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Large Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Southern Living - Custom Build in Alpharetta
Southern Living - Custom Build in Alpharetta
Georgian Homefronts, LLCGeorgian Homefronts, LLC
Atlanta Custom Builder, Quality Homes Built with Traditional Values Location: 12850 Highway 9 Suite 600-314 Alpharetta, GA 30004
Large traditional front veranda in Atlanta with brick paving and a roof extension.
Traditional Front Porch
Traditional Front Porch
Highland Homes, Inc.Highland Homes, Inc.
Tuscan Columns & Brick Porch
Inspiration for a large traditional front veranda in New Orleans with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
dreamy back porch
dreamy back porch
Lindsey HeneLindsey Hene
Christina Wedge
This is an example of a large traditional back veranda in Atlanta with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Photo of a large traditional back veranda in Nashville with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Transitional Kitchen and Porch Renovation in Atlanta
Transitional Kitchen and Porch Renovation in Atlanta
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
Imagine entertaining on this incredible screened-in porch complete with 2 skylights, custom trim, and a transitional style ceiling fan.
Design ideas for a large classic back screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
New Transitional Custom Home
New Transitional Custom Home
Webber Development & ConstructionWebber Development & Construction
Rustic White Photography
Photo of a large classic back veranda in Atlanta with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
James Hardie Lap Siding Ijamsville, MD (Monterey Taupe)
James Hardie Lap Siding Ijamsville, MD (Monterey Taupe)
Custom Concepts Construction Inc.Custom Concepts Construction Inc.
In this image, you can see the Cobble Stone columns installed that create an elegant appearance of the front porch and dimension to the window trim as well. The contrast of the two colors brings out the architecture of the home. Creating depth can make any homes appearance elegant and welcoming.
Lake House
Lake House
Karen Kempf InteriorsKaren Kempf Interiors
This family’s second home was designed to reflect their love of the beach and easy weekend living. Low maintenance materials were used so their time here could be focused on fun and not on worrying about or caring for high maintenance elements. Copyright 2012 Milwaukee Magazine/Photos by Adam Ryan Morris at Morris Creative, LLC.
New Marlborough Residential
New Marlborough Residential
edm architecture & engineering, p.cedm architecture & engineering, p.c
Rob Karosis, Master Planning, terraces,
This is an example of a large traditional front veranda in Boston with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a large classic front veranda in Houston with brick paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASIDLORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID
A huge outdoor living area addition that was split into 2 distinct areas-lounge or living and dining. This was designed for large gatherings with lots of comfortable seating seating. All materials and surfaces were chosen for lots of use and all types of weather. A custom made fire screen is mounted to the brick fireplace. Designed so the doors slide to the sides to expose the logs for a cozy fire on cool nights. Photography by Holger Obenaus
Atlanta Multi-Addition
Atlanta Multi-Addition
Figur ConstructionFigur Construction
Photo of a large traditional back screened veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
North Hall Screened Porch & Deck Repair
North Hall Screened Porch & Deck Repair
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Screened Porch and Deck Repair prior to Landscaping
Inspiration for a large traditional back screened veranda in Atlanta with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
3 Season Room Feature
3 Season Room Feature
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
We designed a three season room with removable window/screens and a large sliding screen door. The Walnut matte rectified field tile floors are heated, We included an outdoor TV, ceiling fans and a linear fireplace insert with star Fyre glass. Outside, we created a seating area around a fire pit and fountain water feature, as well as a new patio for grilling.
Tranquil Tree House
Tranquil Tree House
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
Contractor: Hughes & Lynn Building & Renovations Photos: Max Wedge Photography
Large traditional back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Pergolas, Pavilions and Gazebos Gallery
Pergolas, Pavilions and Gazebos Gallery
Raber Patio Enclosure & FurnitureRaber Patio Enclosure & Furniture
This gorgeous patio, pool house and pergola combo will make your pool so much more fun to use. Add this to your lake front home or just about anywhere for more space to relax, refresh and renew.
Building Products
Building Products
GreenHill Building ProductsGreenHill Building Products
Design ideas for a large traditional back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Custom EzeBreeze porch with flat EPDM rubber roof.
Custom EzeBreeze porch with flat EPDM rubber roof.
Exterior Additions LLCExterior Additions LLC
This client had several contractors have concerns with potential roof lines given the windows above the space. With our EPDM flat roof, leaks are never a concern, they have a 9' + tall ceiling and the space they really wanted!
Pool Waterfall and Outdoor Living in Sugarloaf
Pool Waterfall and Outdoor Living in Sugarloaf
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Photo of a large traditional back screened veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Photo of a large classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.

Large Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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