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Affordable 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.
dreamy back porch
dreamy back porch
Lindsey HeneLindsey Hene
Christina Wedge
This is an example of a large traditional back veranda in Atlanta with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Marsh View Residence
Marsh View Residence
ML Design, Allied ASIDML Design, Allied ASID
Inspiration for a small classic back screened veranda in Charleston 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.
Concrete steps in Manassas
Concrete steps in Manassas
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Pyramid style concrete steps.
Small classic front veranda in Other with stamped concrete.
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.
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.
Campbell Residence
Campbell Residence
seventy2architects llcseventy2architects llc
Janine Lamontagne Photography
Photo of a small classic back screened veranda in New York with decking 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.
Our Work
Our Work
Screens of Kentucky, LLCScreens of Kentucky, LLC
Large classic back screened veranda in Louisville with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
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.
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.
Residence, Washington, DC
Residence, Washington, DC
David Mitchell Interior DesignDavid Mitchell Interior Design
Angie Seckinger and Helen Norman
Inspiration for a small classic side screened veranda in DC Metro with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Arbor for Alley of the Planets Garden
Arbor for Alley of the Planets Garden
3D Green Planet Architects3D Green Planet Architects
Arbor extension of exiting porch with view of the alley of the planets. Home and Gardens were featured in Traditional Home 2001 magazine written by Elvin McDonald.
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
Waterfront at Parkside Homearama
Waterfront at Parkside Homearama
Sasser Construction L.C.Sasser Construction L.C.
Images in Light
Photo of a medium sized traditional front veranda in Richmond with a potted garden, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Beautiful Covered Outdoor Living Space
Beautiful Covered Outdoor Living Space
Palmetto Outdoor SpacesPalmetto Outdoor Spaces
The covered space is 26' wide x 16' projection with gutter system for capturing rain water and connecting downspouts to under home piping to avoid rain water in yard. The awning cover opens and closes with a handheld remote. When closed it protects your patio from rain, heat, and UV radiation. When open it allows warming sunshine onto deck and into home during cooler months. The homeowner loves to open louvered patio cover when the sun moves to front of home in afternoon. This allows light back into home, but not direct heat and sun glare. A traditional shingle roof would permanently block sunlight and solar energy into home and make the space dark. Only the American Louvered Roof Patio Cover allows such flexibility to have sun when you want it and shade when you need it. At night a starry sky can be enjoyed as well. When opened it's like not having any cover at all.
Northstone Huntersville, NC Screen Porch and Outdoor Living
Northstone Huntersville, NC Screen Porch and Outdoor Living
Premier Building and RenovationsPremier Building and Renovations
Medium sized traditional back screened veranda in Charlotte with a roof extension.

Affordable 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.
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