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Cary EZ breeze Porch
Cary EZ breeze Porch
Weatherford Construction CompanyWeatherford Construction Company
This is an example of a large back metal railing veranda in Raleigh with a fireplace.
Lone Ash Lookout
Lone Ash Lookout
Cushman Design GroupCushman Design Group
Design ideas for a classic front mixed railing veranda in Burlington.
Artisan Custom Homes
Artisan Custom Homes
Jim Schmid PhotographyJim Schmid Photography
Large Back porch with dining table, swing, rustic furniture, white brick fireplace, and wood accents. Beautiful lake view.
Large beach style back metal railing veranda in Charlotte with a fireplace and decking.
Lowther Hall Lane II
Lowther Hall Lane II
Ryan Miller BuildersRyan Miller Builders
This is an example of a large nautical back metal railing veranda in Other with a fireplace, brick paving and a roof extension.
Midwest Outdoor Living Porch Addition
Midwest Outdoor Living Porch Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Midwest modern farmhouse porch addition with stone fireplace.
This is an example of a large rural back mixed railing veranda in Columbus with a fireplace, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Veranda B Floor Plan - McAuliffe
Veranda B Floor Plan - McAuliffe
Front Light Building Co.Front Light Building Co.
Design ideas for a front screened wood railing veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Brise Soleil Addition
Modern Brise Soleil Addition
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Inspiration for a large modern back screened metal railing veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Eze-Breeze Porches
Eze-Breeze Porches
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
Eze-Breeze back porch designed and built by Atlanta Decking.
Photo of a medium sized classic screened mixed railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Oak Grove New Construction
Oak Grove New Construction
Berry Design BuildBerry Design Build
Large traditional back metal railing veranda in Atlanta with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Covered patio/outdoor living
Covered patio/outdoor living
Legacy Builders GroupLegacy Builders Group
Our clients wanted to update their old uncovered deck and create a comfortable outdoor living space. Before the renovation they were exposed to the weather and now they can use this space all year long.
Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
The screen porch has a Fir beam ceiling, Ipe decking, and a flat screen TV mounted over a stone clad gas fireplace.
Photo of a large classic back screened wood railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Bridgestone Pass
Bridgestone Pass
Coleman Builders, LLCColeman Builders, LLC
This is an example of a large nautical back screened metal railing veranda in Charleston.
2708 Jenkins Point Road
2708 Jenkins Point Road
Cobb ArchitectsCobb Architects
Large classic back wood railing veranda in Charleston with a fireplace, a roof extension and tiled flooring.
Back Porch
Back Porch
7th & Line Inc.7th & Line Inc.
Modern back wire cable railing veranda with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Watermark at Bearspaw | Farmhouse - All Seasons Room
Watermark at Bearspaw | Farmhouse - All Seasons Room
Andison Residential DesignAndison Residential Design
All Seasons Room with Exterior Fireplace Modern Farmhouse - Custom Home Calgary, Alberta
This is an example of a large country side metal railing veranda in Calgary with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Eskuri Residence The Cliffs Keowee Springs
Eskuri Residence The Cliffs Keowee Springs
Hillcrest Homes of Keowee Inc.Hillcrest Homes of Keowee Inc.
Aaron
Photo of a rustic metal railing veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Cape Cod Cottage Front Porch Oasis
Cape Cod Cottage Front Porch Oasis
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a traditional front wood railing veranda in Chicago with skirting, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Buchanan River House
Buchanan River House
Searl Lamaster Howe ArchitectsSearl Lamaster Howe Architects
A small porch is tucked between the house's oversized granite chminey and the guest bedroom wing. Skylights bring in light flitered by the tree canopy.
Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Built Better ConstructionBuilt Better Construction
Front Porch Renovation with Bluestone Patio and Beautiful Railings. Designed to be Functional and Low Maintenance with Composite Ceiling, Columns and Railings
Honorable Mentions - 2022 - Modern home re-design
Honorable Mentions - 2022 - Modern home re-design
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
Full exterior modern re-design, with new front porch of a home in Hinsdale, IL using DesignRail® Kits and CableRail.
Design ideas for a modern front metal railing veranda in Chicago.

All 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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