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Luxury Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Infinity Edge Pool & Negative Knife Edge Spa
Infinity Edge Pool & Negative Knife Edge Spa
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Situated on a private cove of Lake Lanier this stunning project is the essence of Indoor-outdoor living and embraces all the best elements of its natural surroundings. The pool house features an open floor plan with a kitchen, bar and great room combination and panoramic doors that lead to an eye-catching infinity edge pool and negative knife edge spa. The covered pool patio offers a relaxing and intimate setting for a quiet evening or watching sunsets over the lake. The adjacent flagstone patio, grill area and unobstructed water views create the ideal combination for entertaining family and friends while adding a touch of luxury to lakeside living.
Silver Lake
Silver Lake
Francesca Owings Interior DesignFrancesca Owings Interior Design
Screened Porch
Inspiration for an expansive beach style back screened veranda in Grand Rapids with decking.
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Gentle Gardener Green DesignGentle Gardener Green Design
copyright 2015 Virginia Rockwell
Photo of a large traditional back veranda in Richmond with a vegetable patch, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Lake Front Country Estate
Lake Front Country Estate
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Lake Front Country Estate Sleeping Porch, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Photo of an expansive classic back veranda in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Photo of a large country back screened veranda in Nashville with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
The Callahan at Willow Creek Farms
The Callahan at Willow Creek Farms
Landmark HomesLandmark Homes
Photo of an expansive midcentury back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Technology Enhances Indoor/Outdoor Living
Modern Technology Enhances Indoor/Outdoor Living
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These homeowners are well known to our team as repeat clients and asked us to convert a dated deck overlooking their pool and the lake into an indoor/outdoor living space. A new footer foundation with tile floor was added to withstand the Indiana climate and to create an elegant aesthetic. The existing transom windows were raised and a collapsible glass wall with retractable screens was added to truly bring the outdoor space inside. Overhead heaters and ceiling fans now assist with climate control and a custom TV cabinet was built and installed utilizing motorized retractable hardware to hide the TV when not in use. As the exterior project was concluding we additionally removed 2 interior walls and french doors to a room to be converted to a game room. We removed a storage space under the stairs leading to the upper floor and installed contemporary stair tread and cable handrail for an updated modern look. The first floor living space is now open and entertainer friendly with uninterrupted flow from inside to outside and is simply stunning.
Amenia Farmhouse
Amenia Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Rue Magazine
Lynch Backyard
Lynch Backyard
Outdoor Craftsmen, Inc.Outdoor Craftsmen, Inc.
A couple of years later, the Lynch's had us come over and put arches under the deck and enclose the entire underside with 5/4 x 2 cedar lattice strips that we ripped from 2 x 6 cedar stock.
Steps
Steps
CAVAGNARO LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATIONCAVAGNARO LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION
Techo bloc steps and patio designed and installed by Cavagnaro Landscaping & Irrigation
This is an example of an expansive back veranda in Newark with concrete paving.
Traditional Porch
Traditional Porch
Photo of a large classic back veranda in Portland with brick paving and a roof extension.
Reclaimed Wood Timber Frame Barn Home
Reclaimed Wood Timber Frame Barn Home
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Reclaimed barn board and reclaimed original patina hand hewn timber with sliding barn doors opening to the deck. © Carolina Timberworks
Medium sized rustic back veranda in Charlotte with decking.
Botzong job
Botzong job
Ryan Smith Builders, LLC.Ryan Smith Builders, LLC.
chadchenierphotography.com
Photo of a large rustic back veranda in New Orleans with a fire feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
The Ranch
The Ranch
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Architecture by Meriwether Felt Photos by Susan Gilmore
Inspiration for a large rustic back veranda in Minneapolis with natural stone paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Studio One Architecture, Inc.Studio One Architecture, Inc.
Outdoor Living Photo Credit: Rion Rizzo/Creative Sources Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic back veranda in Atlanta with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Covered Porch with Cedar Beadboard Ceiling and Blue Stone Flooring
Covered Porch with Cedar Beadboard Ceiling and Blue Stone Flooring
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. http://pickellbuilders.com. Covered Porch with Cedar Beadboard Ceiling and Blue Stone Flooring, and French Doors leading out from house.
Lowther Hall Lane II
Lowther Hall Lane II
Ryan Miller BuildersRyan Miller Builders
This is an example of a large nautical back metal railing veranda in Other with a fireplace, brick paving and a roof extension.
Whole House Interior Design - Birmingham, MI.
Whole House Interior Design - Birmingham, MI.
Dan Davis DesignDan Davis Design
A new porch was added to extend the outdoor seasons in Michigan. Heated stone floors, and retractable screens along with an outdoor kitchen make for a very livable space. We used the same colors inside and outside for a visual extension of the design. A large fireplace infinity spa and extra teak seating are in the background.
931 Wagner
931 Wagner
Tag & Associates, LLCTag & Associates, LLC
Photo of a large modern back veranda in Dallas with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
2019 Artisan Home Tour
2019 Artisan Home Tour
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
According folding doors open from a lounge area onto a covered porch complete with custom fireplace and TV. It allows guests to flow easily from inside to outside, especially when the phantom screens are down and the doors can remain open.

Luxury Back 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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