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Affordable Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Bethesda Screened Porch
Bethesda Screened Porch
Green Diva DesignsGreen Diva Designs
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back veranda in DC Metro with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Beautiful Upgrade For A Beautiful Parade Home
Beautiful Upgrade For A Beautiful Parade Home
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
They also desire to have a TV in the room. Senior designer Dave Duewel evaluated different locations, such as above the patio door. In the end we chose to place the TV above the fireplace. This has the added benefit of the TV being visible to viewers who are sitting on the adjacent patio, next to the pool.
Athens Master Bath Remodel and Porch Addition
Athens Master Bath Remodel and Porch Addition
Webber Development & ConstructionWebber Development & Construction
Large traditional front veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Landscape design
Landscape design
Construction Sound IntegrationConstruction Sound Integration
Small traditional back veranda in Cleveland with a water feature and concrete paving.
Open Front Porch
Open Front Porch
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
Photo of a medium sized classic front veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Recent projects and service replacements
Recent projects and service replacements
Amped Electrical Inc.Amped Electrical Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back veranda in Charlotte with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Recent projects and service replacements
Recent projects and service replacements
Amped Electrical Inc.Amped Electrical Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional back veranda in Charlotte with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Chevy Chase, MD Transitional Addition & Remodel
Chevy Chase, MD Transitional Addition & Remodel
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Axis Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side screened veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS
EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS
Blue Wagon Synthetic Turf Supply (Peninsula)Blue Wagon Synthetic Turf Supply (Peninsula)
Synthetic turf around pool. Great for year round no water or maintenance use.
Inspiration for a classic back veranda in San Francisco with concrete paving.
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.
Portico
Portico
VCS Remodeling LLC dba VCS ConstructionVCS Remodeling LLC dba VCS Construction
Front porch renovation
Design ideas for a traditional front veranda in DC Metro with with columns.
Concrete steps in Manassas
Concrete steps in Manassas
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Pyramid style concrete steps.
Photo of a small classic front veranda in Other with stamped concrete.
Ashburn, VA
Ashburn, VA
Amazing EZ Screen Porch WindowsAmazing EZ Screen Porch Windows
Design ideas for a traditional back screened veranda in Minneapolis.
Walker Custom Home
Walker Custom Home
Alair Homes CharlestonAlair Homes Charleston
This bright and colorful custom home has a lot of unique features that give the space personality. The wide open great room is a perfect place for the family to gather, with a large bright kitchen, gorgeous wood floors and a fireplace focal point with tons of character.
Bar-b-que with a View
Bar-b-que with a View
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
Outdoor Kitchen remodel with screened in porch. Photo: Eric Englehart Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
California Cool
California Cool
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
Front porch for the front of the house....firepit and sofas to give it warmth and inviting feel
Photo of a small classic front veranda in Phoenix with a fire feature and brick paving.
Open Back Porches
Open Back Porches
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
© 2014 Jan Stittleburg for Atlanta Decking.
Medium sized classic veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
The Silver Leaf
The Silver Leaf
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
Custom screened porch with single hung windows and a coffered ceiling.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back screened veranda with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Custom Decks and Patios
Custom Decks and Patios
Central Kentucky Home ImprovementsCentral Kentucky Home Improvements
Small classic front veranda in Other with decking.
Our Work
Our Work
Screens of Kentucky, LLCScreens of Kentucky, LLC
Photo of a large traditional back veranda in Louisville 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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