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Blue Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
Design ideas for a large traditional front veranda in Miami with a roof extension, decking and feature lighting.
Linden Shore Retreat, Branford, CT
Linden Shore Retreat, Branford, CT
Joseph Sepot ArchitectsJoseph Sepot Architects
Providing an exit to the south end of the home is a screened-in porch that runs the entire width of the home and provides wonderful views of the shoreline. Dennis M. Carbo Photography
Main House Front Porch
Main House Front Porch
GMF+ASSOCIATES architectsGMF+ASSOCIATES architects
Inspiration for a classic front wood railing veranda in Other with with columns and decking.
Royal Oak Renovation
Royal Oak Renovation
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
View of front porch of renovated 1914 Dutch Colonial farm house. © REAL-ARCH-MEDIA
Large country front veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Pinnacle Peak View House
Pinnacle Peak View House
NewWest design studio, llcNewWest design studio, llc
The front entry courtyard is a welcoming oasis in the Sonoran desert. Thompson Photographic
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front veranda in Phoenix with a potted garden, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Walkways
Walkways
Tabor Group LandscapeTabor Group Landscape
Tabor Group Landscape www.taborlandscape.com
Large traditional front veranda in Minneapolis with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
James Hardie Lap Siding Ijamsville, MD (Monterey Taupe)
James Hardie Lap Siding Ijamsville, MD (Monterey Taupe)
Custom Concepts Construction Inc.Custom Concepts Construction Inc.
In this image, you can see the Cobble Stone columns installed that create an elegant appearance of the front porch and dimension to the window trim as well. The contrast of the two colors brings out the architecture of the home. Creating depth can make any homes appearance elegant and welcoming.
Menlo Oaks Residence
Menlo Oaks Residence
Arcanum ArchitectureArcanum Architecture
Photo of a country front veranda in San Francisco with a roof extension.
Front Entries
Front Entries
D & M Outdoor Living SpacesD & M Outdoor Living Spaces
Photo of a medium sized classic front veranda in Chicago with brick paving.
Kentucky Craftsman Timber Frame Home - Paducah Residence - Front Porch
Kentucky Craftsman Timber Frame Home - Paducah Residence - Front Porch
Riverbend Timber FramingRiverbend Timber Framing
The front porch is the homeowner's favorite place to share a meal. Which is easy to see, with an amazing view of the farm under a beautiful, timber frame truss.
Dash Landing Farmhouse
Dash Landing Farmhouse
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Rob Karosis
Medium sized traditional front screened veranda in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension.
McCloud Residence
McCloud Residence
Scott Edwards ArchitectureScott Edwards Architecture
Photo of a victorian front veranda in Portland with a roof extension.
Front porch ramp
Front porch ramp
Headers 2 FootersHeaders 2 Footers
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Photo of a small traditional front wood railing veranda in Other.
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.
Inglenook Grove
Inglenook Grove
Riverwood Homes of ColoradoRiverwood Homes of Colorado
Photo of a medium sized classic front veranda in Denver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Covered Front Porch Addition
Covered Front Porch Addition
TS RenovationsTS Renovations
Amazing front porch transformations. We removed a small landing with a few steps and replaced it with and impressive porch that spans the entire front of the house with custom masonry work, a hip roof with bead board ceiling, included lighting, 2 fans, and railings.
Two-Story Beauty with Farmhouse Details
Two-Story Beauty with Farmhouse Details
Metzler Home BuildersMetzler Home Builders
Photo Credits: Vivid Home Photography
This is an example of a country front veranda.
Clinton Ave, Burleigh Heads
Clinton Ave, Burleigh Heads
Davey ConstructionsDavey Constructions
RIX Ryan Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style front veranda in Gold Coast - Tweed with a pergola and tiled flooring.
Front Patio - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Front Patio - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Sycamore Tan - SW 2855 Trim Color - Urban Bronze - SW 7048 Exterior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Mountain Ledge in Silverton Garage Doors by Wayne Dalton Door Product 9700 Series Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Fixtures by Elk Lighting Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Stunning Warm Contemporary
Stunning Warm Contemporary
Grove Custom HomesGrove Custom Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Portland with a roof extension and concrete slabs.

Blue Front 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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