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Back and Side Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Addition A
Addition A
BACK ConstructionBACK Construction
Small traditional back veranda in Louisville with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Pearl
Pearl
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
The Pearl is a Contemporary styled Florida Tropical home. The Pearl was designed and built by Josh Wynne Construction. The design was a reflection of the unusually shaped lot which is quite pie shaped. This green home is expected to achieve the LEED Platinum rating and is certified Energy Star, FGBC Platinum and FPL BuildSmart. Photos by Ryan Gamma
Echo Farms Changes
Echo Farms Changes
JRS ConstructionJRS Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Wilmington with decking and an awning.
Conservatory & Sunroom - Hummelstown, PA
Conservatory & Sunroom - Hummelstown, PA
Deimler Family ConstructionDeimler Family Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Hamptons Beach House
Hamptons Beach House
aamodt / plumb architectsaamodt / plumb architects
Water-jet cut metal screens that protect the windows from hurricane force winds. Photo by Eduard Hueber
This is an example of a nautical side veranda in New York with a roof extension.
Back Porch
Back Porch
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
The Tuscan columns, bead board ceiling, and privacy screening, give this spacious porch a finished, stately look.
Design ideas for a large traditional back veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
SD House
SD House
thirdstone inc. [^]thirdstone inc. [^]
Project: SD House Design by: www.thirdstone.ca Photography: Merle Prosofsky
Modern back veranda in Edmonton.
Porch
Porch
Studio KohlhaasStudio Kohlhaas
New screened porch added to old Austin home. Outdoor gas fireplace.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic side veranda in Austin with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Palmetto Bluff - Private Residence
Palmetto Bluff - Private Residence
Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris HomeLinda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
This lovely home sits in one of the most pristine and preserved places in the country - Palmetto Bluff, in Bluffton, SC. The natural beauty and richness of this area create an exceptional place to call home or to visit. The house lies along the river and fits in perfectly with its surroundings. 4,000 square feet - four bedrooms, four and one-half baths All photos taken by Rachael Boling Photography
Sun Room with Bluestone Flooring, Bead Board Ceiling, and Stone Fireplace
Sun Room with Bluestone Flooring, Bead Board Ceiling, and Stone Fireplace
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Sun Room with Bluestone Flooring, Bead Board Ceiling, and Stone raised hearth fireplace.
Traditional Porch
Traditional Porch
Inspiration for a large traditional back veranda in Other with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Arlington Craftsman-styled Screen Porch
Arlington Craftsman-styled Screen Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Craftsman Inspired Screen Porch
Photo of a medium sized traditional back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Moreland - Palmetto Bluff Low Country Transitional Home
Moreland - Palmetto Bluff Low Country Transitional Home
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Screen porch with bed swing, cable railing, Hartstone concrete tile floor, shiplap wood ceiling, and views of live oak and marsh.
This is an example of a classic back screened wire cable railing veranda in Charleston with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Three-Seasons Porch
Three-Seasons Porch
Interior Enhancement Group, Inc.Interior Enhancement Group, Inc.
When designing an outdoor space, we always ensure that we carry the indoor style outside so that one space flows into another. We chose swivel wicker chairs so that family and friends can converse or turn toward the lake to enjoy the view and the activity.
Tudor Style Screened Porch Addition
Tudor Style Screened Porch Addition
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The newly added screened porch looks like it has always been there. The arch and screen details mimic the original design of the covered back entry. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.
2019 Artisan Home Tour
2019 Artisan Home Tour
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
According folding doors open from a lounge area onto a covered porch complete with custom fireplace and TV. It allows guests to flow easily from inside to outside, especially when the phantom screens are down and the doors can remain open.
Lake Guntersville
Lake Guntersville
Jeff Thomas ArchitectsJeff Thomas Architects
Photo of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Other with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Daniel Island Creekside
Daniel Island Creekside
DLB Custom Home DesignDLB Custom Home Design
Patrick Brickman
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Charleston with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
2017 Spring Parade of Homes- Thornapple River
2017 Spring Parade of Homes- Thornapple River
TruKitchensTruKitchens
Builder: BDR Executive Custom Homes Architect: 42 North - Architecture + Design Interior Design: Christine DiMaria Design Photographer: Chuck Heiney
Design ideas for a large modern back screened veranda in Grand Rapids with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Elegant Stamped & Stained Decorative Concrete Overlay: San Antonio, TX
Elegant Stamped & Stained Decorative Concrete Overlay: San Antonio, TX
Diamond DecksDiamond Decks
Diamond Decks can make your backyard dream a reality! It was an absolute pleasure working with our client to bring their ideas to life. Our goal was to design and develop a unique patio experience that adds a touch of elegance. This maintenance free solution was created using decorative concrete. Our customer is now enjoying their brand new porch! Call us today if you have any questions on how we can help you with your outdoor project.

Back and Side 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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