veranda, complete with w-17 glass doors, now upgrades this outdoor living area in the place of their previous arrangement. Gone with the old timber deck boards, darkening trellis fencing and yellowed polycarbonate roof sheets, and in with a remodelled patio, Weinor Terrazza veranda with three sets of Weinor sliding glass doors! Colour coded to match with the grey-black cladding of their home, even the veranda roof glass was in our solar grey-black tint. The finished result looks a pleasing picture with the customer delighted.

 

The terrace before with wooden trellis structure.

Sharon and Ron were keen to pay attention to the details on this project, they chose Elegant to provide their glass veranda knowing that detail and quality matter utmost to us too. With the patio tiled in slate grey, even the existing duck egg blue summer house received a coordinated coat of fresh paintwork. Coordinating with surrounding elements leads to a more consummate completion, leaving no stone unturned they now have a beautiful outdoor living area, flooded in light from glass all around, an asset to their property and home lifestyle.

To achieve a high end finish for your glass veranda project call Elegant today.

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UK Atomic Energy Authority

15th August 20210

The government UKAEA selected us at Elegant to provide this impressive 19m wide x 5m veranda system, for their kitchen restaurant courtyard at Culham science centre, Oxfordshire.

Meeting up with us in early Spring, design for this substantial glass roof system was to form a major part of the makeover planned for their kitchen courtyard, improving the outdoor environment for staff at Culham. Technical obstacles included how the glass veranda could not be fixed directly to the building, this due to the office construction of cladding and aluminium window frames. Instead, a free-standing support frame was to be concreted deep into the ground, supporting this veranda off the building at its rear. For product info see Custom Brackets.

All of the staff here at Elegant Glass Verandas passed stringent security checks to gain passes onto the high security government site. The UKAEA also has excellent codes for workplace safety, something which all contributing companies and contractors must be able to demonstrate and strictly follow. Elegant Glass Verandas were chosen for our professional reputation and our ability to meet their high standards. We completed this project in July 2021, on schedule, on budget, and meeting full commercial health and safety protocols.

The UKAEA at Culham researches fusion energy and its related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun, can play a big part in our low-carbon energy future. UKAEA scientists and engineers work with partners around the globe to develop fusion as a new source of sustainable energy, for tomorrow’s power stations.