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Craftsman Porch
Craftsman Porch
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Richmond with brick paving and a roof extension.
Twin Chimney Home
Twin Chimney Home
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis: Photographer
Design ideas for a large traditional back screened veranda in New York with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Screen Porch
Screen Porch
Paul Kowalski Builders, LLCPaul Kowalski Builders, LLC
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Charlotte with decking and a roof extension.
Eclectic Cape Cod Transitional Style Home
Eclectic Cape Cod Transitional Style Home
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
Vaulted ceiling over the covered screen porch which leads to the grill deck. - Photo by Landmark Photography
Photo of a large traditional back screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Timber Column Porch
Timber Column Porch
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
This timber column porch replaced a small portico. It features a 7.5' x 24' premium quality pressure treated porch floor. Porch beam wraps, fascia, trim are all cedar. A shed-style, standing seam metal roof is featured in a burnished slate color. The porch also includes a ceiling fan and recessed lighting.
McKee New Build
McKee New Build
Framestead Enterprises, L.P.Framestead Enterprises, L.P.
This is an example of a farmhouse veranda in Houston.
Elllsworth St, Naperville, IL
Elllsworth St, Naperville, IL
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Photo of a farmhouse veranda in Chicago with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Sullivan's Island, SC Island House- "National Register of Historical Places"
Sullivan's Island, SC Island House- "National Register of Historical Places"
HND2 AssociatesHND2 Associates
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
Family Traditional
Family Traditional
Eminent Interior DesignEminent Interior Design
Landmark Photography
Traditional screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking.
Lake Cottage Renovation in northern GA
Lake Cottage Renovation in northern GA
Gridley + Graves PhotographersGridley + Graves Photographers
styled and photographed by Gridley + Graves Photographers
Photo of a medium sized rural front screened veranda in Philadelphia with decking and a roof extension.
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.
Front Porch Arbor with Wisteria
Front Porch Arbor with Wisteria
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Three seasons of happiness encompass this deck and three season room addition
Three seasons of happiness encompass this deck and three season room addition
Archadeck of Suburban BostonArchadeck of Suburban Boston
As you enter the three season room through the interior home entrance you fall under the spell of outdoor ( and indoor) living at its best. Photos by Archadeck of Suburban Boston
Traditional Front Porch
Traditional Front Porch
Highland Homes, Inc.Highland Homes, Inc.
Tuscan Columns & Brick Porch
Design ideas for a large classic front veranda in New Orleans with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
OUTDOOR, ALFRESCO, PATIO, by Moda Interiors Perth
OUTDOOR, ALFRESCO, PATIO, by Moda Interiors Perth
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary veranda in Perth with a bbq area.
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Rochman Design-Build Inc.Rochman Design-Build Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit.
18 Hubbard Park Red Bank
18 Hubbard Park Red Bank
PRM Design GroupPRM Design Group
This is an example of a classic veranda in New York.
Litchfield County Farmhouse
Litchfield County Farmhouse
Joshua Smith IncJoshua Smith Inc
Design ideas for a rural screened veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Metal Roof on Farmer's Porch
Metal Roof on Farmer's Porch
ATA Construction, LLCATA Construction, LLC
Photo of a farmhouse veranda in Boston.
Backyard
Backyard
Shop sKoutShop sKout
Design ideas for a nautical veranda in Orange County.

Green 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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