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Back Veranda with an Awning Ideas and Designs

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The Blind Guy of KalispellThe Blind Guy of Kalispell
Large traditional back veranda in Other with decking and an awning.
Outdoor Awnings
Outdoor Awnings
Create RemodelingCreate Remodeling
These rich outdoor awnings provide dimension and add a unique look to the rear of this home. Photo credit: Tom Musch
Design ideas for a traditional back veranda in Chicago with an awning.
Calistoga
Calistoga
JKT Associates, Inc.JKT Associates, Inc.
Amy A. Alper, Architect Landscape Design by Merge Studio Photos by John Merkl
Inspiration for a country back veranda in San Francisco with tiled flooring and an awning.
Awnings & Screens
Awnings & Screens
Panhandle Garage DoorsPanhandle Garage Doors
This is an example of a small traditional back veranda in Miami with decking and an awning.
Awnings
Awnings
NuImage Awnings of MaineNuImage Awnings of Maine
Design ideas for a large back veranda in Portland Maine with an awning.
Eastport Ipe deck
Eastport Ipe deck
Fine Decks Inc.Fine Decks Inc.
Featured in Deck Design book by Steve Cory
Inspiration for a large traditional back veranda in DC Metro with an awning and decking.
Broad Ripple Modern Craftsman
Broad Ripple Modern Craftsman
WERK | Building ModernWERK | Building Modern
Back porch continues Craftsman theme but with a slightly more modern twist. Deck was designed to integrate and wrap pre-existing monumental hardwood - Architecture/Interior Design/Renderings/Photography: HAUS | Architecture - Construction Management: WERK | Building Modern
Backyard Bungalow
Backyard Bungalow
J Brewer and Associates, INC.J Brewer and Associates, INC.
This structure started as a backyard arbor. The homeowner wanted a more sheltered structure, so the J Brewer and Associates team, built a more house like structure, built a roof with greenhouse roofing, and screened in a quiet hideaway for the homeowner to enjoy with the family. Photo by Jillian Dolberry
Ashcroft Ave, Edina MN
Ashcroft Ave, Edina MN
OSLO BuildersOSLO Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized back screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking and an awning.
Canopy
Canopy
Otter Creek AwningsOtter Creek Awnings
A large canopy with Solar Shades allow you to extend your home living space to a beautiful outdoor living that is hassle fee.
Back veranda in Burlington with decking and an awning.
Classic meets contemporary family home
Classic meets contemporary family home
Cordony GroupCordony Group
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Sydney with decking and an awning.
Milton Basement Remodel
Milton Basement Remodel
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
This portico was built around the rear entry to the home to produce a sheltered area that could be better utilized as an entry point to the home. Also included was interior remodeling of the space and incorporation of a skylight into the roofline above the alclove.
Whitehouse Plantation
Whitehouse Plantation
Goggans Residential ArchitectureGoggans Residential Architecture
Atlantic Archives Inc, / Richard Leo Johnson
Inspiration for a large rural back screened veranda in Charleston with decking and an awning.
Warm & Welcoming Covered Porch
Warm & Welcoming Covered Porch
Kelley Design GroupKelley Design Group
Covered porch with a wood accent wall and sliding doors that open all the way into the home.
Rural back veranda in Austin with concrete slabs and an awning.
Fairfax Backyard Retreat - Stone patio, walls, walkways, steps
Fairfax Backyard Retreat - Stone patio, walls, walkways, steps
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
Large traditional back veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving and an awning.
Skylark
Skylark
EcoView DesignEcoView Design
This is an example of a large farmhouse back veranda in Sydney with a fire feature, decking and an awning.
Pergolas - Outdoor Motorized Shade Structure
Pergolas - Outdoor Motorized Shade Structure
EX Design GroupEX Design Group
Outdoor motorized shading that is customized and designed specifically by EX Design Group creates exquisite solutions for year round enjoyment of outdoor spaces. Motorized Pergolas are retractable roof systems ideal for modern architectural settings. The structure is made of aluminium treated with exclusive an aluinox treatment making the metal surface similar to steel. The utility of the structures have absolutely unmatched aesthetics.
Lake Austin Overlook
Lake Austin Overlook
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Tre Dunham 2018
Photo of a large contemporary back veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and an awning.
MODERN BELGIAN FARMHOUSE, CONNECTICUT
MODERN BELGIAN FARMHOUSE, CONNECTICUT
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jane Beiles
Photo of a large traditional back veranda in New York with natural stone paving, a fire feature and an awning.
A Home For Life
A Home For Life
AV Architects + BuildersAV Architects + Builders
AV Architects + Builders Location: Tysons, VA, USA The Home for Life project was customized around our client’s lifestyle so that he could enjoy the home for many years to come. Designed with empty nesters and baby boomers in mind, our custom design used a different approach to the disparity of square footage on each floor. The main level measures out at 2,300 square feet while the lower and upper levels of the home measure out at 1000 square feet each, respectively. The open floor plan of the main level features a master suite and master bath, personal office, kitchen and dining areas, and a two-car garage that opens to a mudroom and laundry room. The upper level features two generously sized en-suite bedrooms while the lower level features an extra guest room with a full bath and an exercise/rec room. The backyard offers 800 square feet of travertine patio with an elegant outdoor kitchen, while the front entry has a covered 300 square foot porch with custom landscape lighting. The biggest challenge of the project was dealing with the size of the lot, measuring only a ¼ acre. Because the majority of square footage was dedicated to the main floor, we had to make sure that the main rooms had plenty of natural lighting. Our solution was to place the public spaces (Great room and outdoor patio) facing south, and the more private spaces (Bedrooms) facing north. The common misconception with small homes is that they cannot factor in everything the homeowner wants. With our custom design, we created an open concept space that features all the amenities of a luxury lifestyle in a home measuring a total of 4300 square feet. Jim Tetro Architectural Photography

Back Veranda with an Awning 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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