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Eclectic Side Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Historic Hartley House
Historic Hartley House
Broadhurst Architects, Inc.Broadhurst Architects, Inc.
Contractor: O'Neill Development Photographer: Hoachlander Davis Photography
Medium sized bohemian side screened veranda in DC Metro with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Porch
Porch
Leonard Provence InteriorsLeonard Provence Interiors
Mindy Mellingcamp
Medium sized bohemian side veranda in Orange County with a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Braidwood House
Braidwood House
Bruce Condell DesignBruce Condell Design
Photo of a large eclectic side veranda in Sydney with decking and an awning.
Arbutus Cottage Renovation
Arbutus Cottage Renovation
Colleen P. Shannon Design and IllustrationColleen P. Shannon Design and Illustration
The new outdoor room is complete with a covered connection to the cottage and a designated nook for the grill and BBQ chef. Dietrich Floeter Photography
Pergola
Pergola
W.A. Zimmer CompanyW.A. Zimmer Company
Photo of a medium sized bohemian side veranda in Other with a pergola.
Limestone Grotto Retreat
Limestone Grotto Retreat
Lotus Gardenscapes & Bloom Garden CenterLotus Gardenscapes & Bloom Garden Center
Mortared bluestone patio with steps - photo by Jeeheon Cho Photography
Photo of a medium sized eclectic side veranda in Detroit with natural stone paving.
Rillhurst III Custom Home
Rillhurst III Custom Home
Graystone Homes, Inc.Graystone Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for an eclectic side veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Historic Asheville Home
Historic Asheville Home
ASE PhotographyASE Photography
Metal frog detail
Inspiration for an eclectic side veranda in Other with brick paving and a roof extension.
Gubbins Residence Historical House Coral Gables Florida
Gubbins Residence Historical House Coral Gables Florida
Eolo A&I DesignEolo A&I Design
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic side veranda in Miami with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Greenville, SC | Maxwell Farm Gallery II
Greenville, SC | Maxwell Farm Gallery II
Goodwin Foust Custom Homes, LLCGoodwin Foust Custom Homes, LLC
Goodwin Foust Custom Homes | Design Build | Custom Home Builder | Serving Greenville, SC, Lake Keowee, SC, Upstate, SC
Large bohemian side veranda in Other.
Eclectic Lakeshore
Eclectic Lakeshore
Troxel Custom HomesTroxel Custom Homes
Covered & comfy back patio close the fire pit. FrontDoor Photos
This is an example of a bohemian side veranda in Grand Rapids with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Porch
Porch
Leonard Provence InteriorsLeonard Provence Interiors
Mindy Mellingcamp
This is an example of an eclectic side veranda in Orange County with a roof extension.
Witty Bungalow
Witty Bungalow
Dave Johnson InteriorsDave Johnson Interiors
Design ideas for a small eclectic side veranda in Dallas with a roof extension.
Parisian Retreat Bucks County Designer House + Gardens
Parisian Retreat Bucks County Designer House + Gardens
UserUser
44th Annual Bucks County Designer Showhouse + Gardens on historic Peppermint Farm. All proceeds benefit the Doylestown VIA. Designed by Lotus + Lilac Design Studio Items available for sale at Lotus + Lilac Shoppe- online designer furnishings + artisan made goods shoppe Paint donated by Benjamin Moore Outdoor sconce donated by Ferguson Lighting
Personalized family home
Personalized family home
Beth MacDonald Interior Decorating LtdBeth MacDonald Interior Decorating Ltd
Beth MacDonald Stone
Inspiration for a small eclectic side veranda with tiled flooring.
Arbutus Cottage Renovation
Arbutus Cottage Renovation
Colleen P. Shannon Design and IllustrationColleen P. Shannon Design and Illustration
The renovated porch makes watching the view and getting down to the beach even more enjoyable. Dietrich Floeter Photography.
Inspiration for a large eclectic side veranda in Other.
和室前の小庭
和室前の小庭
UserUser
低い花ブロックに囲まれた部分は縁側にあたり、その下が犬小屋になっています。
Photo of an eclectic side veranda in Other.
CASA CISNE
CASA CISNE
SALTO proyectosSALTO proyectos
Medium sized eclectic side veranda in Other with decking.
Summit Street Remodel
Summit Street Remodel
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic side veranda in Columbus with brick paving and a roof extension.
Casa de Playa M
Casa de Playa M
Starhaūs ArquitectosStarhaūs Arquitectos
This is an example of a large bohemian side veranda in Other with a fire feature, brick paving and a roof extension.

Eclectic Side 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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