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Affordable Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Front Door Finishes
Front Door Finishes
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front veranda in Raleigh with brick paving and a roof extension.
Decks
Decks
Kelley RestorationKelley Restoration
Inspiration for a small classic front veranda in St Louis with a fire feature and decking.
Insolroll Shades
Insolroll Shades
The Blind Guy of KalispellThe Blind Guy of Kalispell
Large traditional back veranda in Other with decking and an awning.
Williamsburg Village Renovation
Williamsburg Village Renovation
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Photo of a medium sized classic front veranda in DC Metro with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Exterior Facelift
Exterior Facelift
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
As part of a larger project, Boardwalk Builders’ exterior facelift created a first floor entry and guest bedroom from what had been a partially-enclosed garage. New windows, western red cedar shingle siding, a re-centered entry door and added entry porch all served to transform a summer house to a year-round home. Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com
Natural Stone Paver Steps
Natural Stone Paver Steps
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Daco Natural stone paver patio and stairway
Photo of a medium sized classic side screened veranda in Atlanta with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
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!
Transitional Home Addition Urbana
Transitional Home Addition Urbana
Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.
French doors open to cedar bead board ceilings that line a enclosed screened porch area. All natural materials, colors and textures are used to infuse nature and indoor living into one. Buras Photography
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.
Traditional Houston Ranch-Style Gets Stunning Transitional Makeover
Traditional Houston Ranch-Style Gets Stunning Transitional Makeover
Eden McCleskeyEden McCleskey
Traditional 2 Story Ranch Exterior, Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter Painted Brick, Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain Shutters and Door, Wood Look Tile Front Porch, Dormer Windows, Double Farmhouse Doors. Photo by Bayou City 360
Porch conversion in Greenwood, Indiana
Porch conversion in Greenwood, Indiana
Gettum Associates IncGettum Associates Inc
Conversion of a covered porch to a screened porch to keep the bugs out!
Photo of a small traditional back screened veranda in Indianapolis with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Gallery
Gallery
GS Exterior ExpertsGS Exterior Experts
Photo of a small traditional front veranda in Denver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Enclosed Connecting Porch
Enclosed Connecting Porch
SpaceCraft ArchitectureSpaceCraft Architecture
Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional back screened veranda in Boston with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Front Porch and Master Bath
Front Porch and Master Bath
Quality CraftsmenQuality Craftsmen
Rebuilt porch with tongue and groove ceiling and fan. C. Augestad, Fox Photography, Marietta, GA
Photo of a small traditional front veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Gallery
Gallery
New Beginnings Landscape Inc.New Beginnings Landscape Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front veranda in Other with brick paving.
Open Back Porches
Open Back Porches
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
© 2014 Jan Stittleburg for Atlanta Decking.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Folly Cove
Folly Cove
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Richard Mandelkorn
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front veranda in Boston with a potted garden, concrete paving and a roof extension.
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.
Davis Residence
Davis Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
We don’t often do front porches but when we do they turn out like this! Spanning the face of the porch adjacent to sections of Key-Link railing there are six strong stone columns that reach all the way to ground to reinforce a sense of strength. On ether side of the steps is a sitting area affixed with a fan overhead. This project is a wonderful way to start your day off; enjoying a cup of coffee and the morning light.

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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