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Coastal Side Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Beach Style Porch
Beach Style Porch
Beach style side screened veranda in Boston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Glen Lake
Glen Lake
Shoreline Architecture & DesignShoreline Architecture & Design
Photo of a large coastal side screened veranda in Other with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Waterfront Dream
Waterfront Dream
Heather Garrett DesignHeather Garrett Design
The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler
Peace of the Rock
Peace of the Rock
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal side screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Hamptons Beach House
Hamptons Beach House
aamodt / plumb architectsaamodt / plumb architects
Water-jet cut metal screens that protect the windows from hurricane force winds. Photo by Eduard Hueber
This is an example of a nautical side veranda in New York with a roof extension.
Fair View
Fair View
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized nautical side veranda in Jacksonville with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Coastal Cues
Coastal Cues
OLSON LEWIS + ArchitectsOLSON LEWIS + Architects
Screen porch off of the dining room
Photo of a coastal side screened veranda in Manchester with decking and a roof extension.
Blaine Beach House
Blaine Beach House
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
Situated on the north shore of Birch Point this high-performance beach home enjoys a view across Boundary Bay to White Rock, BC and the BC Coastal Range beyond. Designed for indoor, outdoor living the many decks, patios, porches, outdoor fireplace, and firepit welcome friends and family to gather outside regardless of the weather. From a high-performance perspective this home was built to and certified by the Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home program and the EnergyStar program. In fact, an independent testing/rating agency was able to show that the home will only use 53% of the energy of a typical new home, all while being more comfortable and healthier. As with all high-performance homes we find a sweet spot that returns an excellent, comfortable, healthy home to the owners, while also producing a building that minimizes its environmental footprint. Design by JWR Design Photography by Radley Muller Photography Interior Design by Markie Nelson Interior Design
Osterville Seaside Residence
Osterville Seaside Residence
Duckham Architecture & InteriorsDuckham Architecture & Interiors
Side yard showing the side porch and view out to the ocean. Photo by Duckham Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized nautical side veranda in Boston with a roof extension.
Custom Beach Home on Riverfront
Custom Beach Home on Riverfront
CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
CMM Construction
Inspiration for a large nautical side veranda in New York with a roof extension and decking.
Nauset Beach
Nauset Beach
John Dvorsack ArchitectJohn Dvorsack Architect
Perched high above Nauset beach this 4 bedroom shingle style cottage is truly a little “jewel box”. The exterior finish is durable and beautiful red cedar with copper flashing. The double sided fireplace (living room and screen porch) was constructed from reclaimed antique bricks. The interior spaces are modest and cozy with a wonderful eclectic blend of furnishings and finishes personally selected by the owners. One of my very favorite projects.
Techo-Bloc Mika
Techo-Bloc Mika
Astro MasonryAstro Masonry
Photo of a coastal side veranda in New York with with columns and concrete paving.
Screen porch updates
Screen porch updates
TMD ArchitectsTMD Architects
Views and access to the screen porch was increased with the series of new french doors.
Small nautical side screened wire cable railing veranda in Charleston.
5th Ave Residence
5th Ave Residence
design styles architecturedesign styles architecture
Alex Andreakos of Design Styles Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style side screened veranda in Tampa with brick paving and a roof extension.
Seahorse, Litchfield Vacation Home, New Construction
Seahorse, Litchfield Vacation Home, New Construction
Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.
Greg Butler
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style side screened veranda in Charleston with a roof extension and decking.
Contemporary, But Classic, Maine Oceanfront Home
Contemporary, But Classic, Maine Oceanfront Home
Whipple | Callender ArchitectsWhipple | Callender Architects
View from inside screen porch, looking out towards the ocean. Photo © John Whipple
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style side screened veranda in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension.
Allen III Floor Plan - McAdams
Allen III Floor Plan - McAdams
Front Light Building Co.Front Light Building Co.
Photo of a coastal side screened wood railing veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Cypress Residence at Key Biscayne
Cypress Residence at Key Biscayne
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
This is an example of a medium sized nautical side veranda in Miami.
Alys Beach Renovation
Alys Beach Renovation
30A Interiors30A Interiors
Alyc Beach Vacation Rental outdoor porch overlooking the courtyard.
This is an example of a large nautical side veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
Rounded Turret & Porch
Rounded Turret & Porch
CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
CMM Construction
Design ideas for a large coastal side veranda in New York with a roof extension and decking.

Coastal Side 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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