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Expansive Grey Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Crownsville Residence
Crownsville Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
A look inside the screened terrace.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean side screened veranda in DC Metro with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Mayo waterfront
Mayo waterfront
Fichtner Services Central, Inc.Fichtner Services Central, Inc.
Duradek walkable flat roof membrane
This is an example of an expansive classic veranda in Baltimore with concrete slabs.
Porch with Brick Floor
Porch with Brick Floor
A&E Construction and Design CenterA&E Construction and Design Center
A&E Construction
This is an example of an expansive back veranda in Philadelphia with a roof extension.
Golf Club Private Residence
Golf Club Private Residence
jessica weir of andrew richard designsjessica weir of andrew richard designs
Corrado Caruso Photography
This is an example of an expansive traditional veranda in Toronto with a roof extension.
Greenwich Passive House Remodel
Greenwich Passive House Remodel
Trillium ArchitectsTrillium Architects
This is an example of an expansive classic side wood railing veranda in New York.
Ristrutturazione albergo
Ristrutturazione albergo
UserUser
3DPhoto
Inspiration for an expansive country front veranda in Bari with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
軽井沢カウンターポイント
軽井沢カウンターポイント
PODA一級建築士事務所PODA一級建築士事務所
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front veranda in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
1120 Turnbery Ct #25-10, Geneva, Wisconsin
1120 Turnbery Ct #25-10, Geneva, Wisconsin
Margaret Canfield Lake Geneva Real EstateMargaret Canfield Lake Geneva Real Estate
A one of a kind custom design by Architect, Michael Rafferty beautifully implemented by custom craftsmen. Soaring ceilings, open concept and skylights add a feeling of air and light to an already beautiful floor plan. Views of water add to the design of your daily living and you move from each room throughout the house.
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
The rectangular fire pit with glass beads cradled in stone between the pergola’s support posts has a “built-in” look. The fire pit and the coping at the bottom of the pergola’s posts are the same stone used throughout.
Staged Cozy 1940's St. Pete Bungalow
Staged Cozy 1940's St. Pete Bungalow
Cardinal Designs Home StagingCardinal Designs Home Staging
David Sibbitt
Photo of an expansive traditional back veranda in Tampa with brick paving and a pergola.
Atlanta Residence- Front Porch
Atlanta Residence- Front Porch
Robin LaMonte/Rooms RevampedRobin LaMonte/Rooms Revamped
The front porch is a very traditional element for homes in the South and the Midwest for all the waving we do... Robin LaMonte/Rooms Revamped
Expansive traditional veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
BSS Exteriors Projects
BSS Exteriors Projects
BSS ExteriorsBSS Exteriors
This is an example of an expansive traditional back screened metal railing veranda in Orlando with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Deck Build | Princeton Outdoor Enclosure & Deck
Deck Build | Princeton Outdoor Enclosure & Deck
Griggstown Construction Co.Griggstown Construction Co.
Experience outdoor luxury with our tailor-made Trex deck, renowned for its durability and sleek aesthetics. Part of the deck boasts a sophisticated outdoor enclosure, offering a perfect blend of open-air enjoyment and sheltered comfort. Whether you're basking in the sun or seeking a cozy retreat, our design ensures an unparalleled outdoor experience catered to your unique taste.
Portico Villa Privata in stile Rustico
Portico Villa Privata in stile Rustico
Elisabetta TanesiniElisabetta Tanesini
Interior design per un portico di una villa privata in stile rustico, dalle linee pulite, leggere e confortevoli. Lo stile country è arricchito e reso unico dalla giustapposizione di elementi rustici con colori e forme minimal.
Parade of Homes 2017
Parade of Homes 2017
Bob Buescher HomesBob Buescher Homes
Photo of an expansive traditional back veranda in Grand Rapids with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Beach club Los Vientos
Beach club Los Vientos
Patrick Nikolas PetersPatrick Nikolas Peters
This is an example of an expansive bohemian veranda in Palma de Mallorca.
Tudor Estate Update
Tudor Estate Update
EASA ArchitectureEASA Architecture
Outdoor covered porch with doors to Kitchen and Family Room beyond.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back veranda in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Buckman Porch
Buckman Porch
Full Circa, Inc.Full Circa, Inc.
Sally Painter
Design ideas for an expansive veranda in Portland.
Scenic New Richmond Screen Porch Addition
Scenic New Richmond Screen Porch Addition
Bauscher Construction & Remodeling, Inc.Bauscher Construction & Remodeling, Inc.
©RVP Photography
Inspiration for an expansive classic back screened veranda in Cincinnati with decking and a roof extension.
Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon
Tropical Trend HomesTropical Trend Homes
Red M Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary side veranda in Cairns with tiled flooring and a roof extension.

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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