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Expansive Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Portico - ingresso (ampliamento)
Portico - ingresso (ampliamento)
progetti Arch&co.progetti Arch&co.
Inspiration for an expansive classic metal railing veranda in Other with tiled flooring.
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
Shingle Style
Shingle Style
DMA ArchitectureDMA Architecture
Rear Porch
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back veranda in Other with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Transitional Home in the High End Community of Landfall - Amber Model Home
Transitional Home in the High End Community of Landfall - Amber Model Home
Custom Home Staging and DesignCustom Home Staging and Design
Unique Media and Design
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front veranda in Other with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Kenilworth
Kenilworth
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Screened Porch
Photo of an expansive traditional back screened veranda in Chicago with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Lake Keowee Lake House
Lake Keowee Lake House
LGB InteriorsLGB Interiors
Robert Clark
This is an example of an expansive classic back veranda in Charlotte with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Photo of an expansive classic back wire cable railing veranda in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen and all types of cover.
Cliff Road Family Retreat
Cliff Road Family Retreat
Nantucket Architectural PhotographyNantucket Architectural Photography
Nantucket Architectural Photography
Expansive classic back veranda in Boston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Lanai with "Kiva" Fireplace, Stucco Walls, Bead Board Ceiling and Built In Grill
Lanai with "Kiva" Fireplace, Stucco Walls, Bead Board Ceiling and Built In Grill
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Covered Lanai with "Kiva" Fireplace, Stucco Walls, Bead Board Ceiling and Built In Grilling Station. Bluestone tile floor. Limestone coping.
Beaufort Residence
Beaufort Residence
ArchitraveArchitrave
Sam Holland
Expansive traditional front screened wood railing veranda in Charleston with a roof extension.
Covered Porch in Vienna VA
Covered Porch in Vienna VA
Lensis Builders, Inc.Lensis Builders, Inc.
Summer is almost over, but if you had this gorgeous covered porch with a masonry fireplace and separate grilling section, you could enjoy the great outdoors even longer! Our clients in Vienna VA spend TONS of time with their family on their gorgeous new outdoor retreat. Photos courtesy of Greg Hadley of Hadley Photography- https://www.greghadleyphotography.com/
Cabernet Plan - Vineyards at Hammock Bay
Cabernet Plan - Vineyards at Hammock Bay
Randy Wise Homes IncRandy Wise Homes Inc
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Clear Creek Parade Home 2020
Clear Creek Parade Home 2020
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Car siding ceiling on covered back porch. Double slider leading from study.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional side screened veranda in Other with decking 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.
Traditional Plantation Style Custom Home in Richmond, Texas
Traditional Plantation Style Custom Home in Richmond, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by CAM Builders LLC
This is an example of an expansive classic side veranda in Houston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
105 Northeast 7th Street | Delray Beach, FL | Del Ida Park
105 Northeast 7th Street | Delray Beach, FL | Del Ida Park
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Expansive traditional front veranda in Miami with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Photo of an expansive traditional back wire cable railing veranda in DC Metro with a fireplace and all types of cover.
The Foxridge at Tuscarora
The Foxridge at Tuscarora
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
Wrap-around front porch with ample space and hanging swing to enjoy idyllic views of a spacious front yard.
Photo of an expansive classic front metal railing veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving, a roof extension and with columns.
09 - Classic Craftsman Outdoor Kitchen
09 - Classic Craftsman Outdoor Kitchen
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back veranda in Houston with a bbq area, brick paving and a roof extension.
St. James luxury home
St. James luxury home
Coastal Stage and RearrangeCoastal Stage and Rearrange
A luxury home begins to feel cozy with how the exterior entry is staged. To create warmth add color and living vegetation.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front veranda in Wilmington with natural stone paving and 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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