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Bethesda, MD Modern Industrial Screen Porch
Bethesda, MD Modern Industrial Screen Porch
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Rear screened porch with wood-burning fireplace and additional firewood storage within mantel.
Medium sized modern back screened veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Tranquil Tree House
Tranquil Tree House
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
Contractor: Hughes & Lynn Building & Renovations Photos: Max Wedge Photography
Photo of a large traditional back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Fairhope Bayfront Living
Fairhope Bayfront Living
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
The expansive outdoor living area provides ample area for guests and family to sit around the fire pit, or over at the bar near the outdoor kitchen. Or, walk out under the beautiful old live oak and enjoy the sunset over Mobile Bay. The home and pool area were actually designed around this hundreds-year-old live oak. The expansive balcony and porch was designed to take in views of the bay and overlook the resort style pool. The architectural detail is evident across the home's exterior with beautiful molding and arched doorways to the indoor outdoor living area. This bay front cottage was built by Bob Evans and designed by Bob Chatham Custom Home Design. Photo Credit: Ted Miles
Camp Squam Lake- Porch
Camp Squam Lake- Porch
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Denali Construction Landscape Architect: Matthew Cunningham Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
This is an example of a rustic back screened veranda in Boston.
Austin Hybrid Home
Austin Hybrid Home
Texas Timber FramesTexas Timber Frames
Texas Timber Frames
Design ideas for a large classic back veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Manor Road Residence
Manor Road Residence
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
spacecrafting
Photo of a medium sized classic back veranda in Minneapolis with brick paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Batemans Rd, Gladesville by studioJLA
Batemans Rd, Gladesville by studioJLA
Justin Loe ArchitectsJustin Loe Architects
This outdoor kitchen area is an extension of the tv cabinet within the dwelling. The exterior cladding to the residence continues onto the joinery fronts. The concrete benchtop provides a practical yet stylish solution as a BBQ benchtop
Timber Framed Screen Porch
Timber Framed Screen Porch
Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc.Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc.
This beautiful screened in porch was handcrafted from Western Red Cedar. Photos Credit: Archer & Buchanan Architecture
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back veranda in Philadelphia.
Arts & Crafts Transformation
Arts & Crafts Transformation
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
A screened in porch at the of rear he yard allows the homeowners to take advantage of ideal views and entertaining possibilities.
Medium sized traditional back screened veranda in Chicago with decking and a roof extension.
Screen Porch
Screen Porch
Shier Signature Home LLC.Shier Signature Home LLC.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Vashon Island 1,750 sq ft FabCab
Vashon Island 1,750 sq ft FabCab
FabCabFabCab
Location: Vashon Island, WA. Photography by Dale Lang
Inspiration for a large rustic back veranda in Seattle with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Gotten Way Outdoor Kitchen
Gotten Way Outdoor Kitchen
Before and After Builders, Inc.Before and After Builders, Inc.
Grill, hot plate, and storage compartments with manufactured stone & Taj Majal Quartzite countertop! 10" x 10" x 10' Cypress columns, cedar trim, and pine tongue and groove ceiling!
The Shields
The Shields
Gustafson Properties, LLCGustafson Properties, LLC
The moderate color stain on this vaulted screened porch ceiling really brings out the character of the wood!
Design ideas for a back screened veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Elevated Screened Porch and Patio with Outdoor Fireplace in Sykesville, MD
Elevated Screened Porch and Patio with Outdoor Fireplace in Sykesville, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a large rustic back screened veranda in Baltimore with decking and a roof extension.
Richwood Hills Ranch
Richwood Hills Ranch
Preferred Builders of Watertown, LtdPreferred Builders of Watertown, Ltd
Dave Andersen Photography
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back screened veranda in Milwaukee with decking and a roof extension.
Wood Island Camp
Wood Island Camp
Winkelman ArchitectureWinkelman Architecture
Jeff Roberts Imaging
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back screened veranda in Portland Maine with a roof extension.
Rustic Outdoor Living
Rustic Outdoor Living
Mountainwood ConstructionMountainwood Construction
Cast iron elk adornment adds to the woodsy feel to this great mountain pergola.
Rustic back veranda in Other with a pergola.
Knous Outdoor Living
Knous Outdoor Living
Tim Disalvo & Co.Tim Disalvo & Co.
This enclosed porch was specially built for the Knous household. From the stone flooring to the exposed wood beam ceiling. This porch is made to entertain.
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point
Husserl GroupHusserl Group
Brad Husserl
Large mediterranean back veranda in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Gage Porch
Gage Porch
Wood Wise Design & RemodelingWood Wise Design & Remodeling
This mountain retreat-inspired porch is actually located in the heart of Raleigh NC. Designed with the existing house style and the wooded lot in mind, it is large and spacious, with plenty of room for family and friends.

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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