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Restoring Grace
Restoring Grace
Design for ChangeDesign for Change
This screened in porch was our new addition to the house. The porch swing was custom made to insure that it was long enough to nap in. Floor and ceiling are made of Fir while the walls are pine.
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
CuttingEdge Built LLCCuttingEdge Built LLC
This beautiful new construction craftsman-style home had the typical builder's grade front porch with wood deck board flooring and painted wood steps. Also, there was a large unpainted wood board across the bottom front, and an opening remained that was large enough to be used as a crawl space underneath the porch which quickly became home to unwanted critters. In order to beautify this space, we removed the wood deck boards and installed the proper floor joists. Atop the joists, we also added a permeable paver system. This is very important as this system not only serves as necessary support for the natural stone pavers but would also firmly hold the sand being used as grout between the pavers. In addition, we installed matching brick across the bottom front of the porch to fill in the crawl space and painted the wood board to match hand rails and columns. Next, we replaced the original wood steps by building new concrete steps faced with matching brick and topped with natural stone pavers. Finally, we added new hand rails and cemented the posts on top of the steps for added stability. WOW...not only was the outcome a gorgeous transformation but the front porch overall is now much more sturdy and safe!
Screened & Wrap-around Porch
Screened & Wrap-around Porch
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The homeowners needed to repair and replace their old porch, which they loved and used all the time. The best solution was to replace the screened porch entirely, and include a wrap-around open air front porch to increase curb appeal while and adding outdoor seating opportunities at the front of the house. The tongue and groove wood ceiling and exposed wood and brick add warmth and coziness for the owners while enjoying the bug-free view of their beautifully landscaped yard.
Milton, MA - Whole House Remodel
Milton, MA - Whole House Remodel
Rebel BuildersRebel Builders
This is an example of a large traditional back screened wood railing veranda in Boston with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Pergola Deck
Pergola Deck
Cole Pelfrey ConstructionCole Pelfrey Construction
Small traditional front metal railing veranda in Atlanta with a pergola.
Modern Farmhouse in Vienna
Modern Farmhouse in Vienna
Stahl Homes LLCStahl Homes LLC
Screened in porch with modern flair.
Photo of a large country back screened metal railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Cindy Apple
Medium sized victorian back wood railing veranda in Seattle with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
BARNUM MOOSEHORN BUILD
BARNUM MOOSEHORN BUILD
NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILDNORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD
Custom screen porch design on our tiny house/cabin build in Barnum MN. 2/3 concrete posts topped by 10x10 pine timbers stained cedartone. 2 steel plates in between timber and concrete. 4x8 pine timbers painted black, along with screen frame. All of these natural materials and color tones pop nicely against the white metal siding and galvalume roofing. Black framing designed to disappear with black screens leaving the wood and concrete to jump out.
Watermark at Bearspaw | Farmhouse - All Seasons Room
Watermark at Bearspaw | Farmhouse - All Seasons Room
Andison Residential DesignAndison Residential Design
All Seasons Room with Exterior Fireplace Modern Farmhouse - Custom Home Calgary, Alberta
This is an example of a large country side metal railing veranda in Calgary with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Downtown Bungalow
Downtown Bungalow
Vogl ArchitectsVogl Architects
Renovation to a 1922 historic bungalow in downtown Stuart, FL.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front wood railing veranda in Miami with with columns, concrete paving and a roof extension.
The Junction - Front Yard Urban Upgrade
The Junction - Front Yard Urban Upgrade
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Small classic front wood railing veranda in Toronto with natural stone paving.
Horse Park Road
Horse Park Road
CECILIA ROSE DESIGNSCECILIA ROSE DESIGNS
Beautiful stone gas fireplace that warms it's guests with a flip of a switch. This 18'x24' porch easily entertains guests and parties of many types. Trex flooring helps this space to be maintained with very little effort.
Outdoor Porch
Outdoor Porch
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
Outdoor living & grilling!
Photo of a large farmhouse back wood railing veranda in Chicago with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Old Town Brunswick, Historic Renovation
Old Town Brunswick, Historic Renovation
Charles W Day DesignCharles W Day Design
This screened side porch creates another family gathering spot. The screened porch is essential in this coastal region and was an addition to the original structure during this renovation.
Grant Park: Front Porch
Grant Park: Front Porch
Heidi Reis / Abode Agency LLCHeidi Reis / Abode Agency LLC
This porch, located in Grant Park, had been the same for many years with typical rocking chairs and a couch. The client wanted to make it feel more like an outdoor room and add much needed storage for gardening tools, an outdoor dining option, and a better flow for seating and conversation. My thought was to add plants to provide a more cozy feel, along with the rugs, which are made from recycled plastic and easy to clean. To add curtains on the north and south sides of the porch; this reduces rain entry, wind exposure, and adds privacy. This renovation was designed by Heidi Reis of Abode Agency LLC who serves clients in Atlanta including but not limited to Intown neighborhoods such as: Grant Park, Inman Park, Midtown, Kirkwood, Candler Park, Lindberg area, Martin Manor, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Decatur, and Avondale Estates. For more information on working with Heidi Reis, click here: https://www.AbodeAgency.Net/
Oak Bluff
Oak Bluff
Parker HomesParker Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front wood railing veranda in Austin with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Front Patio
Front Patio
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Extended flagstone walkway to a front yard patio with redwood planter wall, pale planters and mexican beach stone.
Large contemporary front wood railing veranda in Phoenix with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Pergola Deck
Pergola Deck
Cole Pelfrey ConstructionCole Pelfrey Construction
Inspiration for a small classic front metal railing veranda in Atlanta with a pergola.
Front Porch Aluminum Columns and Railing - Black
Front Porch Aluminum Columns and Railing - Black
Mjolnir ConstructionMjolnir Construction
Delivered just in time for Christmas is this complete front porch remodelling for our last customer of the year! The old wooden columns and railing were removed and replaced with a more modern material. Black aluminum columns with a plain panel design were installed in pairs, while the 1500 series aluminum railing creates a sleek and stylish finish. If you are looking to have your front porch revitalized next year, please contact us for an estimate!
Performance Passive
Performance Passive
Molly Bachelor ArchitectMolly Bachelor Architect
photography by Jeff Garland
Medium sized modern side screened wood railing veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.

Affordable All Railing Veranda 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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