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Contemporary - Scarborough
Contemporary - Scarborough
Oswald HomesOswald Homes
This is an example of a contemporary veranda in Perth.
Elevated Screened Porch and Patio with Outdoor Fireplace in Sykesville, MD
Elevated Screened Porch and Patio with Outdoor Fireplace in Sykesville, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a large rustic back screened veranda in Baltimore with decking and a roof extension.
Best of Houzz 2015 - Porch (Richmond)
Best of Houzz 2015 - Porch (Richmond)
Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.
Loggia with outdoor dining area and grill center. Oak Beams and tongue and groove ceiling with bluestone patio. Winner of Best of Houzz 2015 Richmond Metro for Porch
Waxhaw NC Three Season Room With Outdoor Kitchen
Waxhaw NC Three Season Room With Outdoor Kitchen
Deck Plus, LLC - Outdoor AdditionsDeck Plus, LLC - Outdoor Additions
Custom three-season room porch in Waxhaw, NC by Deck Plus. The porch features a gable roof, an interior with an open rafter ceiling finish with an outdoor kitchen, and an integrated outdoor kitchen.
Es Pou. Vivienda en Formentera
Es Pou. Vivienda en Formentera
Marià Castelló, ArchitectureMarià Castelló, Architecture
Inspiration for a 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.
Midtown Atlanta Renovation/Addition
Midtown Atlanta Renovation/Addition
Anne ArchitectureAnne Architecture
Classic veranda in Atlanta with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Dune Lane
Dune Lane
Group3Group3
Inspiration for a veranda in Other.
Seaford
Seaford
Log Homes of AmericaLog Homes of America
Roger Wade - Photography M & R Services - Builder
Rustic veranda in Charlotte.
Rutherford House
Rutherford House
Peter J. Collins ArchitectsPeter J. Collins Architects
Large traditional back screened veranda in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.
peregrine 4 (barlas)
peregrine 4 (barlas)
Roost USA Inc.Roost USA Inc.
Inspiration for a small modern front veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Exteriors
Exteriors
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.
Hermitage
Hermitage
Legacy Custom HomesLegacy Custom Homes
Legacy Custom Homes, Inc Toblesky-Green Architects Kelly Nutt Designs
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front veranda in Orange County with a roof extension, natural stone paving and feature lighting.
Screen Porches
Screen Porches
VIN GADOURY CONSTRUCTION INCVIN GADOURY CONSTRUCTION INC
Design ideas for a classic veranda in Boston.
"Three Birds... One Stone"
"Three Birds... One Stone"
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Donald Chapman, AIA,CMB This unique project, located in Donalds, South Carolina began with the owners requesting three primary uses. First, it was have separate guest accommodations for family and friends when visiting their rural area. The desire to house and display collectible cars was the second goal. The owner’s passion of wine became the final feature incorporated into this multi use structure. This Guest House – Collector Garage – Wine Cellar was designed and constructed to settle into the picturesque farm setting and be reminiscent of an old house that once stood in the pasture. The front porch invites you to sit in a rocker or swing while enjoying the surrounding views. As you step inside the red oak door, the stair to the right leads guests up to a 1150 SF of living space that utilizes varied widths of red oak flooring that was harvested from the property and installed by the owner. Guest accommodations feature two bedroom suites joined by a nicely appointed living and dining area as well as fully stocked kitchen to provide a self-sufficient stay. Disguised behind two tone stained cement siding, cedar shutters and dark earth tones, the main level of the house features enough space for storing and displaying six of the owner’s automobiles. The collection is accented by natural light from the windows, painted wainscoting and trim while positioned on three toned speckled epoxy coated floors. The third and final use is located underground behind a custom built 3” thick arched door. This climatically controlled 2500 bottle wine cellar is highlighted with custom designed and owner built white oak racking system that was again constructed utilizing trees that were harvested from the property in earlier years. Other features are stained concrete floors, tongue and grooved pine ceiling and parch coated red walls. All are accented by low voltage track lighting along with a hand forged wrought iron & glass chandelier that is positioned above a wormy chestnut tasting table. Three wooden generator wheels salvaged from a local building were installed and act as additional storage and display for wine as well as give a historical tie to the community, always prompting interesting conversations among the owner’s and their guests. This all-electric Energy Star Certified project allowed the owner to capture all three desires into one environment… Three birds… one stone.
July 2012 - 1st Place Photo Contest Winner
July 2012 - 1st Place Photo Contest Winner
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
July 2012 Photo Contest 1st Place Winner New CableRail 1/8" Quick-Connect® Surface Mount Turnbuckles & Quick-Connect® Fixed Surface Mount fittings in traditional coastal railing. Liberty Cedar deck and railing with CableRail by Feeney Credit: Photo by Patrick Brickman photography Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC
Menlo Oaks Residence
Menlo Oaks Residence
Arcanum ArchitectureArcanum Architecture
Photo of a country front veranda in San Francisco with a roof extension.
Roselle - New Front Porch on existing farmhouse
Roselle - New Front Porch on existing farmhouse
Wendling DesignsWendling Designs
New covered wrap around front porch on existing farmhouse, with two story covered porch off second floor bedroom.
Inspiration for a country front veranda in Chicago with skirting.
Horizontal Railings with wide rectangular bars
Horizontal Railings with wide rectangular bars
Best Chicago Railings LLCBest Chicago Railings LLC
This is an example of a modern veranda in Chicago.
Estate - Peoa, Utah
Estate - Peoa, Utah
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
cabin, country home, covered porch, custom home, modern farmhouse, mountain home, natural materials, porch swing, rustic wood, snow
Photo of a farmhouse veranda in Salt Lake City with decking and a roof extension.

Blue 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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