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Blue Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Kitchen Grill
Outdoor Kitchen Grill
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Photo by Tre Dunham
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Laramie Residence
Laramie Residence
Ryan Duebber Architect, LLCRyan Duebber Architect, LLC
Laramie Residence - Screened porch and mudroom additions Ross Van Pelt Photography
Photo of a medium sized retro back screened veranda in Cincinnati with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Miraval
Miraval
Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean back veranda in Phoenix with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Shirley Park Lane
Shirley Park Lane
adaptARCHITECTUREadaptARCHITECTURE
Sky Images Australia
Photo of a large eclectic back veranda in Melbourne with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Screened Porch Addition
Screened Porch Addition
Della Monica Studios, Architecture & InteriorsDella Monica Studios, Architecture & Interiors
Photo of a large classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
N. Villere St
N. Villere St
MLM INCORPORATEDMLM INCORPORATED
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back veranda in New Orleans with a pergola.
Rosebank Transitional Craftsman
Rosebank Transitional Craftsman
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
Photo of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Nashville with decking and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Patio, Porch or Deck
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Patio, Porch or Deck
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Aluminum shutters were used to turn this deck from an open unusable space to a private and luxurious outdoor living space with lounge area, dining area, and jacuzzi. The Aluminum shutters were used to create privacy from the next door neighbors, with the front shutters really authenticating the appearance of a true outdoor room.The outlook was able to be controlled with the moveable blades.
NE Austin Cedar Pergola Addition
NE Austin Cedar Pergola Addition
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
With daytime temperatures hovering in the high 90’s in the coming days, many Austin area residents will be in search of shade or shelter. Archadeck of Austin offered this family a solution for remaining outdoors for more hours, even in full sun and sweltering heat, with a custom-designed cedar pergola that is not only gorgeous, but also offers UV protection, giving credence to our statement that each of our pergola design and building projects is truly one-of-a-kind.
Cherokee Trail Outdoor Living- 2017
Cherokee Trail Outdoor Living- 2017
Key ResidentialKey Residential
Jimi Smith Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean back screened veranda in Dallas with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Garden Pergola
Garden Pergola
Forever RedwoodForever Redwood
30' x 16' Garden Pergola in Redwood. Slats set at 12 inches on center. Main roof rafters set at 18 inches on center. Free standing. Includes anchor kit for concrete (hidden under post boots). This job was shipped to Renton, Washington.
Lakeside Family Heirloom
Lakeside Family Heirloom
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
Scott Bergmann Photography
This is an example of an expansive rustic back veranda in Boston with a roof extension.
Porches
Porches
Common VisionCommon Vision
This is an example of a large classic back screened veranda in Bridgeport with decking and a roof extension.
Leesburg Composite Porch
Leesburg Composite Porch
KR Estates General Contractor IncKR Estates General Contractor Inc
KR Exteriors Custom Built Composite Porch
This is an example of a medium sized modern back screened mixed railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Horse Park Road
Horse Park Road
CECILIA ROSE DESIGNSCECILIA ROSE DESIGNS
Beautiful stone gas fireplace that warms it's guests with a flip of a switch. This 18'x24' porch easily entertains guests and parties of many types. Trex flooring helps this space to be maintained with very little effort.
Hollow Way Residence
Hollow Way Residence
William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back veranda in Dallas with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Contemporary Spec
Contemporary Spec
Allen Irvin - DesignerAllen Irvin - Designer
outdoor living flows out to pool deck
Design ideas for a contemporary back veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen and stamped concrete.
Patio Cover - C
Patio Cover - C
The Residence DoctorThe Residence Doctor
The existing concrete slab was enlarged and a cover was added, complete with two ceiling fans. A stone fire pit was added just off of the patio.
Design ideas for a large classic back veranda in Houston with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Porch and Pergola
Porch and Pergola
Rooms Without WallsRooms Without Walls
Extension of existing gable on the back of the house with an arched chevron pattern in the front and a pergola on the side of the new roof. Pergola is made with a western red rough cedar to match the beams, posts, and trim of the new covered patio. Stained concrete and landscaping was existing. Design included the patio cover and pergola. - Picture by "Scott Ward"
Porch Sitting Area
Porch Sitting Area
CS Thomas ConstructionCS Thomas Construction
Mahogany doors, herringbone pattern brick floors, separate sitting and dining areas.
Inspiration for a back screened veranda in Other with brick paving and a roof extension.

Blue 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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