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Eclectic Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Upper Arlington, OH, Eze Breeze Porch Addition
Upper Arlington, OH, Eze Breeze Porch Addition
Archadeck - ColumbusArchadeck - Columbus
These homeowners are all set to spend precious hours in their 3 season room this year. Upper Arlington Eze Breeze porches are not only functional but are stylish to boot! Eze Breeze 3 season rooms offer many function and design choices. The grand cathedral ceiling features a cedar tongue and groove finish and lighted ceiling fan, which perfectly coordinates with the bronze windows. Fixed glass gable windows achieve added feeling of openness by creating a wall of windows all the way to the top of the ceiling. These homeowners chose to use pre-treated pine deck flooring in their sunroom, but composite decking or tile are also options.
Austin Outdoor Living on the Banks of Lake Travis and the Colorado River
Austin Outdoor Living on the Banks of Lake Travis and the Colorado River
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
For the ceiling of the patio cover and deck/porch cover, we used Synergy Wood’s beautiful prefinished pine. Synergy Wood is a favorite of ours, and we have used it on many ceilings under porch covers and patio covers. We used stained cedar for the privacy walls and the posts supporting the new deck.
Screen porch
Screen porch
Mahoney ArchitectsMahoney Architects
new screen porch addition with high beadboard ceilings and open views
Photo of a large eclectic back screened veranda in Boston with a roof extension.
This Churubusco, IN, outdoor living combination is a dream come true!
This Churubusco, IN, outdoor living combination is a dream come true!
Archadeck Fort WayneArchadeck Fort Wayne
As you can see from these positively stunning and cutting edge pictures taken by a drone, this outdoor living space includes a two level deck with contours and an integrated fire pit, a screened porch, an outdoor kitchen and paver patio. In addition, a set of stairs were added to the opposite side of the deck from the screened porch to access the backyard as well as the area where the homeowners are adding an in ground pool. This new outdoor living multi-complex will also enhance poolside enjoyment.
1510 Chelsea Bay - Granbury, TX - Couto Custom Home
1510 Chelsea Bay - Granbury, TX - Couto Custom Home
Couto HomesCouto Homes
Matrix Photography
This is an example of an expansive eclectic back veranda in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Bohemian Canyon House
Bohemian Canyon House
Studio ConnateStudio Connate
Inspiration for a large eclectic back veranda in Los Angeles.
World Travelers' Retreat
World Travelers' Retreat
Hobbs' Ink, LLCHobbs' Ink, LLC
View of screened porch area
Inspiration for a large eclectic back screened veranda in Austin with decking and a roof extension.
Covered Porch Addition
Covered Porch Addition
Scenic Interiors, LLCScenic Interiors, LLC
A covered porch was added to unique Craftsman style home to enable a greater enjoyment of a native plant filled backyard. The exposed trusses, sidelights and dormer mimic the lofted design of the original Living Room. Superior materials such as sustainably harvested FSC-certified woods, Western Red Cedar exposed framing and trim, Douglas Fir tongue and groove roof deck, porcelain tile deck, rare Lime Stucco by Artisan Exteriors, LLC and a decorative copper-wrapped deck cornice. Custom design and construction by Scenic Interiors.
逗子・W邸
逗子・W邸
大倉建築事務所大倉建築事務所
和らぎの家
Design ideas for an eclectic back veranda in Tokyo with decking and a roof extension.
U-Fabulous Home Tour: Crozet Comfort
U-Fabulous Home Tour: Crozet Comfort
u-fab interiors - fabric, furniture, fabricationu-fab interiors - fabric, furniture, fabrication
ufabstore.com
Inspiration for a large eclectic back veranda in Richmond with decking and a roof extension.
Restoration Cape -- Western Springs, IL
Restoration Cape -- Western Springs, IL
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
This cute, little ranch was transformed into a beautiful bungalow. Formal family room welcomes you from the front door, which leads into the expansive, open kitchen with seating, and the formal dining and family room off to the back. Four bedrooms top off the second floor with vaulted ceilings in the master. Traditional collides with farmhouse and sleek lines in this whole home remodel. Elizabeth Steiner Photography
Screen porch
Screen porch
Mahoney ArchitectsMahoney Architects
new screen porch addition with high beadboard ceilings and open views
Design ideas for a large eclectic back screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Eclectic Transitional Home on Acreage
Eclectic Transitional Home on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Large bohemian back veranda in Houston with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Uniontown, OH, Combination Deck and 3-Season Room
Uniontown, OH, Combination Deck and 3-Season Room
Archadeck of Akron OHArchadeck of Akron OH
This Uniontown, OH, three-season room is a celebration of wood’s beauty with gorgeous hardwood floors and an exquisite poplar tongue-and-groove wood ceiling. The room is finished with sheetrock, but don’t mistake this for an interior room! The bank of windows overlooking the deck, and windows on either side of the porch, make it clear that screens will see heavy use during porch weather. Slide these windows open, and the room instantly becomes a screened porch!
A true three-season porch in Southington, CT
A true three-season porch in Southington, CT
Archadeck of Central ConnecticutArchadeck of Central Connecticut
This addition is as beautiful as it is artfully crafted. With a fir floor and rustic pine ceiling, the interior of this porch is a joy to behold. Photos courtesy Archadeck of Central CT.
Outdoor Living Makeover in Southwest Austin, TX
Outdoor Living Makeover in Southwest Austin, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
The new screened room features a gable roof, a closed-rafter interior with beadboard ceiling, and skylights. The skylights in the screened room will keep the adjacent room from becoming too dark. That’s always a consideration when you add a screened or covered porch. The next room inside the home suddenly gets less light than it had before, so skylights are a welcome solution. Designing a gable roof for the screened room helps with that as well.
Fort Mill SC Outdoor Living Combination Space Design
Fort Mill SC Outdoor Living Combination Space Design
Deck Plus, LLC - Outdoor AdditionsDeck Plus, LLC - Outdoor Additions
This outdoor living combination design by Deck Plus has it all. We designed and built this 3-season room using the Eze Breeze system, it contains an integrated corner fireplace and tons of custom features. Outside, we built a spacious side deck that descends into a custom patio with a fire pit and seating wall.
Riverside Remodel With Elegant Details
Riverside Remodel With Elegant Details
Walcott Adams Verneuille ArchitectsWalcott Adams Verneuille Architects
English Tudor Riverside Remodel With Elegant Details
Large bohemian back veranda in Other with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Sammamish Outdoor Entertaining
Sammamish Outdoor Entertaining
Sublime Garden Design, LLCSublime Garden Design, LLC
Sublime Garden Design
Medium sized eclectic back screened veranda in Seattle with decking.
122DegreesWest
122DegreesWest
Flat Rock ProductionsFlat Rock Productions
DESIGN: Eric Richmond, Flat Rock Productions; BUILDER: The Roth Company; PHOTO: Stadler Studio
Inspiration for a bohemian back veranda in Seattle with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Eclectic Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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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