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Clutha River Farmhouse
Clutha River Farmhouse
Chaney & Norman ArchitectsChaney & Norman Architects
Photo credit: Graham Warman Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary back veranda in Other with decking and a pergola.
Hilltop Farmstead
Hilltop Farmstead
GRIT Co.GRIT Co.
Snap Chic Photography
Inspiration for a large rural veranda in Austin with decking, a roof extension and a potted garden.
Bellaire 2
Bellaire 2
BwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, IncBwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, Inc
Large classic back veranda in Houston with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Farmhouse Front Porch
Farmhouse Front Porch
Dave Knecht Homes, LLCDave Knecht Homes, LLC
Finished renovation of Early American Farmhouse. Photo by Karen Knecht Photography
Photo of a large rural front veranda in Chicago with a roof extension.
Rosamora - Outdoor Kitchen and Porch
Rosamora - Outdoor Kitchen and Porch
John BenedettoJohn Benedetto
Design ideas for a large classic back veranda in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Royal Oak Renovation
Royal Oak Renovation
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
New screened porch extension to the existing porch. © REAL-ARCH-MEDIA
Inspiration for a large country side screened veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Cottage Porch
Cottage Porch
Green Home Design + BuildGreen Home Design + Build
Inspiration for a large farmhouse front veranda in Portland with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse Back Deck
Modern Farmhouse Back Deck
WSM CraftWSM Craft
Perfectly settled in the shade of three majestic oak trees, this timeless homestead evokes a deep sense of belonging to the land. The Wilson Architects farmhouse design riffs on the agrarian history of the region while employing contemporary green technologies and methods. Honoring centuries-old artisan traditions and the rich local talent carrying those traditions today, the home is adorned with intricate handmade details including custom site-harvested millwork, forged iron hardware, and inventive stone masonry. Welcome family and guests comfortably in the detached garage apartment. Enjoy long range views of these ancient mountains with ample space, inside and out.
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Screened Porch Replacement in Potomac, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Porches and Patios
Porches and Patios
Screens of Kentucky, LLCScreens of Kentucky, LLC
Photo of a large rustic back screened veranda in Orange County with a roof extension and decking.
Cedar Wrap Around Porches and Shutters
Cedar Wrap Around Porches and Shutters
Good Charlotte CedarGood Charlotte Cedar
Another view of front porch with railings installed. Robert MacNab
Inspiration for a large classic front veranda in Charlotte with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Faulkner Perrin Custom HomesFaulkner Perrin Custom Homes
Large traditional back screened veranda in Dallas with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Lynch Backyard
Lynch Backyard
Outdoor Craftsmen, Inc.Outdoor Craftsmen, Inc.
A relaxing, breezy getaway.
Inspiration for a large classic back veranda in Raleigh with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Front Porch Farmhouse
Front Porch Farmhouse
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Ariana Miller with ANM Photography. www.anmphoto.com
Large rural front veranda in Dallas with decking and a roof extension.
North Raleigh Remodel & Furnishings
North Raleigh Remodel & Furnishings
Design Works StudioDesign Works Studio
New View Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional back screened veranda in Raleigh with a roof extension and all types of cover.
Stone Cottage Renovation
Stone Cottage Renovation
Jenna Wallis Interior DesignJenna Wallis Interior Design
Julie Wage Ross
Photo of a large classic back screened veranda in Omaha with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Screen Porch: The Gilchrist Plan #734-D
Screen Porch: The Gilchrist Plan #734-D
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
Unexpected angles add interest to the open floor plan, where interior columns and special ceiling treatments create definition and distinction. The great room features a cathedral ceiling, fireplace with flanking built-in shelves and access to the screened porch. A convenient pass-thru in the step-saving kitchen keeps everyone connected. G. Frank Hart Photography: http://www.gfrankhartphoto.com/
Master Suite and Screen Porch Addition
Master Suite and Screen Porch Addition
Scenic Interiors, LLCScenic Interiors, LLC
A growing family needed extra space in their 1930 Bungalow. We designed an addition sensitive to the neighborhood and complimentary to the original design that includes a generously sized one car garage, a 350 square foot screen porch and a master suite with walk-in closet and bathroom. The original upstairs bathroom was remodeled simultaneously, creating two new bathrooms. The master bathroom has a curbless shower and glass tile walls that give a contemporary vibe. The screen porch has a fir beadboard ceiling and the floor is random width white oak planks milled from a 120 year-old tree harvested from the building site to make room for the addition. photo by Skot Weidemann
Columbia Street
Columbia Street
Oakley Home BuildersOakley Home Builders
Krista Sobkowiak
Photo of a large beach style front veranda in Chicago with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Garden Porch
Garden Porch
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Situated in a neighborhood of grand Victorians, this shingled Foursquare home seemed like a bit of a wallflower with its plain façade. The homeowner came to Cummings Architects hoping for a design that would add some character and make the house feel more a part of the neighborhood. The answer was an expansive porch that runs along the front façade and down the length of one side, providing a beautiful new entrance, lots of outdoor living space, and more than enough charm to transform the home’s entire personality. Designed to coordinate seamlessly with the streetscape, the porch includes many custom details including perfectly proportioned double columns positioned on handmade piers of tiered shingles, mahogany decking, and a fir beaded ceiling laid in a pattern designed specifically to complement the covered porch layout. Custom designed and built handrails bridge the gap between the supporting piers, adding a subtle sense of shape and movement to the wrap around style. Other details like the crown molding integrate beautifully with the architectural style of the home, making the porch look like it’s always been there. No longer the wallflower, this house is now a lovely beauty that looks right at home among its majestic neighbors. Photo by Eric Roth

Large Veranda with All Types of Cover 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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