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Enviable Porch Project
Enviable Porch Project
Metamorphosis Design-BuildMetamorphosis Design-Build
A one-and-a-half story home in Minneapolis' Hale neighborhood got a whole lot bigger when we helped these clients add on a screened-in porch. Photo by David J. Turner
2009 Showcase Home
2009 Showcase Home
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
This two story cottage built by Pat Achee of Achee Properties, Inc. is the Baldwin County Home builders Association's Showcase Home for 2009. Designed by Bob Chatham, it is the first BCHA Showcase Home to be built as a National Association Of Home Builders "Green Certified" home. Located in The Waters of Fairhope, Alabama only minutes from downtown Fairhope. The recycled wood, open rafter tails, screened porches and stone skirting make up some of the natural hues that give this house it's casual appeal. The separate guest suite can be a multifunctional area that provides privacy from the main house. The screened side porch with it's stone fireplace and flat screen TV is a great place to hang out and watch the games. Furnishings provided by Malouf Furniture and Design in Foley, AL.
1960 Ranch Home - Exterior
1960 Ranch Home - Exterior
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
This lovely home began as a complete remodel to a 1960 era ranch home. Warm, sunny colors and traditional details fill every space. The colorful gazebo overlooks the boccii court and a golf course. Shaded by stately palms, the dining patio is surrounded by a wrought iron railing. Hand plastered walls are etched and styled to reflect historical architectural details. The wine room is located in the basement where a cistern had been. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
Inspiration for a rustic back veranda in Milwaukee.
New Jersey Beach House
New Jersey Beach House
Garden State RetractablesGarden State Retractables
This New Jersey Beach house has Motorized retractable Screens and Hurricane Shutters to protect the home from Insects and the weather.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Rustic Three Season Room
Rustic Three Season Room
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Home built and designed by Divine Custom Homes Photos by Spacecrafting
Photo of a classic back screened veranda in Minneapolis with a roof extension.
Leawood KS Screened Porch, Patio, Deck & Paver Patio
Leawood KS Screened Porch, Patio, Deck & Paver Patio
Archadeck of Kansas CityArchadeck of Kansas City
This porch includes a gable roof to allow as much air and sunlight in as possible. This porch has a deck on either side creating many different outdoor living spaces.
Lake House
Lake House
Scott W Bartholomew ArchitectureScott W Bartholomew Architecture
Photos by J. Weiland
Medium sized classic back veranda in Other with decking, a fire feature and a roof extension.
Westover Residence
Westover Residence
Ed Hughey, Architect & RealtorEd Hughey, Architect & Realtor
http://dennisburnettphotography.com
Traditional back veranda in Austin with decking and a roof extension.
Upper Roof Deck
Upper Roof Deck
ChaletChalet
Landscape Architect: Chalet Architect: Burns and Beyerl Developer: Middlefork Development LLC
Large classic back veranda in Chicago with a fire feature, decking and a pergola.
Lake Geneva screen porch
Lake Geneva screen porch
Lake Geneva ArchitectsLake Geneva Architects
Architect - Jason R. Bernard Photography - Matt Mason
Large classic back veranda in Milwaukee with decking, a roof extension and a fire feature.
Conservatory & Sunroom - Hummelstown, PA
Conservatory & Sunroom - Hummelstown, PA
Deimler Family ConstructionDeimler Family Construction
Medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Clairemont Whole House Renovation
Clairemont Whole House Renovation
Terracotta Design BuildTerracotta Design Build
Jeff Herr
Photo of a medium sized classic back veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Isle of Palms Modern Cottage Porch & Pool
Isle of Palms Modern Cottage Porch & Pool
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Photo by: Warren Lieb
Large classic back veranda in Charleston.
Outdoor living retreat in Charlotte NC
Outdoor living retreat in Charlotte NC
Archadeck of CharlotteArchadeck of Charlotte
This beautiful screened porch has a modified gable roof allowing more light and air into this spacious screened porch. The light and airy feeling in this Charlotte screened porch is carried on with the lovely bright furnishings and festive lighting. The white trim and railings make for a cohesive bright feeling. A perfect place for reading a book, sipping wine with friends, a girls spa party or a cozy evening with the one you love. The tongue and groove ceiling is a bright glossy white to continue reflecting all of the gorgeous light for a bright shaded outdoor retreat.
Screen porch
Screen porch
Mahoney ArchitectsMahoney Architects
new screen porch addition with high beadboard ceilings and open views
Photo of a large eclectic back screened veranda in Boston with a roof extension.
Lake Keowee: Smith Private Residence
Lake Keowee: Smith Private Residence
Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris HomeLinda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
With its cedar shake roof and siding, complemented by Swannanoa stone, this lakeside home conveys the Nantucket style beautifully. The overall home design promises views to be enjoyed inside as well as out with a lovely screened porch with a Chippendale railing. Throughout the home are unique and striking features. Antique doors frame the opening into the living room from the entry. The living room is anchored by an antique mirror integrated into the overmantle of the fireplace. The kitchen is designed for functionality with a 48” Subzero refrigerator and Wolf range. Add in the marble countertops and industrial pendants over the large island and you have a stunning area. Antique lighting and a 19th century armoire are paired with painted paneling to give an edge to the much-loved Nantucket style in the master. Marble tile and heated floors give way to an amazing stainless steel freestanding tub in the master bath. Rachael Boling Photography
Wine Country Modern
Wine Country Modern
Lorin Hill, ArchitectLorin Hill, Architect
Wine Country Modern
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back veranda in San Francisco with a pergola.
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.

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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