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Pemberton Heights Colonial
Pemberton Heights Colonial
Stephanie WilsonStephanie Wilson
Back Porch Interior Design: Stephanie Wilson Interiors Photo credit: Shelly Hoffman
Photo of a classic veranda in Austin with decking and a roof extension.
Screen Porch Addition
Screen Porch Addition
Fowlkes StudioFowlkes Studio
Brandon Webster Photography
Contemporary screened veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Costa Del Rey Back Porch, Pavilion and Outdoor Kitchen
Costa Del Rey Back Porch, Pavilion and Outdoor Kitchen
WellDone Building ProjectsWellDone Building Projects
Design ideas for a classic back veranda in Houston with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Franklin, TN Estate
Franklin, TN Estate
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
The glass doors leading from the Great Room to the screened porch can be folded to provide three large openings for the Southern breeze to travel through the home. Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Madison Valley Residence
Madison Valley Residence
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
Derik Olsen Photography
Photo of a rustic front veranda in Other with a roof extension and feature lighting.
Exterior Power washing and Painting
Exterior Power washing and Painting
The Westchester TeamThe Westchester Team
Finished photo Power washed, Treated with biodegradable solution, Benjamin Moore Stain and or Latex Paint.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Shed Roof Portico (Georgia)
Shed Roof Portico (Georgia)
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Shed (flat) roof portico adds great curb appeal and protection on a budget. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
This is an example of a small traditional front veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Mallorca Chandelier
Mallorca Chandelier
Laura Lee DesignsLaura Lee Designs
Chandelier, Laura Lee Designs
Photo of a victorian veranda in San Diego with a roof extension and a living wall.
Front Porches
Front Porches
Atlanta Porch & PatioAtlanta Porch & Patio
A view from the front walkway of the Craftsman style porch. The white wood floors and painted ceiling make it look polished and classic, and the fans help keep you cool in the summer. At Atlanta Porch & Patio we are dedicated to building beautiful custom porches, decks, and outdoor living spaces throughout the metro Atlanta area. Our mission is to turn our clients’ ideas, dreams, and visions into personalized, tangible outcomes. Clients of Atlanta Porch & Patio rest easy knowing each step of their project is performed to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and dependability. Our team of builders and craftsmen are licensed, insured, and always up to date on trends, products, designs, and building codes. We are constantly educating ourselves in order to provide our clients the best services at the best prices. We deliver the ultimate professional experience with every step of our projects. After setting up a consultation through our website or by calling the office, we will meet with you in your home to discuss all of your ideas and concerns. After our initial meeting and site consultation, we will compile a detailed design plan and quote complete with renderings and a full listing of the materials to be used. Upon your approval, we will then draw up the necessary paperwork and decide on a project start date. From demo to cleanup, we strive to deliver your ultimate relaxation destination on time and on budget.
Hamptons Renovation
Hamptons Renovation
Petrie Interior DesignsPetrie Interior Designs
Renovated outdoor patio with new flooring, furnishings upholstery, pass through window, and skylight. Design by Petrie Point Interior Design. Lorin Klaris Photography
Eastern Avenue
Eastern Avenue
Bayview BuildersBayview Builders
David Burroughs
This is an example of a small classic front veranda in Baltimore with a roof extension.
Screen Porch Addition with Enclosed Spa Tub
Screen Porch Addition with Enclosed Spa Tub
William Sisk DesignsWilliam Sisk Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back screened veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Outdoor Living Areas & Pools
Outdoor Living Areas & Pools
Simmons Estate HomesSimmons Estate Homes
Inspiration for a rustic veranda in Dallas with a roof extension and a fire feature.
maple-bluff-traditional-screen-porch-addition
maple-bluff-traditional-screen-porch-addition
Architectural Building Arts, Inc.Architectural Building Arts, Inc.
Joe DeMaio Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Other with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Screened Porches: Bring the Outside In
Screened Porches: Bring the Outside In
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
Vertical 4-Track windows transform your screen porch into a space that is usable three seasons or even all year round. These vinyl windows are available in multiple sizes and are designed to allow you to open them 25%, 50%, or 75%. ~Archadeck of Chicagoland
Atlantic Archives Images
Atlantic Archives Images
Atlantic Archives, Inc.Atlantic Archives, Inc.
Atlantic Archives/Richard Leo Johnson
Photo of a romantic veranda in Atlanta with a pergola.
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Photo of an expansive traditional back wire cable railing veranda in DC Metro with all types of cover and a bbq area.
French Quarter Original Bracket
French Quarter Original Bracket
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Classic Southern style home paired with traditional French Quarter Lanterns. The white siding, wood doors, and metal roof are complemented well with the copper gas lanterns.
Porch conversion in Greenwood, Indiana
Porch conversion in Greenwood, Indiana
Gettum Associates IncGettum Associates Inc
Conversion of a covered porch to a screened porch to keep the bugs out!
Photo of a small traditional back screened veranda in Indianapolis with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Porches & Screened Porches
Porches & Screened Porches
Synergy OutdoorSynergy Outdoor
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.

Black Veranda with All Types of Cover 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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