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Casa De Leon (Completed Mexican Hacienda Home)
Casa De Leon (Completed Mexican Hacienda Home)
Weststarr Custom Homes, LLC.Weststarr Custom Homes, LLC.
masonry porch with adobe stucco and stone wainscoating, stained wood beams, and cinched clay tile roofing (exposed underneath for authentic look and aging), reverse moreno satillo paving, and chiseled cantera stone paving around pool and spa. Designer/Builder; Michael Gomez Designer/Builder; Michael Gomez
The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
Teague Hunziker PhotographyTeague Hunziker Photography
©Teague Hunziker. Built in 1969. Architects Buff and Hensman
Inspiration for a large retro back veranda in Los Angeles with decking and a roof extension.
Stone Barn Farm
Stone Barn Farm
UserUser
This quintessential Sonoma farmhouse is in a vineyard on a storied 4.5-acre property, with a stone barn that dates back to 1896. The site is less than a mile from the historic central plaza and remains a small working farm with orchards and an olive grove. The new residence is a modern reinterpretation of the farmhouse vernacular, open to its surroundings from all sides. Care was taken to site the house to capture both morning and afternoon light throughout the year and minimize disturbance to the established vineyard. In each room of this single-story home, French doors replace windows, which create breezeways through the house. An extensive wrap-around porch anchors the house to the land and frames views in all directions. Organic material choices further reinforce the connection between the home and its surroundings. A mix of wood clapboard and shingle, seamed metal roofing, and stone wall accents ensure the new structure harmonizes with the late 18th-century structures. Collaborators: General Contractor: Landers Curry Inc. Landscape Design: The Land Collaborative
Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen
Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
This family enjoyed a full extension of the living space by enclosing their patio with Weatherwell aluminum shutters and creating the ultimate outdoor kitchen. The lockable shutters where installed as bifolds so the family can close them to secure their furniture, give them privacy, or weather the elements, or they can open them entirely to enjoy the outside.
Kentlands back porch feature
Kentlands back porch feature
Talon Construction Inc.Talon Construction Inc.
Talon Construction back porch in the Kentlands in Gaithersburg
Inspiration for a small classic back veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
Otero Signature HomesOtero Signature Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Cleveland with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Screen Porch - Addition
Screen Porch - Addition
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Design ideas for a large back screened veranda in Austin with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Palisades Screen porch
Palisades Screen porch
Landis Architects | BuildersLandis Architects | Builders
Photo of a contemporary back screened wood railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
portico e terrazza
portico e terrazza
Chiara Costa + Claudia Ponti ArchitettiChiara Costa + Claudia Ponti Architetti
Si vedono in questa fotografia le due terrazze per usufruire lo spazio esterno nelle varie stagioni: quella a livello del soggiorno in deck di legno, con copertura in ferro corten, esposta a nord-ovest, utilizzata in piena estate. Quella a livello più basso, a sud, con pavimentazione in cemento, per l'inverno e le mezze stagioni
Ozone Avenue, Sorrento
Ozone Avenue, Sorrento
Brownhill HomesBrownhill Homes
A place to relax. Glass balustrade so as not to obstruct the view of the generous pool, simple outdoor styling, panelled ceiling, merbau decking and screen, perfect grassed area, simple maintenance, feature lighting. This space has it all.
A Modest Porch Remodel on a Budget
A Modest Porch Remodel on a Budget
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
Our clients Wayne and Christa had an existing deck on their 25-year old home on its last legs. Badly in need of renovation and repair, the original was built by the former owners as a DIY project. The deck consisted of three different sections; a nice sized area immediately outside the patio door, a space to the left that stepped down into a sunken hot tub, and a small grilling area that transitioned to the right-hand side of the backyard. A screen porch was the option our clients chose, and we set out to create an efficient design. Using our final design and inexpensive materials, we were able to exceed their expectations and deliver a traditional screen porch within their budget.
Taylor: Bonus room porch
Taylor: Bonus room porch
JL Designs of Hilton Head Island, IncJL Designs of Hilton Head Island, Inc
Photo of a beach style back veranda in Charleston with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor Living Spaces
Dallas Landscape LightingDallas Landscape Lighting
Dallas Landscape Lighting took this outdoor entertaining space to the next level with string lighting (party lights), under counter LED lighting, fence lighting & more! Free estimates 214-202-7474
Iso'outdoor Kitchens
Iso'outdoor Kitchens
Earthcore IndustriesEarthcore Industries
8' Outdoor Kitchen that includes granite countertops, Bull Appliances, and sink. We finished the outdoor kitchen with matching brick to the existing exterior of the home for a streamline look.
Flintrock Residence
Flintrock Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Twist Tours Photography
Photo of a contemporary back veranda in Austin.
Black Rendered Extension
Black Rendered Extension
MOOi ArchitectureMOOi Architecture
External dusk view of extension with feature lighting under sunken garden bench
Contemporary back veranda in Cambridgeshire with decking.
Covered Outdoor Deck - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Covered Outdoor Deck - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. This plan is designed for people who value family togetherness, natural beauty, social gatherings and all of the little moments in-between. We hope you enjoy this home. At Cascade West we strive to surpass the needs, wants and expectations of every client and create a home that unifies and compliments their lifestyle. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya
Mirador Back Porch
Mirador Back Porch
Black + Vernooy ArchitectsBlack + Vernooy Architects
Designed by Black + Vernooy, built by Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.
The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
Teague Hunziker PhotographyTeague Hunziker Photography
©Teague Hunziker. Built in 1969. Architects Buff and Hensman
Design ideas for a large retro back veranda in Los Angeles with decking 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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