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Coastal Wood Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Coastal Cues
Coastal Cues
OLSON LEWIS + ArchitectsOLSON LEWIS + Architects
Opening onto the screen porch from the dining room.
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal side wood railing veranda in Manchester with decking and a roof extension.
Wrightsville Beach home 1
Wrightsville Beach home 1
Pamela Macior, LLCPamela Macior, LLC
Ipe Decks and handrail, mahogany ceiling accentuate this beautiful remodeled covered porch overlooking the marsh
Large beach style front wood railing veranda in Wilmington with decking and a roof extension.
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
This is an example of an expansive coastal back wood railing veranda in Charleston with with columns, 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.
Beautiful Front Porch Renovation in Middle River
Beautiful Front Porch Renovation in Middle River
Byrd Design and BuildByrd Design and Build
Photo of a coastal front wood railing veranda in Baltimore with skirting, decking and a roof extension.
Sullivans Island Mix
Sullivans Island Mix
Jill Howard Design StudioJill Howard Design Studio
Photo of a large nautical back screened wood railing veranda in Charleston with a roof extension.
The Haven by the Bay
The Haven by the Bay
Tradewinds Builders, LLCTradewinds Builders, LLC
Photo of a beach style front wood railing veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
Leyton Place II
Leyton Place II
Gracious Home InteriorsGracious Home Interiors
View of the front porch with black wall sconces that flank the natural wood double doors.
Nautical front wood railing veranda in Charlotte with decking and a roof extension.
Coastal Chic
Coastal Chic
Waterlily InteriorsWaterlily Interiors
Stylish Productions
Photo of a coastal front wood railing veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
809 12th Street
809 12th Street
Coastal Homes and SunroomsCoastal Homes and Sunrooms
Photo of a medium sized coastal front wood railing veranda in Charleston with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Sullivan's Island Remodel
Sullivan's Island Remodel
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Exterior porch on historic Sullivan's Island home. Exposed rafters, custom-milled nostalgic stair railing, Marvin black clad windows, decorative lanterns and painted deck flooring.
Sea Hawk
Sea Hawk
Surfside Home Co.Surfside Home Co.
Screened-in porch with painted cedar shakes.
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style front screened wood railing veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Northern MN Lakeside Home
Northern MN Lakeside Home
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
This lower level screen porch feels like an extension of the family room and of the back yard. This all-weather sectional provides a a comfy place for entertaining and just readying a book. Quirky waterski sconces proudly show visitors one of the activities you can expect to enjoy at the lake.
Porches
Porches
ArchitraveArchitrave
Design ideas for an expansive nautical back wood railing veranda in Charleston with decking, a roof extension and with columns.
Daniel Island Creek View
Daniel Island Creek View
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Beach style back wood railing veranda in Charleston with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Crane Island Home (Southern Living Idea House 2019)
Crane Island Home (Southern Living Idea House 2019)
Westlake Royal Building ProductsWestlake Royal Building Products
Beach style wood railing veranda in Toronto with a roof extension.
Sullivans Island Mix
Sullivans Island Mix
Jill Howard Design StudioJill Howard Design Studio
Inspiration for a large coastal back screened wood railing veranda in Charleston with a roof extension.
New Ocean Front Cottage
New Ocean Front Cottage
Ellen McKenna DesignEllen McKenna Design
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical wood railing veranda in Salt Lake City with decking 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.
Heid Residence
Heid Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical back screened wood railing veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.

Coastal Wood Railing 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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