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Front and Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Wine Country Modern
Wine Country Modern
Lorin Hill, ArchitectLorin Hill, Architect
Wine Country Modern
Design ideas for a large contemporary back veranda in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse 03
Modern Farmhouse 03
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Large rural front veranda in Other with with columns, concrete paving and a roof extension.
The Branches
The Branches
Elle Du Monde LLCElle Du Monde LLC
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse back screened mixed railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
House on the Lake- Shorewood
House on the Lake- Shorewood
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
EXTRA cozy screen porch. We have a wood burning fireplace, heated tile floors and infrared ceiling mounted heaters to enjoy this space year round...even in winter!
Screened Back Porch
Screened Back Porch
CS Thomas ConstructionCS Thomas Construction
Exposed scissor trusses, heated Indian limestone floors, outdoor brick fireplace, bed swing, and a 17-ft accordion door opens to dining/sitting room.
Photo of a farmhouse back screened veranda in Other.
Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour
Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Photo of a large beach style back veranda in Baltimore with natural stone paving, a roof extension and with columns.
Modern Farm House Front Door and Exterior Porch
Modern Farm House Front Door and Exterior Porch
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
This Black and Light Hardwood Modern Farmhouse is the home of your dreams. The window in the door gives it extra added natural light. Also, the Belleville smooth door with Quill glass is the perfect addition.
Franklin, TN Estate
Franklin, TN Estate
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
The glass doors leading from the Great Room to the screened porch can be folded to provide three large openings for the Southern breeze to travel through the home. Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Exterior Remodel
Exterior Remodel
StoneWood Builders of MaineStoneWood Builders of Maine
Back porch with stairs leading to irregular blue stone patio
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Portland Maine with decking.
Award Winning "Best Vacation Home in Michigan" - Detroit Home 2016
Award Winning "Best Vacation Home in Michigan" - Detroit Home 2016
Cottage Company of Harbor SpringsCottage Company of Harbor Springs
This is an example of a nautical front veranda in Other with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Front Door
Front Door
Forst Construction, Inc.Forst Construction, Inc.
Warm and welcoming. Detailed covered front entrance and porch. Bluestone walkway and bluestone slabs as steps up to porch.
Large traditional front veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Santa Barbara Modern
Santa Barbara Modern
Faulkner Perrin Custom HomesFaulkner Perrin Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large modern back screened veranda in Dallas with concrete paving and a roof extension.
The Ellis Cottage Home
The Ellis Cottage Home
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING, LLCLAND DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING, LLC
The Ellis is a three-bedroom, two-story cottage home filled with character and charm inside and out. Functioning as an additional room, the large, covered front porch stretches the entire width of the home and serves as the primary entrance. It also happens to be a great spot to enjoy a family dinner or a cup of tea on a cool summer night. Inside, the comfort and charm continues: hardwood flooring, high ceilings, and numerous, large windows flood the interior with natural light, creating a warm and inviting space.
Southern Living August 2015 Feature
Southern Living August 2015 Feature
European Stone ConceptsEuropean Stone Concepts
Photography by Laurey Glenn
This is an example of a medium sized country back veranda in Richmond with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Porches & Screened Porches
Porches & Screened Porches
Synergy OutdoorSynergy Outdoor
Photo of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Atlanta.
New Barn
New Barn
Pinemar, IncPinemar, Inc
Jeffrey Totaro Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder.
Photo of a rural front veranda in Philadelphia with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
Large traditional front veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
Inspiration for a rustic back veranda in Milwaukee.
Lake House
Lake House
Karen Kempf InteriorsKaren Kempf Interiors
This family’s second home was designed to reflect their love of the beach and easy weekend living. Low maintenance materials were used so their time here could be focused on fun and not on worrying about or caring for high maintenance elements. Copyright 2012 Milwaukee Magazine/Photos by Adam Ryan Morris at Morris Creative, LLC.
A Transitional Home with a Modern Airy Feel
A Transitional Home with a Modern Airy Feel
J.Banks DesignJ.Banks Design
Traditional front veranda in Atlanta.

Front and Back 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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