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Coastal Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Malcolm St _ Hingham MA
Malcolm St _ Hingham MA
High Rock DesignHigh Rock Design
Northwest facing porch. Re-built wrap-around porch. Flagship Photo/ Gustav Hoiland
Inspiration for a large nautical front veranda in Boston with a roof extension.
70 Seaward
70 Seaward
Emerald Coast Real Estate PhotographyEmerald Coast Real Estate Photography
© Will Sullivan, Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography, LLC
Design ideas for a coastal front veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
Melton Residence Remodel
Melton Residence Remodel
Premiere Contracting Inc.Premiere Contracting Inc.
Exterior upgrades include a porch with seating area
Photo of a beach style front veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Neuhaus Residence
Neuhaus Residence
Stella Maris ArchitectureStella Maris Architecture
Large Second Floor Porch Overlooking the Bay
This is an example of a medium sized nautical front veranda in Houston with decking and a roof extension.
Lake Sue Custom
Lake Sue Custom
M. Lahr HomesM. Lahr Homes
This is an example of a medium sized nautical front veranda in Orlando with concrete paving and a roof extension.
188 Melbourne Drive
188 Melbourne Drive
Angie Guy DesignAngie Guy Design
Small coastal front veranda in Charlotte with a roof extension, concrete slabs and feature lighting.
Aberdeen Living
Aberdeen Living
Everything HomeEverything Home
A neutral color palette punctuated by warm wood tones and large windows create a comfortable, natural environment that combines casual southern living with European coastal elegance. The 10-foot tall pocket doors leading to a covered porch were designed in collaboration with the architect for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Decorative house accents including stunning wallpapers, vintage tumbled bricks, and colorful walls create visual interest throughout the space. Beautiful fireplaces, luxury furnishings, statement lighting, comfortable furniture, and a fabulous basement entertainment area make this home a welcome place for relaxed, fun gatherings. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/aberdeen-living-bargersville-indiana/
Alexandria TDL 9LT Double
Alexandria TDL 9LT Double
The Door Store of America, Inc (DSA Doors)The Door Store of America, Inc (DSA Doors)
Alexandria 9LT double door with Clear Beveled Low E glass Photographed by: Cristina (Avgerinos) McDonald
Inspiration for a nautical front veranda in Charleston with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Seaside Beach House
Seaside Beach House
Emerick ArchitectsEmerick Architects
An old restored fir door, new wood windows and fresh paint give this cozy restored beach house a cheerful and welcoming entrance.
Inspiration for a coastal front veranda in Portland.
Beautiful Front Porch Renovation in Middle River
Beautiful Front Porch Renovation in Middle River
Byrd Design and BuildByrd Design and Build
Photo of a beach style front wood railing veranda in Baltimore with skirting, decking and a roof extension.
Artist Residence and Studio
Artist Residence and Studio
Wright-Ryan HomesWright-Ryan Homes
Darren Setlow
Photo of a nautical front screened veranda in Portland Maine with a roof extension and decking.
Lakefront Drive Main
Lakefront Drive Main
Grand Floridian Builders, Inc.Grand Floridian Builders, Inc.
Beach style front veranda in Tampa with a roof extension.
Roca Vista Residence
Roca Vista Residence
Allison Merritt Design, LLCAllison Merritt Design, LLC
Renovations + Design by Allison Merritt Design, Photography by Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a nautical front veranda in Orange County with tiled flooring.
Isle of Palms, SC New Beach Cottage Design
Isle of Palms, SC New Beach Cottage Design
Kevin Carpenter InteriorsKevin Carpenter Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized beach style front veranda in Charlotte with decking and a roof extension.
Beachhome
Beachhome
Atlantic Modular BuildersAtlantic Modular Builders
This is an example of a medium sized coastal front veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Magnolia Front Porch
Magnolia Front Porch
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
Front porch
Medium sized coastal front wood railing veranda in Tampa with a roof extension.
Waverly Plan in Hanbury
Waverly Plan in Hanbury
Stephen Alexander Homes & NeighborhoodsStephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods
Jonathan Edwards
Medium sized coastal front veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
The Heron Gate - Front Entry
The Heron Gate - Front Entry
Gordon Tobey DevelopmentsGordon Tobey Developments
Front Porch looking in past the Front Door Photo by © Daniel Vaughan (vaughangroup.ca)
Large nautical front veranda in Toronto with concrete paving and a roof extension.
New Near Beach Sanibel Home-Sanibel, FL
New Near Beach Sanibel Home-Sanibel, FL
American Gallery HomesAmerican Gallery Homes
Photo of a medium sized coastal front veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
Model Home With Charleston Charm in Chesterfield
Model Home With Charleston Charm in Chesterfield
Kathy Corbet InteriorsKathy Corbet Interiors
John Magor Photography
Photo of a medium sized coastal front veranda in Richmond with decking and a roof extension.

Coastal Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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