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Coastal Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Palmetto Bluff
Palmetto Bluff
Brightwater HomesBrightwater Homes
Design ideas for a coastal veranda.
Sand Hill Residence
Sand Hill Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Colleen Duffley
Design ideas for a coastal veranda in Miami.
Marsh-side Retreat
Marsh-side Retreat
Wayne Windham Architect, P.A.Wayne Windham Architect, P.A.
This is an example of a beach style veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
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Seaside Cottage
Seaside Cottage
Gary Brewer Robert A.M. Stern ArchitectsGary Brewer Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Peter Aaron
Photo of a nautical veranda in New York with feature lighting.
Riverside
Riverside
Amanda Greaves & CompanyAmanda Greaves & Company
Inspiration for a coastal veranda in Boston.
Eastern Shore Traditional Made Modern
Eastern Shore Traditional Made Modern
Jamie Merida InteriorsJamie Merida Interiors
Inspiration for a nautical veranda in DC Metro.
South Shore
South Shore
Pinney DesignsPinney Designs
Design ideas for a coastal veranda in Boston with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Casa Lincoln
Casa Lincoln
Pure Salt InteriorsPure Salt Interiors
Inspiration for a beach style veranda in Los Angeles.
Family Home
Family Home
Pearce Scott ArchitectsPearce Scott Architects
Coastal back screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Back Porch
Back Porch
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Tom Jenkins Photography
Inspiration for a large nautical screened veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
Silver Lake
Silver Lake
Francesca Owings Interior DesignFrancesca Owings Interior Design
Screened Porch
Inspiration for an expansive beach style back screened veranda in Grand Rapids with decking.
Open Porches
Open Porches
Atlanta Porch & PatioAtlanta Porch & Patio
Our client wanted a rustic chic look for their covered porch. We gave the crown molding and trim a more formal look, but kept the floor and roof more rustic. At Atlanta Porch & Patio we are dedicated to building beautiful custom porches, decks, and outdoor living spaces throughout the metro Atlanta area. Our mission is to turn our clients’ ideas, dreams, and visions into personalized, tangible outcomes. Clients of Atlanta Porch & Patio rest easy knowing each step of their project is performed to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and dependability. Our team of builders and craftsmen are licensed, insured, and always up to date on trends, products, designs, and building codes. We are constantly educating ourselves in order to provide our clients the best services at the best prices. We deliver the ultimate professional experience with every step of our projects. After setting up a consultation through our website or by calling the office, we will meet with you in your home to discuss all of your ideas and concerns. After our initial meeting and site consultation, we will compile a detailed design plan and quote complete with renderings and a full listing of the materials to be used. Upon your approval, we will then draw up the necessary paperwork and decide on a project start date. From demo to cleanup, we strive to deliver your ultimate relaxation destination on time and on budget.
Paradise Key South Beach
Paradise Key South Beach
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
Built by Glenn Layton Homes in Paradise Key South Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Photo of a small beach style front veranda in Jacksonville with decking 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.
Outdoor Brick Fireplace in Sunroom
Outdoor Brick Fireplace in Sunroom
Classic Home Building-Myrtle BeachClassic Home Building-Myrtle Beach
Inspiration for a beach style veranda in Other.
Screened-In Porch
Screened-In Porch
Beth Howley Creative LLCBeth Howley Creative LLC
Beach style back screened wire cable railing veranda in Grand Rapids with decking and a roof extension.
Blue Heron
Blue Heron
Ross Built Custom HomesRoss Built Custom Homes
Back patio behind home
Photo of a beach style veranda in Tampa.
Tupelo Bay Project
Tupelo Bay Project
Coleman Builders, LLCColeman Builders, LLC
This is an example of a beach style veranda in Charleston.
Private Waterfront Residence on Ferry Point
Private Waterfront Residence on Ferry Point
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Nautical veranda in Baltimore.

Coastal 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.
Kiawah Residence
Kiawah Residence
Jan Jones LLCJan Jones LLC
Inspiration for a coastal screened veranda in Dallas with decking and a roof extension.
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