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1840's Farmhouse Renovation
1840's Farmhouse Renovation
Advantage ContractingAdvantage Contracting
Custom wraparound porch with Wolf PVC composite decking, high gloss beaded ceiling, and hand crafted PVC architectural columns. Built for the harsh shoreline weather.
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Photo of an expansive traditional back wire cable railing veranda in DC Metro with all types of cover and a bbq area.
Newport Home - Outdoor Space
Newport Home - Outdoor Space
AR Homes | NashvilleAR Homes | Nashville
Outdoor space of Newport
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary back wire cable railing veranda in Nashville with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Exteriors by Mary Hannah Interiors
Exteriors by Mary Hannah Interiors
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
Unique Media and Design
Expansive classic front veranda in Other with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Texas Hill Country Residence
Texas Hill Country Residence
WoodCoWoodCo
?: Lauren Keller | Luxury Real Estate Services, LLC Reclaimed Wood Flooring - Sovereign Plank Wood Flooring - https://www.woodco.com/products/sovereign-plank/ Reclaimed Hand Hewn Beams - https://www.woodco.com/products/reclaimed-hand-hewn-beams/ Reclaimed Oak Patina Faced Floors, Skip Planed, Original Saw Marks. Wide Plank Reclaimed Oak Floors, Random Width Reclaimed Flooring. Reclaimed Beams in Ceiling - Hand Hewn Reclaimed Beams. Barnwood Paneling & Ceiling - Wheaton Wallboard Reclaimed Beam Mantel
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Photo of an expansive classic back veranda in Houston with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
04 - Arlington Historic Front Porch
04 - Arlington Historic Front Porch
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Benjamin Hill Photography
Photo of an expansive farmhouse front wood railing veranda in Houston with a roof extension.
Hollow Way Residence
Hollow Way Residence
William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back veranda in Dallas with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Covered Outdoor Deck - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Covered Outdoor Deck - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. This plan is designed for people who value family togetherness, natural beauty, social gatherings and all of the little moments in-between. We hope you enjoy this home. At Cascade West we strive to surpass the needs, wants and expectations of every client and create a home that unifies and compliments their lifestyle. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya
Snowman Residence
Snowman Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for an expansive beach style veranda in Miami.
Azek Deck, Screen Porch with Kitchen
Azek Deck, Screen Porch with Kitchen
Kliethermes Homes & RemodelingKliethermes Homes & Remodeling
Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling Inc. Outdoor kitchen
This is an example of an expansive traditional back veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Stunning Outdoor Remodel in Alexandria VA
Stunning Outdoor Remodel in Alexandria VA
Michael Nash Design, Build & HomesMichael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Stunning Outdoor Remodel in the heart of Kingstown, Alexandria, VA 22310. Michael Nash Design Build & Homes created a new stunning screen porch with dramatic color tones, a rustic country style furniture setting, a new fireplace, and entertainment space for large sporting event or family gatherings. The old window from the dining room was converted into French doors to allow better flow in and out of home. Wood looking porcelain tile compliments the stone wall of the fireplace. A double stacked fireplace was installed with a ventless stainless unit inside of screen porch and wood burning fireplace just below in the stoned patio area. A big screen TV was mounted over the mantel. Beaded panel ceiling covered the tall cathedral ceiling, lots of lights, craftsman style ceiling fan and hanging lights complimenting the wicked furniture has set this screen porch area above any project in its class. Just outside of the screen area is the Trex covered deck with a pergola given them a grilling and outdoor seating space. Through a set of wrapped around staircase the upper deck now is connected with the magnificent Lower patio area. All covered in flagstone and stone retaining wall, shows the outdoor entertaining option in the lower level just outside of the basement French doors. Hanging out in this relaxing porch the family and friends enjoy the stunning view of their wooded backyard. The ambiance of this screen porch area is just stunning.
Woods 15 Residence
Woods 15 Residence
Douglas Knight ConstructionDouglas Knight Construction
Springgate Photography
Inspiration for an expansive classic front veranda in Salt Lake City with concrete paving.
"Joie de Vivre" 2015 NW Natural Street of Dreams
"Joie de Vivre" 2015 NW Natural Street of Dreams
Rendering SpaceRendering Space
Explore 3D Virtual Tour at www.1911Highlands.com Produced by www.RenderingSpace.com. Rendering Space provides high-end Real Estate and Property Marketing in the Pacific Northwest. We combine art with technology to provide the most visually engaging marketing available.
Silverleaf Residence - Rear Loggia
Silverleaf Residence - Rear Loggia
| SPIRAL ARCHITECTS || SPIRAL ARCHITECTS |
The rear loggia looking towards bar and outdoor kitchen; prominently displayed are the aged wood beams, columns, and roof decking, integral color three-coat plaster wall finish, chicago common brick hardscape, and McDowell Mountain stone walls. The bar window is a single 12 foot wide by 5 foot high steel sash unit, which pivots up and out of the way, driven by a hand-turned reduction drive system. The generously scaled space has been designed with extra depth to allow large soft seating groups, to accommodate the owners penchant for entertaining family and friends. Design Principal: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects; General Contractor: Eric Linthicum, Linthicum Custom Builders
Outdoor living retreat in Charlotte NC
Outdoor living retreat in Charlotte NC
Archadeck of CharlotteArchadeck of Charlotte
Enjoy the pool view from this screened porch. Because there is no railing, it's easy to see beyond the screened porch. This bright and airy screen porch is the perfect place to sit with your laptop to catch up on work while the kids swim in the pool all summer long. With floor to ceiling windows you get a nice breeze all year.
Lake Keowee Custom Home Porch
Lake Keowee Custom Home Porch
Dillard-Jones Builders, LLCDillard-Jones Builders, LLC
expansive covered porch with stunning lake views
Photo of an expansive rustic back veranda in Other with a roof extension and a bar area.
Lakefront residence in Michigan
Lakefront residence in Michigan
Phantom ScreensPhantom Screens
An award-winning Lake Michigan lakefront retreat, designed by Visbeen Architects, Inc. and built by Insignia Homes in 2011. It won the Best Overall Home, Detroit Home Design Awards 2011 and features a large porch equipped with Phantom`s Executive motorized retractable screens, coupled with an expansive outdoor deck, to make outdoor entertaining a breeze. The screens' tracks, recessed into the porch columns, enable the screens to stay completely out of sight until needed.
Best of Houzz 2015 - Porch (Richmond)
Best of Houzz 2015 - Porch (Richmond)
Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.
Loggia with outdoor dining area and grill center. Oak Beams and tongue and groove ceiling with bluestone patio. Winner of Best of Houzz 2015 Richmond Metro for Porch
Beautiful Modern Southern Farmhouse by Steve Powell Homes
Beautiful Modern Southern Farmhouse by Steve Powell Homes
David Cannon PhotographyDavid Cannon Photography
Amazing front porch of a modern farmhouse built by Steve Powell Homes (www.stevepowellhomes.com). Photo Credit: David Cannon Photography (www.davidcannonphotography.com)

Expansive Grey Veranda Ideas and Designs

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