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Eclectic Veranda with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Miradero on Lake Hartwell
Miradero on Lake Hartwell
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Covered Rooftop (Third Level)
This is an example of a large eclectic wire cable railing veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Alford Residence
Alford Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Jack Gardner
Design ideas for a bohemian veranda in Miami with decking, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Raymoor Road Project Front Porch
Raymoor Road Project Front Porch
Bryan WhittingtonBryan Whittington
Raymoor Road Project Front Porch
Design ideas for a bohemian veranda in Baltimore with decking and a roof extension.
Screen porch
Screen porch
Mahoney ArchitectsMahoney Architects
new screen porch addition with high beadboard ceilings and open views
Large bohemian back screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Shirley Park Lane
Shirley Park Lane
adaptARCHITECTUREadaptARCHITECTURE
Sky Images Australia
Photo of a large eclectic back veranda in Melbourne with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Eclectic Porch
Eclectic Porch
Design ideas for a bohemian veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Exterior Renovations
Exterior Renovations
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Harvard Street
Harvard Street
NEST Design GroupNEST Design Group
Photo of a medium sized bohemian side screened veranda in Houston with decking and a roof extension.
Midwest Screened Porch Addition with Eclectic Vintage Cottage Style
Midwest Screened Porch Addition with Eclectic Vintage Cottage Style
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Interior view screened porch addition, size 18’ x 6’7”, Zuri pvc decking- color Weathered Grey, Timberteck Evolutions railing, exposed rafters ceiling painted Sherwin Williams SW , shiplap wall siding painted Sherwin Williams SW 7566 Marshall Evan Photography
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Welhouse Construction Services, LLCWelhouse Construction Services, LLC
Large eclectic back veranda in Other with decking and a pergola.
Artists Studio in Houston
Artists Studio in Houston
Greymark Design + BuildGreymark Design + Build
Kathleen O. Ryan Fine Art Photography
Eclectic veranda in Houston with decking.
Bohemian Mountain Cottage
Bohemian Mountain Cottage
Guest Interiors, LLCGuest Interiors, LLC
Large bohemian back veranda in Charlotte with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
MudHinge
MudHinge
Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.
Rick Ricozzi
Photo of a medium sized bohemian side veranda in Other with decking and a pergola.
The Fish Camp
The Fish Camp
Perrone Construction Custom HomesPerrone Construction Custom Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian front veranda in Tampa with decking and a roof extension.
My Houzz: Eclectic Finds in Maryland
My Houzz: Eclectic Finds in Maryland
CM GloverCM Glover
CM Glover Photography © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic veranda in DC Metro with decking.
My Houzz: Dreamy, Organic Style in a Tampa Cottage
My Houzz: Dreamy, Organic Style in a Tampa Cottage
Mina BrinkeyMina Brinkey
Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Design ideas for a bohemian veranda in Tampa with decking.
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. "Its all for the love of junk!" exclaims Jennifer, about the free-spirited way of decorating the home's wrap-around porch. "Because it is all outside I won't spend a lot of money on any of it; I find cheap old junk in the trash or garage sales with cute colors or patterns and make it happen." Inspired by the colors from the garden, various items are recovered or painted in pastel hues to create a comfortable and engaging place to relax. "Raymond and I love our outdoor wrap-around porch in the summer. Because I decorate it like a house outdoors it creates the comfort of a southern home with surrounding gardens that are bursting with color and nature and fresh smells everyday. You can't help but want to sit and drink your coffee there in the morning and soak it all in. You smell the Lake Erie breeze and hear the waves crashing; its so serene." Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz
Maison Rampart
Maison Rampart
Saxony Design BuildSaxony Design Build
Joshua Cain
Photo of an eclectic veranda in New Orleans with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Porches
Porches
Hammer ArchitectsHammer Architects
Modern Screen Porch on Cape Cod
This is an example of an eclectic screened veranda in Boston with decking, a roof extension and all types of cover.
Jones Design Build
Jones Design Build
Jones Design BuildJones Design Build
Photo of a bohemian screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking, a roof extension and all types of cover.

Eclectic Veranda with Decking 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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