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Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Front Porch and Master Bath
Front Porch and Master Bath
Quality CraftsmenQuality Craftsmen
Rebuilt porch with tongue and groove ceiling and fan. C. Augestad, Fox Photography, Marietta, GA
Photo of a small traditional front veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The Cedar Ridge Plan #1125-D: Front Porch Ceiling Detail
The Cedar Ridge Plan #1125-D: Front Porch Ceiling Detail
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
Living comfortably has never been easier! This gorgeous Craftsman home exposes rich architectural detail throughout the open floor plan. Perfect for those who enjoy outdoor living, this design features copious areas for taking advantage of Mother Nature. A sunroom, rear deck and screened porch are all on the main level, while the lower level boasts a screened porch with summer kitchen, as well as a second covered porch.
The Hawthorne in Richmond
The Hawthorne in Richmond
Everett Custom HomesEverett Custom Homes
This is an example of a classic front veranda in Portland with decking and a roof extension.
Briarwood
Briarwood
Curtis White CompaniesCurtis White Companies
Reclaimed wood porch ceiling
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front veranda in Birmingham with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Post and Beam Anderson
Post and Beam Anderson
Ruebl Builders LLCRuebl Builders LLC
Rustic Timber frame entry/Porch with rustic stone work and custom front door and sidelights
Design ideas for a large classic front veranda in Milwaukee with decking and a roof extension.
Custom Interiors
Custom Interiors
Beer Architectural GroupBeer Architectural Group
Medium sized rustic front veranda in New York with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Shelton House
Shelton House
Appalachian Log StructuresAppalachian Log Structures
Rick Lee Photography
Photo of a large rustic front veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Covered front porch
Covered front porch
DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORPDUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP
Wood shingles & columns over a ceramic tile porch
Design ideas for a large contemporary front veranda in New York with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Rustic Ranch Entrance
Rustic Ranch Entrance
Owen Landscape ArchitectOwen Landscape Architect
The ornamental clipped juniper specimens are a perfect match for the rustic entrance planters!
This is an example of a small rustic front veranda in Toronto with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
Front Porch
Front Porch
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
A spacious front porch welcomes you home and offers a great spot to sit and relax in the evening while waving to neighbors walking by in this quiet, family friendly neighborhood of Cotswold. The porch is covered in bluestone which is a great material for a clean, simplistic look. Pike was able to vault part of the porch to make it feel grand. V-Groove was chosen for the ceiling trim, as it is stylish and durable. It is stained in Benjamin Moore Hidden Valley.
Menlo Oaks Residence
Menlo Oaks Residence
Arcanum ArchitectureArcanum Architecture
Photo of a country front veranda in San Francisco with a roof extension.
Rockville
Rockville
Jennifer Radakovic DesignJennifer Radakovic Design
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Richmond with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
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)
Летняя веранда загородного дома в коттеджном посёлке Ла Променад2 (Подмосковье)
Летняя веранда загородного дома в коттеджном посёлке Ла Променад2 (Подмосковье)
Архитектурное бюро ГлушковаАрхитектурное бюро Глушкова
Архитекторы: Дмитрий Глушков, Фёдор Селенин; Фото: Антон Лихтарович
Design ideas for a large contemporary front screened wood railing veranda in Moscow with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Exterior Re-design
Exterior Re-design
HERR window & doorHERR window & door
Using our staining technique we were able to accomplish a warm multi-dimensional wood look on the front and back door slabs.
This is an example of a small traditional front veranda in Edmonton with a roof extension.
Woodland House Cape Cod, MA
Woodland House Cape Cod, MA
Aline Architecture inc.Aline Architecture inc.
Jon Rolf Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
New
New
FitzGerald Wood ProductsFitzGerald Wood Products
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Timber Framed Entry
Timber Framed Entry
Berkshire Mountain Design Build, LLCBerkshire Mountain Design Build, LLC
Berkshire Mountain Design Build. -Log Home -Timber Framing -Post and Beam -Historic Preservation
Photo of a small traditional front veranda in Boston with decking.
Jeremy's Perfect Finish
Jeremy's Perfect Finish
Jeremy's Perfect FinishJeremy's Perfect Finish
Medium sized front veranda in Jackson with brick paving.
Lutz Ave Whole House Remodel in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Lutz Ave Whole House Remodel in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Photo of a medium sized modern front veranda in Detroit.

Front 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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