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Green Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Four Season Porch
Four Season Porch
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Photos by Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a traditional back veranda in Minneapolis with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Apex Screen Porch
Apex Screen Porch
Catherine French Design, LLC.Catherine French Design, LLC.
Custom outdoor Screen Porch with Scandinavian accents, teak dining table, woven dining chairs, and custom outdoor living furniture
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back veranda in Raleigh with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Larkspur Farmhouse
Larkspur Farmhouse
HEYDT DESIGNSHEYDT DESIGNS
Photography by Golden Gate Creative
Design ideas for a medium sized country back wood railing veranda in San Francisco with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Contemporary Cottage
Contemporary Cottage
42 North Custom Homes LLC42 North Custom Homes LLC
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back screened veranda in Grand Rapids with a roof extension.
POST AND BEAM POOL HOUSE
POST AND BEAM POOL HOUSE
Robert William Hannon Architect PLLCRobert William Hannon Architect PLLC
In an effort to blend function and beauty, the Client requested a covered lap pool engulfed in daylight with clear sites to the surrounding private foliage. Nestled into a wooded site in Westford, MA, the lap pool provides a serene experience with views of nature on three sides. The post and beam structure lends the feeling that the pool house grew among the trees while providing a simple structural solution for the length and width needed for this open design. The new structure has a connecting element that allows one to pass from the existing living room space into this indoor oasis. The tongue and groove finished ceiling is uplit to illuminate in a warm glow complimented by the exposed Douglas fir timber beams. The pool house is complemented by an indoor sauna, a pass-through shower, and a deck with direct connection to the backyard.
Lebanon TM Freestanding Covered Porch/Patio
Lebanon TM Freestanding Covered Porch/Patio
Archadeck of NashvilleArchadeck of Nashville
Having an outdoor escape doesn’t necessarily mean “roughing it.” Our clients have plenty of room within their covered porch for comfortable furniture for lounging and relaxing. Amenities here include a ceiling fan and recessed can lighting in the ceiling, too. Because the space is wired with electrical outlets, they can add lamps or other appliances as needed.
Tranquil Screened Porch
Tranquil Screened Porch
Noble RenovationNoble Renovation
Screened in porch featuring a motorized, retractable vinyl and screen dual system, making the area accessible year round. Hardwood floors were installed for a durable, low maintenance option. Skylights were chosen to compliment the LED recessed lighting. As was a ceiling fan, to help keep the space at a comfortable temperature.
Before&After: A Peaceful Porch Area
Before&After: A Peaceful Porch Area
Lisa Lynn Designs Home Store & Design StudioLisa Lynn Designs Home Store & Design Studio
After: A beautiful porch
Design ideas for a small country back veranda in Louisville with a roof extension.
Rancho da Flórida
Rancho da Flórida
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
automated screens
Photo of an expansive contemporary back screened veranda in Tampa with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Modern Hillside Custom Home in Chapel Hill, NC
Modern Hillside Custom Home in Chapel Hill, NC
Bold ConstructionBold Construction
Architect: Szostak Design, Inc. Photo: Jim Sink
Photo of a modern back screened veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Salty Pear Farm
Salty Pear Farm
hut design + buildhut design + build
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back veranda in Other.
Preston Hollow Residence
Preston Hollow Residence
Yates DesygnYates Desygn
Yates Desygn developed the entire master plan for this Preston Hollow Residence which included the hardscape, softscape, outdoor entertainment areas, and fencing. Photo by Michael Wiltbank
Small Home with a Big Heart
Small Home with a Big Heart
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
New home construction in Homewood Alabama photographed for Willow Homes, Willow Design Studio, and Triton Stone Group by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. You can see more of his work at http://tommydaspit.com
Brookstone III - Acworth, GA
Brookstone III - Acworth, GA
Outback Deck, Inc.Outback Deck, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Motorized porch shades
Motorized porch shades
SHADE & SHUTTER EXPOSHADE & SHUTTER EXPO
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Craftsman Porch
Craftsman Porch
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Richmond with brick paving and a roof extension.
Porches
Porches
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
This generously sized new side porch breaks up the mass of the main house and provides shaded shelter for a variety of family activities. The white tapered square columns and railings, mahagony decking enhance this colonial home. Tom Grimes Photography
Brisbane house
Brisbane house
InHome DecorInHome Decor
Our Aluminium Shutters have been designed with a fully adjustable louver that offers a contemporary modern functional shutter aesthetically appealing for both interior and exterior use. Standard Stock colours and custom colour range (full dulux powdercoated range), Balustrade capabilities, Fully flyscreenable, Off the wall mounting systems, Internal winding systems, Lockable, Wind ratings, Slide, Bifold, hinge or fixed, 90 &115mm Blade options.
Southern Living Idea House
Southern Living Idea House
Providence DesignProvidence Design
Michael Baxley
Design ideas for a large classic back veranda in Little Rock with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking.

Green Back 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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