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Coastal Veranda Ideas and Designs

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SCREENED-IN PORCH
SCREENED-IN PORCH
Sheila Rich Interiors, LLCSheila Rich Interiors, LLC
The screened-in porch on this mid-century beach house was updated while remaining in sync with the rest of the neighborhood. Raising the ceiling gave the space a more open feeling and made room for ceiling fans with light boxes to illuminate balmy summer evenings. Beadboard panels on the outside walls and ceiling added a vertical rhythm while maintaining the mid-century ambiance.
House on the Lake- Shorewood
House on the Lake- Shorewood
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
EXTRA cozy screen porch. We have a wood burning fireplace, heated tile floors and infrared ceiling mounted heaters to enjoy this space year round...even in winter!
Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour
Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Photo of a large beach style back veranda in Baltimore with natural stone paving, a roof extension and with columns.
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Church Street
Church Street
Degnan Design Build + Degnan Design GroupDegnan Design Build + Degnan Design Group
Design ideas for a beach style veranda in New York.
Cozy Porch on Summerhurst Drive
Cozy Porch on Summerhurst Drive
Adlich Renovations, LLCAdlich Renovations, LLC
Inspiration for a coastal veranda in Richmond.
Day Brightener | Kitchen Remodel & Home Addition
Day Brightener | Kitchen Remodel & Home Addition
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
The inviting new porch addition features a stunning angled vault ceiling and walls of oversize windows that frame the picture-perfect backyard views. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
Isle of Palms Whole House Reno
Isle of Palms Whole House Reno
Alpha Home Design & Consulting LLCAlpha Home Design & Consulting LLC
Medium sized nautical front mixed railing veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
High Tides, Good Vibes
High Tides, Good Vibes
Tracy Lynn StudioTracy Lynn Studio
Inspiration for a coastal front veranda in San Diego.
Stone Country House
Stone Country House
M. Carter DesignM. Carter Design
Coastal veranda in Richmond.
Coastal Virginia Idea House Ashby's Bridge Blacksburg Plan
Coastal Virginia Idea House Ashby's Bridge Blacksburg Plan
Stephen Alexander Homes & NeighborhoodsStephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods
Beach style screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Beach Cottage
Beach Cottage
BROWN DAVIS ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORSBROWN DAVIS ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS
Photo Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Photo of a beach style front veranda in Other with a roof extension and all types of cover.
Beach Style Porch
Beach Style Porch
Beach style side screened veranda in Boston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Summer Solace
Summer Solace
McCown DesignMcCown Design
Photo of a medium sized beach style back screened veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
New Home in Water Mill NY
New Home in Water Mill NY
Heartwood CorpHeartwood Corp
Photo of a large beach style back veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Lake Sunapee Net Zero Residence
Lake Sunapee Net Zero Residence
Maclay ArchitectsMaclay Architects
John Hession
Design ideas for a coastal back screened veranda in Burlington with 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.
Pocomo
Pocomo
McMullen & AssociatesMcMullen & Associates
This is an example of a nautical veranda in Boston.
coronado
coronado
Burnham DesignBurnham Design
Photo of a large nautical back screened veranda in San Diego with decking and a roof extension.
Possum Kingdom Lake House
Possum Kingdom Lake House
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Photography: Nathan Schroder
Inspiration for a beach style veranda in Dallas with a roof extension.

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.
Farm House with Coastal Flair / Natalie A. Lewis Designs
Farm House with Coastal Flair / Natalie A. Lewis Designs
Natalie A. LewisNatalie A. Lewis
This is an example of a coastal veranda in New York.
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