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Eclectic Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Irvington Modern Tudor
Irvington Modern Tudor
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Breezeway links House and Studio - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Management: WERK | Building Modern
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic back veranda in Indianapolis with decking and a pergola.
Sunnyvale TX Custom Covered Patio W/ Outdoor Fireplace
Sunnyvale TX Custom Covered Patio W/ Outdoor Fireplace
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
“Wow!” Doesn’t Do Justice To This Sunnyvale, TX, Covered Patio Addition! The scope of this Sunnyvale outdoor living room project encompasses the addition of an 18-foot by 20-foot hip roof covered patio with an outdoor fireplace and stamp and stain patio.
World Travelers' Retreat
World Travelers' Retreat
Hobbs' Ink, LLCHobbs' Ink, LLC
Screened living area
Photo of a large bohemian back screened veranda in Austin with decking.
Loudoun Porch Project
Loudoun Porch Project
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
The custom designed composite Fiberon Ipe deck & porch area creates an upper level entertaining area, with wide closed riser steps, leading to the natural travertine patio and pool.
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Welhouse Construction Services, LLCWelhouse Construction Services, LLC
Design ideas for a large eclectic back veranda in Other with a water feature, decking and a pergola.
Mill House Screen Porch
Mill House Screen Porch
Rob Sanders Architects LLCRob Sanders Architects LLC
The sscreened porch serves as an additional sitting room, perched high in the trees over the brook. A plank walkway leads to the spa and waterfall beyond. The fireplace warms the space for cool nights. David Sloane photo
Chase Rd House & Timber Frame Barn
Chase Rd House & Timber Frame Barn
New Frameworks Natural Design BuildNew Frameworks Natural Design Build
Ace McArleton
Medium sized eclectic back veranda in Burlington with decking and a pergola.
Upper Arlington, OH, Eze Breeze Porch Addition
Upper Arlington, OH, Eze Breeze Porch Addition
Archadeck - ColumbusArchadeck - Columbus
This beautiful Eze Breeze 3 season room looks like a very natural and original extension of the existing home! Archadeck of Columbus achieved a cohesive aesthetic by matching the shingles of the new structure to those original to the home. Low maintenance, high-quality materials go into the construction of our Upper Arlington Eze Breeze porches. The knee wall of this 3 season room boasts Hardie Panels and the room is trimmed in Boral. The gorgeous, dark bronze Eze Breeze windows add dramatic contrast to the light siding and trim. A matching Eze Breeze cabana door was an obvious choice for this project, offering operable windows for ultimate comfort open or closed.
The Miacomet Project
The Miacomet Project
ARCHIA HOMESARCHIA HOMES
Peter Stames
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian back screened veranda in Boston.
Inviting Screen Porch
Inviting Screen Porch
A. Klein Interior Design LLCA. Klein Interior Design LLC
This family wanted an outdoor space for dining and relaxation with unexpected and rustic elements. The bluestone flooring, stacked stone fireplace surround, repurposed barn beam mantle, and cane cutter repurposed as a table provide the rustic. Ample generous seating provides the comfort. A bit of whimsy is thrown in with the old road signs and the Moravian (also called Moroccan) star pendant lights. Kaskel Photo
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.
Emily Followill
Photo of a large eclectic back screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
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.
Brykerwoods Pool Pavilion
Brykerwoods Pool Pavilion
newhaven residential designnewhaven residential design
With a detached garage already in place, this design was to stand alone both structurally and aesthetically, but at the same time, reflect the style and details of the existing home.
MOSMAN HOUSE 2020
MOSMAN HOUSE 2020
No ChintzNo Chintz
Photo of a medium sized bohemian back wood railing veranda in Sydney with with columns and a roof extension.
Ultimate Gable Roof Structure With An Attached Pergola & SS Patio
Ultimate Gable Roof Structure With An Attached Pergola & SS Patio
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
Reminiscent of a luxurious chalet, this magnificent outdoor living combination space impresses, no matter how you look at it. From afar, looking from the extremity of the backyard, the handsome gable roof stands out – loud and strong. It is attached to a Legacy end-cut pergola, stained to match the outreaching roof structure. The stamp and stain patio underfoot was built using a Roman Slate stamp, and the color we used was Bone and Walnut. The ceiling finish within the roofed structure is one of our perennial favorites -- tongue and groove pine. To complement the gable roof and attached pergola color sense, it was stained in Dark Walnut.
Northern Virginia Country Estate
Northern Virginia Country Estate
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
Our client constructed their new home on five wooded acres in Northern Virginia, and they requested our firm to help them design the ultimate backyard retreat complete with custom natural look pool as the main focal point. The pool was designed into an existing hillside, adding natural boulders and multiple waterfalls, raised spa. Next to the spa is a raised natural wood burning fire pit for those cool evenings or just a fun place for the kids to roast marshmallows. The extensive Techo-bloc Inca paver pool deck, a large custom pool house complete with bar, kitchen/grill area, lounge area with 60" flat screen TV, full audio throughout the pool house & pool area with a full bath to complete the pool area. For the back of the house, we included a custom composite waterproof deck with lounge area below, recessed lighting, ceiling fans & small outdoor grille area make this space a great place to hangout. For the man of the house, an avid golfer, a large Southwest synthetic putting green (2000 s.f.) with bunker and tee boxes keeps him on top of his game. A kids playhouse, connecting flagstone walks throughout, extensive non-deer appealing landscaping, outdoor lighting, and full irrigation fulfilled all of the client's design parameters.
A true three-season porch in Southington, CT
A true three-season porch in Southington, CT
Archadeck of Central ConnecticutArchadeck of Central Connecticut
Exterior view of this stunning 3-season porch in Southington, CT. Photos courtesy Archadeck of Central CT.
This is an example of an eclectic back veranda in Bridgeport.
Screened Porch in Griffin Park at Eagle Point in Birmingham
Screened Porch in Griffin Park at Eagle Point in Birmingham
Archadeck of BirminghamArchadeck of Birmingham
We frequently work with clients who want to convert a deck to a screened porch, so we add posts and a roof and connect the roof to the floor with screens. We also often upgrade covered porches to screened porches.
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
At the other end of the pergola, we built new stone columns around the pergola’s support posts. Those columns flank the new rectangular gas-burning fire pit we built for this space. Instead of building the columns and stone fire pit on the existing concrete patio, we built this structure OFF the patio. We peeled back the AstroTurf next to the patio and placed the new stone structure here to avoid losing usable patio space.
Riverfront Custom Home
Riverfront Custom Home
Tundra HomesTundra Homes
Large eclectic back screened veranda in Other with concrete paving 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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