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Luxury All Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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London Residence
London Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
Expansive traditional back metal railing veranda in Other with a fireplace.
Woodbridge Project 0009
Woodbridge Project 0009
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Converting a current open deck into a screened in porch with steps and a stamped concrete patio with a seating wall with LED lights. Gable roof with a t-1-11 ceiling with a fan and electrical outlets.
Glenhaven
Glenhaven
SDA ArchitectsSDA Architects
Residential Alterations and Additions.
Large modern back glass railing veranda in Sydney with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Lakefront Lodge
Lakefront Lodge
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a classic back metal railing veranda in Chicago with with columns, concrete paving and a roof extension.
360DC Become Official Deponti UK Dealer
360DC Become Official Deponti UK Dealer
360 Design Consultants Ltd360 Design Consultants Ltd
360DC are an official Deponti Dealer, and supply and install a range of specialist Aluminium Verandas and Glasshouses for gardens of distinction at great value and quality.
Deck Addition Lakeville 2020
Deck Addition Lakeville 2020
Titus ContractingTitus Contracting
This is an example of an expansive classic back screened metal railing veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Custom porch columns and railing/Prefab. metal fencing
Custom porch columns and railing/Prefab. metal fencing
Hawley CarpentryHawley Carpentry
Columns made in our shop and installed on site. We used knowledge and skill to span the railing for a awesome view of Table Rock Mountain.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front mixed railing veranda in Charlotte with a roof extension, with columns and concrete slabs.
Lincoln Park Porch
Lincoln Park Porch
Proshield ExteriorsProshield Exteriors
Design ideas for a medium sized front wood railing veranda with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living Area - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Outdoor Living Area - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Construction Marketing, LLCConstruction Marketing, LLC
Design ideas for an expansive classic side wire cable railing veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Smithwood Drive
Smithwood Drive
New Age DesignNew Age Design
New Age Design
Photo of a medium sized classic back metal railing veranda in Toronto with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
The Hines Residence
The Hines Residence
IRI LandscapeIRI Landscape
© Jude Parkinson-Morgan All Rights Reserved
This is an example of a small contemporary front wood railing veranda in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Porch and Deck
Porch and Deck
BME Construction LLCBME Construction LLC
we remodeled an old deck and built a porch on top of the existing deck, re-in-forcing the deck allowed us to build a porch on the deck
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back screened mixed railing veranda in DC Metro.
KDS-Lawley
KDS-Lawley
Honeystone DesignHoneystone Design
Front porch design and outdoor living design including, walkways, patios, steps, accent walls and pillars, and natural surroundings.
Photo of a large modern front wood railing veranda in Birmingham with with columns, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Lowther Hall Lane II
Lowther Hall Lane II
Ryan Miller BuildersRyan Miller Builders
This is an example of a large coastal back metal railing veranda in Other with a fireplace, brick paving and a roof extension.
London Residence
London Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
Expansive classic back metal railing veranda in Other with a fireplace.
The Concord Château - roof deck restoration
The Concord Château - roof deck restoration
Single Source BuildersSingle Source Builders
Reconstruction of 2nd story balcony deck with ipe decking.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back wood railing veranda in Boston with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Front Elevation
Front Elevation
JPF ArchitectsJPF Architects
Photo of a medium sized traditional front wood railing veranda in Philadelphia with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
Greenwich Passive House Remodel
Greenwich Passive House Remodel
Trillium ArchitectsTrillium Architects
Inspiration for an expansive traditional wood railing veranda in New York.
Custom Home Renovation
Custom Home Renovation
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
This is an example of a large traditional side screened wood railing veranda in Raleigh with brick paving and a roof extension.
KDS-Lawley
KDS-Lawley
Honeystone DesignHoneystone Design
Front porch design and outdoor living design including, walkways, patios, steps, accent walls and pillars, and natural surroundings.
Design ideas for a large modern front wood railing veranda in Birmingham with with columns, concrete paving and a roof extension.

Luxury All 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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