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Coastal Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Isle of Hope New Residence
Isle of Hope New Residence
Felder & AssociatesFelder & Associates
Inspiration for a large coastal front wood railing veranda in Other with with columns and decking.
Ridgewood Cottage
Ridgewood Cottage
CK ArchitectsCK Architects
Russell Campaigne, AIA
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style front screened veranda in Bridgeport 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
House on The Bay
House on The Bay
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
Updated front entry Photographer: Carolyn Watson Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com
This is an example of a medium sized coastal front veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Rising Ridge Residence
Rising Ridge Residence
Z+ Architects, LLCZ+ Architects, LLC
Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography
This is an example of a large beach style front veranda in New York with a roof extension and concrete paving.
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Kaizen InteriorsKaizen Interiors
Jeri Koegel Photography
Medium sized beach style front veranda in San Diego with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Brennan Residence
Brennan Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Medium sized beach style front wood railing veranda in Other with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Whitefish Lake Home
Whitefish Lake Home
Bolkema ConstructionBolkema Construction
Michael Buck
Inspiration for a large beach style front veranda in Grand Rapids with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Model Home Project
Model Home Project
Maison et Jardin LLCMaison et Jardin LLC
Steve Akin
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal front veranda in Austin with decking and an awning.
The Landon
The Landon
Enfort HomesEnfort Homes
Hampton's inspired coastal house with lush landscaping and decorative fence.
Beach style front mixed railing veranda in Seattle with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Front Porch
Front Porch
Richard Bubnowski Design LLCRichard Bubnowski Design LLC
Front Porch Detail
This is an example of a medium sized beach style front wood railing veranda in New York with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Tropical Swing Bed
Tropical Swing Bed
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The lanai serves as a second great room. A wicker sofa and matching armchairs overlook the ocean view. Blue and white pillows decorate the outdoor furniture and continue the beach house theme used throughout the home. The coral motif on the rug compliments the throw pillows and the cream colored cushions ground the space, the outdoor dining chairs are built out of recycled boat wood. A shell chandelier hangs above the teak table. On the far side of the lanai an orange swing bed hangs next to some red floor poufs.
The Grey Ghost
The Grey Ghost
JW ConstructionJW Construction
A view of the restored porch with custom woodwork. Photograph by Greg Premru
Photo of a large beach style front veranda in Boston.
1220 Cove Avenue
1220 Cove Avenue
Cobb ArchitectsCobb Architects
Julia Lynn
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical front veranda in Charleston with a roof extension.
Manhattan Beach Coastal Plantation
Manhattan Beach Coastal Plantation
C & C Partners Design/Build FirmC & C Partners Design/Build Firm
Beach style front veranda in Los Angeles.
Beach House
Beach House
Atlantic Modular BuildersAtlantic Modular Builders
Design ideas for a large nautical front veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
A Residence in Watercolor, Florida 2
A Residence in Watercolor, Florida 2
Christ & Associates, Architects & PlannersChrist & Associates, Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style front veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
Beach Cottage Renovation
Beach Cottage Renovation
Felder & AssociatesFelder & Associates
photo by Dickson Dunlap
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style front screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Baudoin Project
Baudoin Project
Schneider Construction, LLCSchneider Construction, LLC
Design ideas for a large coastal front screened veranda in Orange County with decking and a roof extension.
SPRING LAKE VAULTED CEILING
SPRING LAKE VAULTED CEILING
Sheila Rich Interiors, LLCSheila Rich Interiors, LLC
The ceiling of this charming beach house porch was vaulted. Wainscot was added to the walls to give this small mid-century screened-in porch a vertical lift. It offers family and friends a comfortable place to gather while being cooled and illuminated by ceiling fans. Photography Peter Rymwid

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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