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Luxury Veranda with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Sullivan Front porch and more
Sullivan Front porch and more
Legacy Builders GroupLegacy Builders Group
Kyle Cannon
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front veranda in Cincinnati with concrete slabs, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Front Porch - Westfield, NJ
Front Porch - Westfield, NJ
UserUser
This is really another room. A porch with trim that you would typically find in your dining room has been created for the Exterior. Custom brick piers with blue stone caps add to the charm. Ipe decking says, "I'm staying around for a long time". Always being socially responsible with materials, whenever possible. Photo Credit: J. Brown
02 - Traditional Acadian Southern Porch
02 - Traditional Acadian Southern Porch
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Expansive traditional front mixed railing veranda in Houston with a roof extension and feature lighting.
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.
Lake House
Lake House
Renken Architects and Builders LLCRenken Architects and Builders LLC
Interior Design by Lauryn Pappas Interiors
Photo of an expansive modern back veranda in Chicago with a roof extension and feature lighting.
Beverly
Beverly
Robert Elliott Custom HomesRobert Elliott Custom Homes
Situated on one of the most prestigious streets in the distinguished neighborhood of Highland Park, 3517 Beverly is a transitional residence built by Robert Elliott Custom Homes. Designed by notable architect David Stocker of Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro, the 3-story, 5-bedroom and 6-bathroom residence is characterized by ample living space and signature high-end finishes. An expansive driveway on the oversized lot leads to an entrance with a courtyard fountain and glass pane front doors. The first floor features two living areas — each with its own fireplace and exposed wood beams — with one adjacent to a bar area. The kitchen is a convenient and elegant entertaining space with large marble countertops, a waterfall island and dual sinks. Beautifully tiled bathrooms are found throughout the home and have soaking tubs and walk-in showers. On the second floor, light filters through oversized windows into the bedrooms and bathrooms, and on the third floor, there is additional space for a sizable game room. There is an extensive outdoor living area, accessed via sliding glass doors from the living room, that opens to a patio with cedar ceilings and a fireplace.
Majestic Italian Villa
Majestic Italian Villa
IS ArchitectureIS Architecture
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back veranda in San Diego with natural stone paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Porches
Porches
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
A reclaimed wood wall is one of the best front porch ideas we've seen. Reclaimed wood post and beams complete this inviting porch on the New River. © Carolina Timberworks
Lakeshore Timber Frame
Lakeshore Timber Frame
Salamander Construction Inc.Salamander Construction Inc.
Susan Teare
This is an example of a medium sized classic front veranda in Burlington with decking and feature lighting.
European stone and slate Mountain Home
European stone and slate Mountain Home
Mark Sinsky Architect, PAMark Sinsky Architect, PA
Jay Weiland
Design ideas for a large traditional veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension and feature lighting.
Warren Avenue
Warren Avenue
Richard Bubnowski Design LLCRichard Bubnowski Design LLC
Covered Front Porch Sam Oberter Photography
Large victorian front veranda in New York with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Laurel Highlands
Laurel Highlands
B.O.B. - Beyond Ordinary Boundaries ArchitectureB.O.B. - Beyond Ordinary Boundaries Architecture
Inspiration for a large traditional front veranda in Richmond with a roof extension and feature lighting.
Adirondack Style
Adirondack Style
Elizabeth Guest Interiors, LLCElizabeth Guest Interiors, LLC
Screened in porch for all seasons, with folding doors that open to the living area all summer long. Blue and white fabrics highlight the birch bark accents. Tom Stock Photography
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.
Wells Hill Homestead
Wells Hill Homestead
Doyle Coffin Architecture LLCDoyle Coffin Architecture LLC
Doyle Coffin Architecture + George Ross, Photographer
Design ideas for a large farmhouse side veranda in Bridgeport with natural stone paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Martis Camp Lot 640
Martis Camp Lot 640
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Roger Wade Studio
Design ideas for a large front veranda in Sacramento with natural stone paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
North Oaks - Traditional New Home
North Oaks - Traditional New Home
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Screen porch with IPE decking. | Photography: Landmark Photography
This is an example of a large traditional back veranda in Minneapolis with decking, a roof extension, all types of cover and feature lighting.
Ansley Park Tudor on the Hill
Ansley Park Tudor on the Hill
Darden Design GroupDarden Design Group
Jeff Roffman
Large world-inspired side veranda in Atlanta with natural stone paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Cliff Road Area - Nantucket
Cliff Road Area - Nantucket
Jonathan Raith Inc.Jonathan Raith Inc.
Nantucket Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a large coastal veranda in Boston with feature lighting.
Hamptons, NY I
Hamptons, NY I
UserUser
Roger Davies Photography
Photo of a large traditional veranda in New York with feature lighting.

Luxury Veranda with Feature Lighting 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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