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Green Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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CRESTHAVEN II
CRESTHAVEN II
Merzbau Design CollectiveMerzbau Design Collective
A screened porch was added to the downstairs lounge area, with a primary bedroom patio above.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back screened metal railing veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Dana Street
Dana Street
Studio Evloh LLC Interior Architecture & DesignStudio Evloh LLC Interior Architecture & Design
Inspiration for a small modern back screened metal railing veranda in Raleigh with a roof extension.
Outdoor Curtains/Mosquito Drapes/Porch Screens
Outdoor Curtains/Mosquito Drapes/Porch Screens
ResCom DesignsResCom Designs
Outdoor curtains are the perfect bug screens so that you can enjoy your outdoor patio without those pesky mosquitoes
Inspiration for a large back screened veranda in Toronto with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Rutledge Boulevard Screened Porch and Master Bath
Rutledge Boulevard Screened Porch and Master Bath
Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
Photography: Jason Stemple
Large traditional back screened veranda in Charleston with a roof extension and concrete paving.
Screened Porch Satisfies Client's Needs
Screened Porch Satisfies Client's Needs
MOSAIC [Design + Build]MOSAIC [Design + Build]
A new set of stairs connects the couple to a patio at one end where they can sit and enjoy their beautifully landscaped yard. Gregg Willett
Photo of a contemporary back veranda in Atlanta.
Open Back Porches
Open Back Porches
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
© 2014 Jan Stittleburg for Atlanta Decking & Fence.
Inspiration for a large traditional back screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Lake George - New York
Lake George - New York
Pagliaro Bartels Sajda ArchitectsPagliaro Bartels Sajda Architects
This is an example of a large rustic back veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
The Castaway House
The Castaway House
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Inspiration for an urban back veranda in Phoenix.
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Detached screened porch in Ann Arbor, MI by Meadowlark Design+Build.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Barndominium
Barndominium
Pro Renovations Ltd CoPro Renovations Ltd Co
Medium sized country back veranda in Atlanta.
Mar Vista Modern
Mar Vista Modern
SweisKlossSweisKloss
This is an example of a contemporary back veranda in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Naperville Paver Patio, Pavillion and Landscape
Naperville Paver Patio, Pavillion and Landscape
CB Conlin Landscapes Inc.CB Conlin Landscapes Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic back veranda in Chicago with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
A large low maintenance deck with a BBQ area with a shade roof over it.
A large low maintenance deck with a BBQ area with a shade roof over it.
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
A custom BBQ area under a water proof roof with a custom cedar ceiling. Picture by Tom Jacques.
This is an example of a contemporary back veranda in Toronto with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Staged
Staged
Rollingwood BuildersRollingwood Builders
This is an example of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living in the LowCountry
Outdoor Living in the LowCountry
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Wide open space, great views, mounted wide screen TV, fireplace, comfortable seating with plush pillows...this outdoor living room will be enjoyed by all.
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Photo of a small contemporary back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Quality Design & ConstructionQuality Design & Construction
The EZ Breeze screening system can make a screened porch has vinyl windows that can be pulled up during inclement weather. After photos by Ray Strawbridge Commercial Photography
Sunrooms & Enclosures
Sunrooms & Enclosures
American Deck and PatioAmerican Deck and Patio
Fiberon Ipe decking with a screened enclosure
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back veranda in Baltimore with a roof extension.
Upgraded second story deck in Littleton, Colorado
Upgraded second story deck in Littleton, Colorado
Archadeck of the FoothillsArchadeck of the Foothills
Second story upgraded Timbertech Pro Reserve composite deck in Antique Leather color with picture frame boarder in Dark Roast. Timbertech Evolutions railing in black was used with upgraded 7.5" cocktail rail in Azek English Walnut. Also featured is the "pub table" below the deck to set drinks on while playing yard games or gathering around and admiring the views. This couple wanted a deck where they could entertain, dine, relax, and enjoy the beautiful Colorado weather, and that is what Archadeck of Denver designed and built for them!
4-Track Sunroom
4-Track Sunroom
Paragon Construction Company LLCParagon Construction Company LLC
Gorgeous traditional sunroom with a newly added 4-track window system that lets in vast amounts of sunlight and fresh air! This can also be enjoyed by the customer throughout all four seasons

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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