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Locust Hills Modern
Locust Hills Modern
Andrea Swan - Swan ArchitectureAndrea Swan - Swan Architecture
Photo of a traditional back screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
BCD #2 Log Home
BCD #2 Log Home
Appalachian Log StructuresAppalachian Log Structures
Rick Lee Photograpy
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back veranda in Huntington with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Lake Sue Modern
Lake Sue Modern
FG Schaub Custom HomesFG Schaub Custom Homes
Loba Creative
This is an example of a large contemporary back veranda in Orlando with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Paradigm Construction Portfolio
Paradigm Construction Portfolio
Paradigm Construction CompanyParadigm Construction Company
Photo of a large traditional back veranda in Boise with a fire feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Compact Outdoor Alfresco Kitchen
Compact Outdoor Alfresco Kitchen
Kitchens by MatricKitchens by Matric
To execute this outdoor alfresco kitchen to meet and exceed Australian Fire Safety Standards, we used complete reconstituted stone bench tops and included this beside and around the entire built-in BBQ. Heat and moisture resistant board was used for the doors and carcasses to give a luxurious feel to this outdoor kitchen. Complete with an outdoor dining table and chairs, an outdoor bar fridge and an outdoor rangehood, this space is sure to be bustling with entertainment all year round.
Colonial Farmhouse
Colonial Farmhouse
Sloan Architects, P.C.Sloan Architects, P.C.
Sloan Architects, PC
Inspiration for a rural back veranda in New York with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Golfview - South Tampa - Custom Home
Golfview - South Tampa - Custom Home
Sample Properties IncSample Properties Inc
Enjoy the outdoor living space with an outdoor kitchen and space to dine, relax, and entertain. The outdoor fire place on the left frame of the photo brings an ever deeper element to this backyard oasis.
Spanish Colonial Revival Hacienda
Spanish Colonial Revival Hacienda
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Peter Becker General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back veranda in Santa Barbara with brick paving.
Peaceful Sitting Enclosed Porch
Peaceful Sitting Enclosed Porch
SpaceCraft ArchitectureSpaceCraft Architecture
Michael Lee Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Chesapeake Bay Cottage Renovation
Chesapeake Bay Cottage Renovation
Dames DesignDames Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back veranda in Philadelphia with decking and a roof extension.
Azek Deck, Screen Porch with Kitchen
Azek Deck, Screen Porch with Kitchen
Kliethermes Homes & RemodelingKliethermes Homes & Remodeling
Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling Inc. Screen porch with kitchen
This is an example of an expansive midcentury back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
107 W Walnut Ave Renovations
107 W Walnut Ave Renovations
Arimse Architects, LLCArimse Architects, LLC
Arimse Architects
Small classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Lakefront residence in Michigan
Lakefront residence in Michigan
Phantom ScreensPhantom Screens
An award-winning Lake Michigan lakefront retreat, designed by Visbeen Architects, Inc. and built by Insignia Homes in 2011. It won the Best Overall Home, Detroit Home Design Awards 2011 and features a large porch equipped with Phantom`s Executive motorized retractable screens, coupled with an expansive outdoor deck, to make outdoor entertaining a breeze. The screens' tracks, recessed into the porch columns, enable the screens to stay completely out of sight until needed.
Toledo 12
Toledo 12
Del Pino & del Valle Arquitectura · InteriorismoDel Pino & del Valle Arquitectura · Interiorismo
Large farmhouse back veranda in Malaga with natural stone paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
House in Potomac MD
House in Potomac MD
Cliff Elmore Architects PLLCCliff Elmore Architects PLLC
Catherine Tighe
Photo of a large classic back veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Slater Residence
Slater Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
This Outstanding Porch Project was completed in Downingtown, PA. It was built with TimberTech Brown Oak Evolutions Decking and White Vinyl Railing with Square White Balusters. This Porch Features Stone columns, a Stone Wall, and a Custom Built Open Porch. The Porch was designed with a Hip Style Roof and the interior is a Cathedral Style Ceiling Fished with White Vinyl. A Electrical Package was installed including, lights, ceiling fans, surround sound, and more. The Homeowner was thrilled with the outcome. This Space is ready to host any kind of party. Photography By: Keystone Custom Decks
Screened in Back Porch
Screened in Back Porch
Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior DesignerMarcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer
Exterior, Screened Porch, Natural Stone Fireplace, Marcelle Guilbeau
Inspiration for a large rural back screened veranda in Nashville with a roof extension.
2012 CotY Award Winning Exterior
2012 CotY Award Winning Exterior
Oteri Kitchen & Bath Inc.Oteri Kitchen & Bath Inc.
Medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Home Staging - Dutton Park
Home Staging - Dutton Park
Dani Louis DesignDani Louis Design
Traditional Queenslander
Photo of a large world-inspired back veranda in Brisbane with decking and a roof extension.
Open Back Porches
Open Back Porches
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
© 2014 Jan Stittleburg for Atlanta Decking & Fence.
Inspiration for a large traditional back screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.

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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