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Coastal Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Charlevoix Cottage Retreat
Charlevoix Cottage Retreat
Birchwood Construction CompanyBirchwood Construction Company
You’d never know by looking at this stunning cottage that the project began by raising the entire home six feet above the foundation. The Birchwood field team used their expertise to carefully lift the home in order to pour an entirely new foundation. With the base of the home secure, our craftsmen moved indoors to remodel the home’s kitchen and bathrooms. The sleek kitchen features gray, custom made inlay cabinetry that brings out the detail in the one of a kind quartz countertop. A glitzy marble tile backsplash completes the contemporary styled kitchen. Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic
Boca Grande 3
Boca Grande 3
Architect, T.A. KrebsArchitect, T.A. Krebs
Center Point Photography
This is an example of a large beach style front veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
Private Residence
Private Residence
A Coastal Home LLCA Coastal Home LLC
Gina Taterus
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical front veranda in Tampa.
Bennington Heights Facade Renewal
Bennington Heights Facade Renewal
Rowlands Associates Inc.Rowlands Associates Inc.
A tiny uplight provides a beatiful, subtle effect.
This is an example of a small nautical front veranda in Toronto with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Tupelo
Tupelo
Crowell + Co. InteriorsCrowell + Co. Interiors
Photo of a small nautical front veranda in Nashville with decking and a roof extension.
Del Rio
Del Rio
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal front screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Launiupoko Plantation Style Home
Launiupoko Plantation Style Home
Todd Boyd HomesTodd Boyd Homes
Jessica Pearl Photography
Large nautical front veranda in Hawaii with decking and a roof extension.
Excelsior Lakeshore Living
Excelsior Lakeshore Living
AMEK Custom BuildersAMEK Custom Builders
Nothing like a front porch to make you feel welcome! This custom home was built on a compact Excelsior lakeshore lot. It's designed for easy living with an open floor plan, lake views, durable products, and thoughtful organization. Photo by Jim Kruger, LandMark 2019
Sweet Bay - Coastal Architectural Design
Sweet Bay - Coastal Architectural Design
Gordon / Thomas Design GroupGordon / Thomas Design Group
Ranch plan with large wrap around front porch
Design ideas for a large coastal front veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Longport Custom Home
Longport Custom Home
Burghen Builders IncBurghen Builders Inc
This is an example of a medium sized coastal front veranda in Philadelphia with brick paving.
The Esplanade, Pt Willunga
The Esplanade, Pt Willunga
Cath Tonkin InteriorsCath Tonkin Interiors
The large teak outdoor furniture offers super relaxation whilst taking in the coastal views from the expansive tiled verandah
Inspiration for a large nautical front veranda in Adelaide with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
174 Marsh Hawk Lane
174 Marsh Hawk Lane
Clair Robinson | Realtor®Clair Robinson | Realtor®
Rich King
Photo of a small beach style front veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
Skagit Bay Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Skagit Bay Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Front doors opening up to entry with view to Skagit Bay. Camano Island Washington.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical front veranda in Seattle with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Nokomis, FL
Nokomis, FL
Worthington Millwork, LLCWorthington Millwork, LLC
Polyurethane balustrade system and Fiberglass Columns. Polyurethane railing system top rail was stained to look like real wood however it is not. This beautiful system is located in Florida. - Jenny Waring Photography
North End Custom Home
North End Custom Home
VB Homes Design, Build, RemodelVB Homes Design, Build, Remodel
Medium sized beach style front veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Chevy Chase, MD Barn-Style Custom Home
Chevy Chase, MD Barn-Style Custom Home
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
We were hired to build this house after the homeowner was having some trouble finding the right contractor. With a great team and a great relationship with the homeowner we built this gem in the Washington, DC area. Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography
Margate Beach Home
Margate Beach Home
Ellen Farber Strategic DesignEllen Farber Strategic Design
Front porch provides for a great view of the beach, ocean and people watching.
Inspiration for a large coastal front veranda in Philadelphia with concrete paving and an awning.
5705 Enfield Ave Encino, CA 91316
5705 Enfield Ave Encino, CA 91316
Sean Perkin & AssociatesSean Perkin & Associates
Small nautical front veranda in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Sorrento House
Sorrento House
Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior DesignHindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design
The double storey house is nestled into the natural sand dune to keep a low profile from the street, whilst providing sufficient floor area to meet the brief, and maximizing the surrounding garden space. The installation of the ramp has alleviated worries about future access, and the interface between the inside and the outside can now be as open or protected as wanted.
New Custom Home
New Custom Home
Alair Homes SanibelAlair Homes Sanibel
A traditional custom home with high-end finishes, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and custom cabinetry. This home has an open concept layout, vaulted ceilings, and wood floors that span through the main living space featuring a colorful pallet and large windows that bring in lots of natural light.

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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