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Expansive Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

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06 - Arlington Historic Back Porch Sitting Area
06 - Arlington Historic Back Porch Sitting Area
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Benjamin Hill Photography
Inspiration for an expansive classic side wood railing veranda in Houston with decking and a roof extension.
Charming Full Home Renovation in Historical Inman Park
Charming Full Home Renovation in Historical Inman Park
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
A set of custom french doors lead out to this tranquil screened back porch with recessed lighting and a transitional style ceiling fan.
This is an example of an expansive classic back screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
English Elm
English Elm
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
Nestled next to a mountain side and backing up to a creek, this home encompasses the mountain feel. With its neutral yet rich exterior colors and textures, the architecture is simply picturesque. A custom Knotty Alder entry door is preceded by an arched stone column entry porch. White Oak flooring is featured throughout and accentuates the home’s stained beam and ceiling accents. Custom cabinetry in the Kitchen and Great Room create a personal touch unique to only this residence. The Master Bathroom features a free-standing tub and all-tiled shower. Upstairs, the game room boasts a large custom reclaimed barn wood sliding door. The Juliette balcony gracefully over looks the handsome Great Room. Downstairs the screen porch is cozy with a fireplace and wood accents. Sitting perpendicular to the home, the detached three-car garage mirrors the feel of the main house by staying with the same paint colors, and features an all metal roof. The spacious area above the garage is perfect for a future living or storage area.
Deck Addition Lakeville 2020
Deck Addition Lakeville 2020
Titus ContractingTitus Contracting
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back screened metal railing veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Front Patio - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Front Patio - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Sycamore Tan - SW 2855 Trim Color - Urban Bronze - SW 7048 Exterior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Mountain Ledge in Silverton Garage Doors by Wayne Dalton Door Product 9700 Series Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Fixtures by Elk Lighting Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Pemberton Remodel 2015
Pemberton Remodel 2015
Alison Mountain Interior DesignAlison Mountain Interior Design
Molly Winters Photos
Inspiration for an expansive traditional veranda in Austin with natural stone paving, a roof extension, all types of cover and a bbq area.
Front Porches
Front Porches
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Tapered columns with stone piers and nice wide porch. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
Inspiration for an expansive classic front veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Traditional Porch
Traditional Porch
Expansive traditional front screened veranda in Other with stamped concrete.
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Inspiration for an expansive classic back screened wire cable railing veranda in DC Metro with all types of cover.
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back veranda in Houston with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Front Porch - Westfield, NJ
Front Porch - Westfield, NJ
UserUser
This is really another room. A porch with trim that you would typically find in your dining room has been created for the Exterior. Custom brick piers with blue stone caps add to the charm. Ipe decking says, "I'm staying around for a long time". Always being socially responsible with materials, whenever possible. Photo Credit: J. Brown
Diving Outdoor Living Room
Diving Outdoor Living Room
James River Construction, LLC.James River Construction, LLC.
This screened in porch is a divine outdoor living space. With beautiful hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings that boast outdoor fans, a brick outdoor fireplace flanked with an outdoor TV and cozy living and dining spaces, this porch has it all. Easy access to the kitchen of the home makes this a convenient place to share a meal or enjoy company. The view of the spacious, private backyard is relaxing. Exterior lighting was also taken in to account to create ambiance and function.
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.
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Design ideas for an expansive classic back wire cable railing veranda in DC Metro with a fireplace and all types of cover.
4 Season Porch
4 Season Porch
David Tyson & Associates Inc.David Tyson & Associates Inc.
David Tyson Design and photos Four season porch with Eze- Breeze window and door system, stamped concrete flooring, gas fireplace with stone veneer.
Photo of an expansive traditional back screened veranda in Charlotte with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
West University
West University
Ashwood Designs and Custom HomesAshwood Designs and Custom Homes
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Historic 1850's Couch House Renovation
Historic 1850's Couch House Renovation
FORNEY + architecture, LLCFORNEY + architecture, LLC
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front veranda in St Louis with decking and a roof extension.
02 - Traditional Acadian Southern Porch
02 - Traditional Acadian Southern Porch
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Expansive traditional front mixed railing veranda in Houston with a roof extension and feature lighting.
Kenilworth
Kenilworth
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Screened Porch
Inspiration for an expansive classic back screened veranda in Chicago with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Three Season Porch
Three Season Porch
Thielsen Architects, Inc. P.S.Thielsen Architects, Inc. P.S.
Three Season Porch with Fireplace Photo by Sozhino Imagery
Expansive classic back screened veranda in Seattle with a roof extension.

Expansive Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

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