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Affordable Mixed Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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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.
Split-Level Porch Addition
Split-Level Porch Addition
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Medium sized classic front mixed railing veranda in Chicago with a potted garden, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Exterior Lantern Lighting
Exterior Lantern Lighting
French Market LanternsFrench Market Lanterns
Photo of a medium sized classic front mixed railing veranda in Houston with a water feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
New Bedford Porch Replacement
New Bedford Porch Replacement
Katie Hutchison StudioKatie Hutchison Studio
The previous front porch — captured in the “before” photos of the slideshow — was puzzling. The owner of this two-family home in New Bedford wasn’t sure how it had evolved, but both the first- and second-floor porch levels appeared to have been added on top of previous porches, which made for very curious enclosing guardrails. When the owner approached KHS, she was ready to completely remove the haphazard porches and start fresh with something more in keeping with her American Foursquare-style home. The new porches allow more daylight to reach the interior at both levels, while maintaining privacy from the street with guardrails containing paneled piers and tightly spaced balusters. New wide steps that have lower riser heights set the stage for a gracious entry. Since low maintenance materials were a priority for this homeowner, much of the porch is comprised of Azek trim elements. The porch decking is mahogany. New tapered posts and a gently sloped upper-porch roof meet the inset upper-level guardrail in a manner reminiscent of some of the more traditional porch treatments in the neighborhood. Transforming the porches has transformed this home’s curb appeal.
Side view of screened porch
Side view of screened porch
Porta ConstructionPorta Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized back screened mixed railing veranda in Baltimore with a roof extension.
The Mediterranean Meets California In Minnesota
The Mediterranean Meets California In Minnesota
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back screened mixed railing veranda in Minneapolis with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Award-Winning Historic Porch Restoration- Left Angle View
Award-Winning Historic Porch Restoration- Left Angle View
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
When we first saw this 1850's farmhouse, the porch was dangerously fragile and falling apart. It had an unstable foundation; rotting columns, handrails, and stairs; and the ceiling had a sag in it, indicating a potential structural problem. The homeowner's goal was to create a usable outdoor living space, while maintaining and respecting the architectural integrity of the home. We began by shoring up the porch roof structure so we could completely deconstruct the porch itself and what was left of its foundation. From the ground up, we rebuilt the whole structure, reusing as much of the original materials and millwork as possible. Because many of the 170-year-old decorative profiles aren't readily available today, our team of carpenters custom milled the majority of the new corbels, dentil molding, posts, and balusters. The porch was finished with some new lighting, composite decking, and a tongue-and-groove ceiling. The end result is a charming outdoor space for the homeowners to welcome guests, and enjoy the views of the old growth trees surrounding the home.
017 Ampliación de vivienda
017 Ampliación de vivienda
Veracruz ArquitecturaVeracruz Arquitectura
This is an example of a medium sized modern back screened mixed railing veranda in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Catskill Curb Appeal
Catskill Curb Appeal
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front mixed railing veranda in New York with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
The Armstrong - LBI0819
The Armstrong - LBI0819
Legacy Post & BeamLegacy Post & Beam
Post and beam home with wraparound porch for outdoor entertaining
Inspiration for a large rustic back mixed railing veranda with decking and a roof extension.
Front Yard Beautiful Entry Landscape
Front Yard Beautiful Entry Landscape
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
The front yard and entry walkway is flanked by soft mounds of artificial turf along with a mosaic of orange and deep red hughes within the plants. Designed and built by Landscape Logic. Photo: J.Dixx
Award-Winning Historic Porch Restoration- Left Angle View
Award-Winning Historic Porch Restoration- Left Angle View
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
When we first saw this 1850's farmhouse, the porch was dangerously fragile and falling apart. It had an unstable foundation; rotting columns, handrails, and stairs; and the ceiling had a sag in it, indicating a potential structural problem. The homeowner's goal was to create a usable outdoor living space, while maintaining and respecting the architectural integrity of the home. We began by shoring up the porch roof structure so we could completely deconstruct the porch itself and what was left of its foundation. From the ground up, we rebuilt the whole structure, reusing as much of the original materials and millwork as possible. Because many of the 170-year-old decorative profiles aren't readily available today, our team of carpenters custom milled the majority of the new corbels, dentil molding, posts, and balusters. The porch was finished with some new lighting, composite decking, and a tongue-and-groove ceiling. The end result is a charming outdoor space for the homeowners to welcome guests, and enjoy the views of the old growth trees surrounding the home.
Elliott City Screened Porch
Elliott City Screened Porch
Porta ConstructionPorta Construction
Medium sized back screened mixed railing veranda in Baltimore with a roof extension.
The Armstrong - LBI0819
The Armstrong - LBI0819
Legacy Post & BeamLegacy Post & Beam
Post and beam home with wraparound porch for entertaining
This is an example of a large rustic back mixed railing veranda with decking and a roof extension.
The Mediterranean Meets California In Minnesota
The Mediterranean Meets California In Minnesota
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back screened mixed railing veranda in Minneapolis with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Miller Residence
Miller Residence
WLCdesignWLCdesign
Photo of a small classic back mixed railing veranda in DC Metro with a potted garden and concrete slabs.
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.
Composite Deck - Stamford, CT
Composite Deck - Stamford, CT
Israel ConstructionIsrael Construction
Amazingly designed composite deck with composite railing. Incredible color matching. Impressive skills.
Medium sized modern back mixed railing veranda in New York with an outdoor kitchen and decking.
Exterior Projects & Sunrooms
Exterior Projects & Sunrooms
Art of Smart LLCArt of Smart LLC
Outdoor TV mounted to outdoor fireplace. Part of centralized video system. Thermally protected in case the owners want to use the fireplace.
Inspiration for a small traditional back mixed railing veranda in Birmingham with a fireplace, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
MBC Building & Remodeling, LLCMBC Building & Remodeling, LLC
DURING MBC: Custom door built into the skirting to allow access under the porch.
Large contemporary back mixed railing veranda in Other with with columns, decking and a roof extension.

Affordable Mixed 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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