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Affordable Medium Sized Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Apex Screen Porch
Apex Screen Porch
Catherine French Design, LLC.Catherine French Design, LLC.
Custom outdoor Screen Porch with Scandinavian accents, teak dining table, woven dining chairs, and custom outdoor living furniture
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back veranda in Raleigh with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Craftsman Porch
Craftsman Porch
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Richmond with brick paving and a roof extension.
Integrity Sliding French Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors
Integrity Sliding French Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors
AVI Windows & DoorsAVI Windows & Doors
Integrity Sliding French Patio Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors with a wood interior and Ultrex fiberglass exterior. Available in sizes up to 16 feet wide and 8 feet tall. Integrity doors are made with Ultrex®, a pultruded fiberglass Marvin patented that outperforms and outlasts vinyl, roll-form aluminum and other fiberglass composites. Ultrex and the Integrity proprietary pultrusion process delivers high-demand doors that endure all elements without showing age or wear. With a strong Ultrex Fiberglass exterior paired with a rich wood interior, Integrity Wood-Ultrex doors have both strength and beauty. Constructed with Ultrex from the inside out, Integrity All Ultrex doors offer outstanding strength and durability.
Cottage Home
Cottage Home
Pillar & Perch: Architects + BuildersPillar & Perch: Architects + Builders
Front porch
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front metal railing veranda in Other with with columns and a roof extension.
Modern Screened-In Porch
Modern Screened-In Porch
UserUser
Screen porch interior
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
IRB House Restoration
IRB House Restoration
J. S. Perry & Co., Inc.J. S. Perry & Co., Inc.
Design Styles Architecure, Inc. Automatic screens were installed to give privacy and fredom from flying insects Demolition was no foregone conclusion when this oceanfront beach home was purchased by in New England business owner with the vision. His early childhood dream was brought to fruition as we meticulously restored and rebuilt to current standards this 1919 vintage Beach bungalow. Reset it completely with new systems and electronics, this award-winning home had its original charm returned to it in spades. This unpretentious masterpiece exudes understated elegance, exceptional livability and warmth.
#7737 Petra Horizontal Porch Rail
#7737 Petra Horizontal Porch Rail
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front metal railing veranda in Detroit with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation
Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation
nancekivell home planning & designnancekivell home planning & design
Enhancing a home’s exterior curb appeal doesn’t need to be a daunting task. With some simple design refinements and creative use of materials we transformed this tired 1950’s style colonial with second floor overhang into a classic east coast inspired gem. Design enhancements include the following: • Replaced damaged vinyl siding with new LP SmartSide, lap siding and trim • Added additional layers of trim board to give windows and trim additional dimension • Applied a multi-layered banding treatment to the base of the second-floor overhang to create better balance and separation between the two levels of the house • Extended the lower-level window boxes for visual interest and mass • Refined the entry porch by replacing the round columns with square appropriately scaled columns and trim detailing, removed the arched ceiling and increased the ceiling height to create a more expansive feel • Painted the exterior brick façade in the same exterior white to connect architectural components. A soft blue-green was used to accent the front entry and shutters • Carriage style doors replaced bland windowless aluminum doors • Larger scale lantern style lighting was used throughout the exterior
Holiday
Holiday
Anderson & Rodgers ConstructionAnderson & Rodgers Construction
Photo of a medium sized classic back veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Residential Railing
Residential Railing
Custom Railing SolutionsCustom Railing Solutions
This is a 2" Wood-Look rail with ball caps and black powder coated finish.
Design ideas for a medium sized front veranda in Other.
Portico Addition and Exterior Renovation
Portico Addition and Exterior Renovation
A&E Construction and Design CenterA&E Construction and Design Center
Cape Cod Exterior Renovation and Portico Addition in Princeton NJ. New vinyl shingle siding , Andersen windows and front door.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front veranda in Philadelphia with a roof extension.
Front Door Finishes
Front Door Finishes
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized classic front veranda in Raleigh with brick paving and a roof extension.
Lake House Porch
Lake House Porch
Sunspace of Central Ohio, LLCSunspace of Central Ohio, LLC
Sunspace of Central Ohio, LLC
Medium sized traditional back screened veranda in Columbus with decking and a roof extension.
Screen Porch and Deck Addition
Screen Porch and Deck Addition
Houghland Architecture, Inc.Houghland Architecture, Inc.
Charlotte Real Estate Photos
Photo of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Charlotte with decking and a roof extension.
Hill Street
Hill Street
Jeffrey P. Gibbons Architect, PCJeffrey P. Gibbons Architect, PC
This is an example of a medium sized nautical front veranda in New York with decking and a pergola.
Cedar & Rosewood Screened Porch Addition | Oxford, MS
Cedar & Rosewood Screened Porch Addition | Oxford, MS
ILLUS Visual & Design ArtsILLUS Visual & Design Arts
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Entryways, Driveways, Walkways
Entryways, Driveways, Walkways
Topaz Design GroupTopaz Design Group
Front entry re-do with new front steps & entryway, walkway, driveway (blacktop with paver inlay)
Medium sized traditional front veranda in New York with concrete paving.
Fayetteville, GA New Construction
Fayetteville, GA New Construction
Greg Love HomesGreg Love Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Modern Screened-In Porch
Modern Screened-In Porch
UserUser
Screen porch interior
Medium sized modern back screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Pasadena Entry Arbor
Pasadena Entry Arbor
Finesse, Inc.Finesse, Inc.
Douglas fir construction with a solid stain, and quality craftsmanship make this pergola the focal point of the house. Photo: Jessica Abler, Los Angeles, CA

Affordable Medium Sized 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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