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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.
Magnolia - Touchdown Drive
Magnolia - Touchdown Drive
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
Medium sized traditional back veranda in Other with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Elm Street Front Porch Remodel
Elm Street Front Porch Remodel
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
This beautiful home in Westfield, NJ needed a little front porch TLC. Anthony James Master builders came in and secured the structure by replacing the old columns with brand new custom columns. The team created custom screens for the side porch area creating two separate spaces that can be enjoyed throughout the warmer and cooler New Jersey months.
Eagles Nest
Eagles Nest
Legacy Builders of North FLLegacy Builders of North FL
photo by Jessie Preza
This is an example of a farmhouse back veranda in Jacksonville with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Costa Del Rey Back Porch, Pavilion and Outdoor Kitchen
Costa Del Rey Back Porch, Pavilion and Outdoor Kitchen
WellDone Building ProjectsWellDone Building Projects
Design ideas for a classic back veranda in Houston with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Lombard, IL, James Hardie Siding
Lombard, IL, James Hardie Siding
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
Complete Exterior Remodel with Fiber Cement Siding, Trim, Soffit & Fascia, Windows, Doors, Gutters and Built the Garage, Deck, Porch and Portico. Both Home and Detached Garage.
Franklin, TN Estate
Franklin, TN Estate
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
The glass doors leading from the Great Room to the screened porch can be folded to provide three large openings for the Southern breeze to travel through the home. Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
A Back Porch Addition & Deck Made for Sundays
A Back Porch Addition & Deck Made for Sundays
Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen StudioPine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio
John Welsh
Inspiration for a rustic back screened veranda in Philadelphia with a roof extension.
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.
New Home Construction in Brookhaven
New Home Construction in Brookhaven
Glazer Design & ConstructionGlazer Design & Construction
#FotographikArt
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front veranda in Atlanta with a potted garden, brick paving and a roof extension.
1429 Bancroft Street
1429 Bancroft Street
Resicom Inc Building & RestorationResicom Inc Building & Restoration
New vinyl Title 24 windows installed, new steel sectional two-car garage door, wooden pergola and matching natural wood steps, minor stone and succulent garden work
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.
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.
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.
Expansive Cape Home
Expansive Cape Home
Michael Hally Design, IncMichael Hally Design, Inc
Michael Hally
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Captivating Craftsman
Captivating Craftsman
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
New Craftsman style home, approx 3200sf on 60' wide lot. Views from the street, highlighting front porch, large overhangs, Craftsman detailing. Photos by Robert McKendrick Photography.
Pagoda House
Pagoda House
Rogers Design BuildRogers Design Build
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Wheatland project
Wheatland project
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
craftsman style home - Pittsburgh, PA
Inspiration for a large classic front veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Covered Porch
Covered Porch
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Best of Houzz Design & Service 2014. --Photo by Arch Studio, Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional front veranda in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Inspiration for an expansive classic back screened wire cable railing veranda in DC Metro with all types of cover.

Blue Veranda with All Types of Cover 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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