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Coastal Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Classic Island Beach Cottage Front Porch Exposed Wood
Classic Island Beach Cottage Front Porch Exposed Wood
Sea Island Builders LLCSea Island Builders LLC
Juila Lynn
Photo of a coastal front veranda in Charleston.
Coastal Chic
Coastal Chic
Laura Engen Interior DesignLaura Engen Interior Design
Make the most of outdoor living and add a fireplace to your porch so you can enjoy the space year-round! Built by Great Neighborhood Homes, Photography by Troy Thies, Landscaping by Moms Landscaping
Modern Rustic Beach Cottage | Turnberry Lane
Modern Rustic Beach Cottage | Turnberry Lane
Barclay Butera InteriorsBarclay Butera Interiors
Inspiration for a nautical front veranda in Orange County with an awning.
Chatham Residence
Chatham Residence
Kotzen Interiors, LLPKotzen Interiors, LLP
Richard Mandelkorn
This is an example of a large coastal front veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Cozy Porch Entry
Cozy Porch Entry
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The stained concrete walk leads up to the front steps, potted plants frame the wicker outdoor furniture placed below the black framed windows. A full light door leads into the home. The board and batten walls are painted white, and contrasted by the coco brown decking and shaker roof. The bronze lanterns and carriage house garage doors continue the contrasting theme.
Longport, NJ Shore/Beach Home
Longport, NJ Shore/Beach Home
Anthony Charles Homes, Inc.Anthony Charles Homes, Inc.
Dawn Deppi
Beach style front veranda in Philadelphia with feature lighting.
109 Maldonado Pensacola Beach, FL
109 Maldonado Pensacola Beach, FL
Emerald Coast Real Estate PhotographyEmerald Coast Real Estate Photography
© Erin Parker, Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography, LLC
Beach style front veranda in Miami with a roof extension.
Front Entry
Front Entry
Rethink Design StudioRethink Design Studio
Exterior Paint Color: SW Dewy 6469 Exterior Trim Color: SW Extra White 7006 Door Color: SW Gladiola 6875
Photo of a medium sized coastal front screened veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Head of Oyster Pond Maison Sirene d'Huitre
Head of Oyster Pond Maison Sirene d'Huitre
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
Photo of a medium sized beach style front veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
24 Blue Trail Court - Hampton Lake
24 Blue Trail Court - Hampton Lake
Live Oak Design & DevelopmentLive Oak Design & Development
Front Porch
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style front veranda in Atlanta with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Amelia Island: Interior
Amelia Island: Interior
Nathaniel EbertNathaniel Ebert
Sleeping porch from Amelia Island project
This is an example of a coastal front screened veranda in Jacksonville with decking and a roof extension.
A-Series
A-Series
Andersen Windows + DoorsAndersen Windows + Doors
Andersen A-Series double-hung windows and Frenchwood outswing hinged patio door.
Photo of a medium sized nautical front veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Private Beach Vacation Home
Private Beach Vacation Home
30A Interiors30A Interiors
Navy Blue Porch Swing, Photography by Fletcher Isaacs,
This is an example of a medium sized beach style front veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
SCREENED -IN PORCH
SCREENED -IN PORCH
Sheila Rich Interiors, LLCSheila Rich Interiors, LLC
A charming beach house porch offers family and friends a comfortable place to socialize while being cooled by ceiling fans. The exterior of this mid-century house needed to remain in sync with the neighborhood after its transformation from a dark, outdated space to a bright, contemporary haven with retro flair.
Coastal Chic
Coastal Chic
Laura Engen Interior DesignLaura Engen Interior Design
Simple but elegant landscaping sets the stage for this breathtaking front porch. Built by Great Neighborhood Homes, Photography by Troy Thies, Landscaping by Moms Landscaping
Coastal Living Magazine Showhouse
Coastal Living Magazine Showhouse
Flagg Coastal HomesFlagg Coastal Homes
100 Ocean is a corner location adjacent to Sunset Park and the Pacific Ocean. 2014 Ed Gohlich Photography, Inc.
Inspiration for a coastal front veranda in San Diego.
Porch Talk House
Porch Talk House
Richard Bubnowski Design LLCRichard Bubnowski Design LLC
Porch Detail
Design ideas for an expansive coastal front wire cable railing veranda in New York with decking, a roof extension and with columns.
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.
Platt Park New HOme
Platt Park New HOme
StudioHOFF ArchitectureStudioHOFF Architecture
Wrap around front porch.
Medium sized beach style front veranda in Denver with concrete slabs.
Columbia Street
Columbia Street
Oakley Home BuildersOakley Home Builders
Krista Sobkowiak
Photo of a large beach style front veranda in Chicago with natural stone paving 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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