Agree no stone.

No stone, already too busy with the brick, why add another material.

or wrap the post in a composite lumber.

It’s too bad the base of the footing, I think that’s the name, is so big and creates a tripping hazard.

I was surprised when I saw how large the base of the footing (Idk if that's the rt name either) is also. I had a large paver patio constructed in place of my existing deck. Part of the patio is covered. The two posts are 10" cedar - and while the posts are in the landscaping beds around the patio (the patio is raised on that side of the house) - I saw them before fill dirt and landscaping were added, but I don't remember them being as large as the ones shown in the photo above.

If it was my patio, I'd add some planters around the base in order to hide the base. I would just want cedar posts - nothing covered with stone - especially with a brick home.

What will the underside of the cover be? The underside of my gable roof is covered with T&G cedar + there are vertical T&G cedar boards that were added above the windows underneath the roof.

I would not have done this at all but please no stone just nice wood posts nad some custom planters will be a in your future to hide those awful footings . what is the plan for that ugly box above the door ? This was abad idea but now keep it simple

If you can find the same brick for that portion above your door, yes, cover it in that so it at least looks cohesive. Ideally for anyone else who reads this, you plan this before you build. Finding the same brick may be challenging.

For the columns, the footings should not have been exposed. Not sure why that was the choice. But you have it now, so you have to deal with it.

Absolutely no stone.

Wrap it in composite lumbar. Your windows and trim are black so consider black. You don't show a photo of the posts in the wide angle so it's hard to tell what they look like. You might be able to fake in a decorative treatment on top & bottom to hide the footing, but it depends on scale.

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So I asked the contractor why the footings were so large and he said it was needed so that we didn’t have to do three posts. We have two now. He also stated that it was code to have it out of the ground like that. Not sure if that’s corrected that is what he said. But that whole base will be covered so you won’t see the base if that makes sense. The underside will be in cedar. We are trying to find a company at the moment who will match the brick. Thank you all for your advice.

What a fun project! Covered porches are all about finding the sweet spot between indoor comfort and outdoor charm. Start by defining how you want to use the space, lounging, dining, or entertaining, because that determines your layout and materials. For example, if it’s a conversation spot, a rug + sectional + coffee table combo creates an inviting “outdoor living room.” For dining, use rectangular rugs and pendant lighting to visually elongate the space. Then think about texture and layering.

Mix weather-resistant fabrics (like Sunbrella or Olefin) with natural materials, rattan, teak, or metal to keep things airy but durable. Add soft lighting like string lights or sconces for evening ambiance, and don’t skip greenery, tall planters or hanging ferns make the space feel lush. Lastly, define your ceiling personality: a wood or beadboard ceiling warms things up beautifully, while a painted one can add a pop of charm.

Around our pergola the footing and post-base were quite similar to yours. Created a finished base and wrapped the post using PVC.