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Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Craftsman Porch
Craftsman Porch
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Richmond with brick paving and a roof extension.
Wade Hampton home for sale
Wade Hampton home for sale
Liz Harris/McKee PropertiesLiz Harris/McKee Properties
Design ideas for a traditional screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
White Porch
White Porch
Keystone Building Group, Inc.Keystone Building Group, Inc.
This is an example of a large classic back screened veranda in Nashville with decking and a roof extension.
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Outdoor Living Space - Milford, Ohio
Outdoor Living Space - Milford, Ohio
OUTDOOR-FX INCOUTDOOR-FX INC
The perfect space for entertaining. Also.. this pergola is everything!
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Columbus.
Columbia, TN Custom Home
Columbia, TN Custom Home
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Architecture: Noble Johnson Architects Interior Design: Rachel Hughes - Ye Peddler Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Traditional back veranda in Nashville with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
French Country Renovation
French Country Renovation
Alto DesignAlto Design
Jeffrey Jakucyk: Photographer
Inspiration for a traditional veranda in Cincinnati with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Twin Chimney Home
Twin Chimney Home
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis: Photographer
Design ideas for a large traditional back screened veranda in New York with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Screen Porch
Screen Porch
Paul Kowalski Builders, LLCPaul Kowalski Builders, LLC
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Charlotte with decking and a roof extension.
Custom Atlanta Home
Custom Atlanta Home
Vincent Longo Custom BuildersVincent Longo Custom Builders
Photo of a small traditional back veranda in Atlanta with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Eclectic Cape Cod Transitional Style Home
Eclectic Cape Cod Transitional Style Home
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
Vaulted ceiling over the covered screen porch which leads to the grill deck. - Photo by Landmark Photography
Photo of a large traditional back screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
North Raleigh Remodel & Furnishings
North Raleigh Remodel & Furnishings
Design Works StudioDesign Works Studio
New View Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional back screened veranda in Raleigh with a roof extension and all types of cover.
Cumming Front Porch
Cumming Front Porch
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Two story home with new front porch addition. Tapered columns with stone piers, ceiling fans and stone pavers. © Jan Stittleburg for Georgia Front Porch. JS PhotoFX.
Pool Waterfall and Outdoor Living in Sugarloaf
Pool Waterfall and Outdoor Living in Sugarloaf
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Photo of a large traditional back screened veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Overlea Residence
Overlea Residence
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Inspiration for a traditional veranda in DC Metro with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
The screen porch has a Fir beam ceiling, Ipe decking, and a flat screen TV mounted over a stone clad gas fireplace.
This is an example of a large traditional back screened wood railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Old Beach Road
Old Beach Road
Studio M InteriorsStudio M Interiors
Scott Amundson Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Minneapolis with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Lawton Street
Lawton Street
Bethesda Builders Ltd.Bethesda Builders Ltd.
Photo by Allen Russ, Hoachlander Davis Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back screened veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension and decking.
Walnut | Marietta
Walnut | Marietta
Meriwether Design GroupMeriwether Design Group
Photo of a traditional veranda in Atlanta.
Vastu House
Vastu House
Aline Architecture inc.Aline Architecture inc.
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Boston with a roof extension and a bar area.

Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.
From Kids to Quiet
From Kids to Quiet
SV DesignSV Design
On the site of an old family summer cottage, nestled on a lake in upstate New York, rests this newly constructed year round residence. The house is designed for two, yet provides plenty of space for adult children and grandchildren to come and visit. The serenity of the lake is captured with an open floor plan, anchored by fireplaces to cozy up to. The public side of the house presents a subdued presence with a courtyard enclosed by three wings of the house. Photo Credit: David Lamb
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