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Front Veranda with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Front Porch Christmas
Traditional Front Porch Christmas
Dawn Hearn Interior DesignDawn Hearn Interior Design
Front porch decorated for the holidays. Garland, lights, angels
Design ideas for a traditional front veranda in Austin with feature lighting.
Madison Valley Residence
Madison Valley Residence
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
Derik Olsen Photography
Photo of a rustic front veranda in Other with a roof extension and feature lighting.
Front Door Finishes
Front Door Finishes
UserUser
Medium sized traditional front veranda in Raleigh with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Columbia Street
Columbia Street
Oakley Home BuildersOakley Home Builders
Krista Sobkowiak
This is an example of a large coastal front veranda in Chicago with natural stone paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
WhiteHead Home
WhiteHead Home
MJ Tallan Construction, Inc.MJ Tallan Construction, Inc.
Bruce Long
Inspiration for a large rustic front veranda in Portland with stamped concrete, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Porch
Porch
Rethink Design StudioRethink Design Studio
Exterior Paint Color: SW Dewy 6469 Exterior Trim Color: SW Extra White 7006 Furniture: Vintage fiberglass Wall Sconce: Barnlight Electric Co
Medium sized nautical front veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs, a roof extension and feature lighting.
New Craftsman Home with detached ADU above Garage
New Craftsman Home with detached ADU above Garage
Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-BuildGregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build
Front screened porch with ipe framing and porcelain tile floor. Beadboard ceiling. Photographer: Patrick Wong, Atelier Wong
Photo of a traditional front veranda in Austin with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Project Photos
Project Photos
Accel Framing IncAccel Framing Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized country front veranda in San Diego with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Santa Monica Beach House
Santa Monica Beach House
Evens ArchitectsEvens Architects
Santa Monica Beach House, Evens Architects - Front Porch Photo by Manolo Langis
Photo of a beach style front veranda in Los Angeles with feature lighting.
island retreat
island retreat
Paul CassebPaul Casseb
Porch off the Main Living Area. You can see in this view the excellent craftsmanship of the scalloped end to the Porch Shed Roof.
Nautical front veranda in Austin with feature lighting.
A New Entry with Nostalgic Roots
A New Entry with Nostalgic Roots
Thompson RemodelingThompson Remodeling
The owners of this beautiful historic farmhouse had been painstakingly restoring it bit by bit. One of the last items on their list was to create a wrap-around front porch to create a more distinct and obvious entrance to the front of their home. Aside from the functional reasons for the new porch, our client also had very specific ideas for its design. She wanted to recreate her grandmother’s porch so that she could carry on the same wonderful traditions with her own grandchildren someday. Key requirements for this front porch remodel included: - Creating a seamless connection to the main house. - A floorplan with areas for dining, reading, having coffee and playing games. - Respecting and maintaining the historic details of the home and making sure the addition felt authentic. Upon entering, you will notice the authentic real pine porch decking. Real windows were used instead of three season porch windows which also have molding around them to match the existing home’s windows. The left wing of the porch includes a dining area and a game and craft space. Ceiling fans provide light and additional comfort in the summer months. Iron wall sconces supply additional lighting throughout. Exposed rafters with hidden fasteners were used in the ceiling. Handmade shiplap graces the walls. On the left side of the front porch, a reading area enjoys plenty of natural light from the windows. The new porch blends perfectly with the existing home much nicer front facade. There is a clear front entrance to the home, where previously guests weren’t sure where to enter. We successfully created a place for the client to enjoy with her future grandchildren that’s filled with nostalgic nods to the memories she made with her own grandmother. "We have had many people who asked us what changed on the house but did not know what we did. When we told them we put the porch on, all of them made the statement that they did not notice it was a new addition and fit into the house perfectly.” – Homeowner
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
Low Country Modern
Low Country Modern
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a large traditional front veranda in Houston with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Porch and Portico Combination
Porch and Portico Combination
Phoenix Home ServicesPhoenix Home Services
Photo of a contemporary front veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Fredericksburg Rustic Estate
Fredericksburg Rustic Estate
chas architectschas architects
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front veranda in Austin with a pergola and feature lighting.
Mediterráneo Porche
Mediterráneo Porche
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front veranda in Other with concrete slabs and feature lighting.
Colombian Romantic
Colombian Romantic
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Expansive rustic front veranda in Houston with natural stone paving and feature lighting.
Traditional Style at its Best
Traditional Style at its Best
Rockwood Custom HomesRockwood Custom Homes
Inspiration for a traditional front veranda in Calgary with concrete slabs and feature lighting.
The Saint Peter
The Saint Peter
Possibility Custom Homes, Inc.Possibility Custom Homes, Inc.
Design ideas for a rustic front veranda in Houston with concrete slabs, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Island inspiration
Island inspiration
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

Front Veranda with Feature Lighting 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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