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Black Veranda with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Backyard Renovations- Arbor and deck
Backyard Renovations- Arbor and deck
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
The new pergola and deck make a welcoming back entry.
Photo of a small classic back veranda in Providence with decking and a pergola.
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.
Tranquil Tree House
Tranquil Tree House
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
Contractor: Hughes & Lynn Building & Renovations Photos: Max Wedge Photography
Large traditional back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Porch Addition
Porch Addition
J. Francis Company LLCJ. Francis Company LLC
About: Abandoned two years ago by a previous contractor, and overwhelmed by the challenges associated with building an updated porch respectful to this Queen Anne style home, J. Francis Company, LLC was referred to the customer by Maynes & Associates, Architects. Perched at the highest point on the North Side with a panoramic view is where Deb Mortillaro and Mike Gonze make their residence. Owners of the famous Dreadnought Wines and Palate Partners in the Strip District of Pittsburgh, Deb & Mike wanted a porch to use for entertaining & wine tasting parties. Design features include reuse of original porch footers, mahogany tongue & groove flooring, a railing system that compliments the original design yet complies with the code and features a clear coated Cyprus top rail. The original porch columns were most likely stone bases with wood posts that have been replaced with columns to enhance the updated look. The curved corner has been reproduced including a custom-built curved handrail. The whole porch comes together, tying in the red mahogany floor, Cyprus handrail, and stained bead board ceiling. The finished result is a breathtakingly beautiful wrap-around porch with ample room for guests and entertaining. Testimonial: "Our beloved porch had been taken down to be rebuilt for two years before we met the great folks at J. Francis Company. We knew this porch had great potential and all it would take was the right people to make it happen - ones with vision and great craftsmanship. In conjunction with our architect, Greg Maynes, Dave Myers of J. Francis Company guided this project along with tremendous skill and patience. His creative suggestions and practical thought made the process painless and exciting. The head carpenter JK was a marvel and added touches that made a spectacular difference. We use our home and especially this porch to entertain both clients and friends throughout the year. They all have been anxiously waiting to hear that it is done. A pleasant surprise will be theirs when they arrive."
Porches
Porches
Top Notch BuildersTop Notch Builders
Photo of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Minneapolis with a roof extension and decking.
Beautiful Covered Outdoor Living Space
Beautiful Covered Outdoor Living Space
Palmetto Outdoor SpacesPalmetto Outdoor Spaces
The covered space is 26' wide x 16' projection with gutter system for capturing rain water and connecting downspouts to under home piping to avoid rain water in yard. The awning cover opens and closes with a handheld remote. When closed it protects your patio from rain, heat, and UV radiation. When open it allows warming sunshine onto deck and into home during cooler months. The homeowner loves to open louvered patio cover when the sun moves to front of home in afternoon. This allows light back into home, but not direct heat and sun glare. A traditional shingle roof would permanently block sunlight and solar energy into home and make the space dark. Only the American Louvered Roof Patio Cover allows such flexibility to have sun when you want it and shade when you need it. At night a starry sky can be enjoyed as well. When opened it's like not having any cover at all.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Curt Hofer & AssociatesCurt Hofer & Associates
Tom Kessler Photography
Design ideas for a traditional veranda in Omaha with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Entry Way
Modern Entry Way
All Points Construction Inc.All Points Construction Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.
Ipe Deck & Screen Porch
Ipe Deck & Screen Porch
Integrity Design + BuildIntegrity Design + Build
Medium sized rural back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Screened Porch in Franklin
Screened Porch in Franklin
Building Company Number 7, Inc.Building Company Number 7, Inc.
We created a new outdoor living space for this family in Franklin. It is used as an extension of their living room. Designed and built by Building Company Number 7, INC. Photo Credit - Jonathon Nichols
Сад в ''Охтинском парке''.
Сад в ''Охтинском парке''.
DEREVO PARKDEREVO PARK
DerevoPark
Small traditional veranda in Saint Petersburg with decking.
landscape design
landscape design
L.I.U. Landscape Inc.L.I.U. Landscape Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front veranda in Los Angeles with decking and a roof extension.
Classic Summer Porch
Classic Summer Porch
Chapman Construction, LLCChapman Construction, LLC
Design ideas for a small traditional front veranda in Seattle with decking and a roof extension.
Patio Deck - New Westminster, BC
Patio Deck - New Westminster, BC
Dobie Pro PaintingDobie Pro Painting
Photo of a medium sized traditional front veranda in Vancouver with decking and a roof extension.
Lower deck
Lower deck
MacCoy Home Solutions, LLCMacCoy Home Solutions, LLC
This is an example of a back veranda in Seattle with decking and a roof extension.
Our Work
Our Work
Screens of Kentucky, LLCScreens of Kentucky, LLC
Inspiration for a large traditional back screened veranda in Orange County with a roof extension and decking.
Exterior Architecture
Exterior Architecture
Brightwater HomesBrightwater Homes
Photo of a medium sized rural front veranda in Atlanta with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Ipe Deck & Screen Porch
Ipe Deck & Screen Porch
Integrity Design + BuildIntegrity Design + Build
Medium sized farmhouse back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Contemporary Full Home Design in Raspberry Patch, CO
Contemporary Full Home Design in Raspberry Patch, CO
Sefra Maples Interior Design and ConsultingSefra Maples Interior Design and Consulting
This is an example of a large rustic front veranda in Denver with decking and a roof extension.

Black Veranda with Decking 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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