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Transitional Porch
Transitional Porch
This is an example of a classic back metal railing veranda in Seattle with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Captivating Craftsman
Captivating Craftsman
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
New Craftsman style home, approx 3200sf on 60' wide lot. Views from the street, highlighting front porch, large overhangs, Craftsman detailing. Photos by Robert McKendrick Photography.
Front Entry
Front Entry
Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.
A heated tile entry walk and custom handrail welcome you into this beautiful home.
Photo of a large classic front metal railing veranda in Denver with tiled flooring.
Arlington, VA Traditional Front Porch
Arlington, VA Traditional Front Porch
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front metal railing veranda in DC Metro with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
Modern Brise Soleil Addition
Modern Brise Soleil Addition
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Inspiration for a large modern back screened metal railing veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
New Gambrel on the Block
New Gambrel on the Block
CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTSCHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS
This new, custom home is designed to blend into the existing “Cottage City” neighborhood in Linden Hills. To accomplish this, we incorporated the “Gambrel” roof form, which is a barn-shaped roof that reduces the scale of a 2-story home to appear as a story-and-a-half. With a Gambrel home existing on either side, this is the New Gambrel on the Block. This home has a traditional--yet fresh--design. The columns, located on the front porch, are of the Ionic Classical Order, with authentic proportions incorporated. Next to the columns is a light, modern, metal railing that stands in counterpoint to the home’s classic frame. This balance of traditional and fresh design is found throughout the home.
Country Manor
Country Manor
Pillar & Perch: Architects + BuildersPillar & Perch: Architects + Builders
Rear porch with retractable screens. Tv and ceiling mounted heaters. Skylights with stained pine ceiling.
Photo of a large classic back screened metal railing veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
PineGrove Residence
PineGrove Residence
FM Studio, LLC.FM Studio, LLC.
Midcentury Modern Front Porch
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front metal railing veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Square Smooth Columns
Square Smooth Columns
Superior Aluminum ProductsSuperior Aluminum Products
Metal railing veranda in Other.
Expansive Front Porch Addition
Expansive Front Porch Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
2/3 of the roof fully covers the porch & 1/2 is open pergola to allow light and ventilation for propane firepit.
Design ideas for an expansive classic front metal railing veranda in Columbus with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
24 Blue Trail Court - Hampton Lake
24 Blue Trail Court - Hampton Lake
Live Oak Design & DevelopmentLive Oak Design & Development
Photo of a small coastal back screened metal railing veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Boyer Decks, Porches & Outdoor Living Spaces
Boyer Decks, Porches & Outdoor Living Spaces
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Minnetonka, MN screened porch off of main floor living space. Equipped with phantom screens.
Photo of a back screened metal railing veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
S邸　階段・アプローチ
S邸　階段・アプローチ
藤井達也藤井達也
This is an example of a modern front metal railing veranda in Other with concrete slabs.
Screen Porch and Deck Design in Olathe Kansas
Screen Porch and Deck Design in Olathe Kansas
Archadeck of Kansas CityArchadeck of Kansas City
This expansive screen porch and deck design in Olathe KS features low-maintenance flooring/decking and low-maintenance railings. The porch boasts a gable roof line, which is perfectly accommodated beneath the second-story windows. The deck features enough room for grilling and a small seating area to expand the use of the entire space.
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.
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.
Deck Addition Lakeville 2020
Deck Addition Lakeville 2020
Titus ContractingTitus Contracting
Inspiration for an expansive classic back screened metal railing veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Expansive Front Porch Addition
Expansive Front Porch Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
2/3 of the roof fully covers the porch & 1/2 is open pergola to allow light and ventilation for propane firepit.
Photo of an expansive country front metal railing veranda in Columbus with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Villetta CV | 180 MQ
Villetta CV | 180 MQ
Architetto Marco FinardiArchitetto Marco Finardi
Ristrutturazione completa villetta da 180mq
Design ideas for a large side metal railing veranda in Milan with with columns, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Dearborn Remodel
Dearborn Remodel
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized back metal railing veranda in Kansas City with with columns, concrete paving and a roof extension.

Green Metal Railing 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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