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Mediterranean Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Mediterranean Porch
Mediterranean Porch
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean back veranda in Dallas with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Mediterranean-Inspired Villa
Mediterranean-Inspired Villa
Pulliam Morris InteriorsPulliam Morris Interiors
Photo - John Smith Photography Interior Design - Pulliam Morris Interiors
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back veranda in Dallas with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Classically inspired Seaside Estate
Classically inspired Seaside Estate
Aurora BuildersAurora Builders
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back veranda in Jacksonville with an outdoor kitchen.
1960 Ranch Home - Exterior
1960 Ranch Home - Exterior
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
This lovely home began as a complete remodel to a 1960 era ranch home. Warm, sunny colors and traditional details fill every space. The colorful gazebo overlooks the boccii court and a golf course. Shaded by stately palms, the dining patio is surrounded by a wrought iron railing. Hand plastered walls are etched and styled to reflect historical architectural details. The wine room is located in the basement where a cistern had been. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/
Walker Custom Home
Walker Custom Home
UserUser
This bright and colorful custom home has a lot of unique features that give the space personality. The wide open great room is a perfect place for the family to gather, with a large bright kitchen, gorgeous wood floors and a fireplace focal point with tons of character.
Hermalee
Hermalee
Burdge & Associates ArchitectsBurdge & Associates Architects
Tuscan inspired home designed by Architect, Douglas Burdge in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Large mediterranean back veranda in Los Angeles with a fireplace, a roof extension and brick paving.
Mediterranean Beauty 15
Mediterranean Beauty 15
Hanna HomesHanna Homes
Enclosed patio with wood ceilings.
Medium sized mediterranean back veranda in Miami with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Spanish Expansion
Spanish Expansion
BYoung DesignBYoung Design
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back veranda in San Diego with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Miraval
Miraval
Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean back veranda in Phoenix with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
"Antigua" Model in Quail West - Norris/Florida Lifestyle Homes
"Antigua" Model in Quail West - Norris/Florida Lifestyle Homes
Norris Furniture & InteriorsNorris Furniture & Interiors
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back veranda in Miami with a fire feature, a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Pinnacle Drive
Pinnacle Drive
Fairchild ConstructionFairchild Construction
Photo of a large mediterranean back veranda in Other with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
New Project Windermere FL
New Project Windermere FL
Jeremy Flowers PhotographyJeremy Flowers Photography
Mediterranean back veranda in Orlando with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Ibiza House
Ibiza House
TG-StudioTG-Studio
Philip Vile
Medium sized mediterranean back veranda in London with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
11th Street
11th Street
Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.
The backyard porch showcases a gas fireplace with comfortable seating and connects between exterior and interior with a 30 foot sliding door.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back veranda in Los Angeles with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
European Crossroads
European Crossroads
Guided Home DesignGuided Home Design
Joe Cotitta Epic Photography joecotitta@cox.net:
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back veranda in Phoenix with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a bar area.
Woodlawn
Woodlawn
Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior DesignCuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design
Large mediterranean back veranda in Austin with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Cherokee Trail Outdoor Living- 2017
Cherokee Trail Outdoor Living- 2017
Key ResidentialKey Residential
Jimi Smith Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean back screened veranda in Dallas with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Attached Louvered Roof with Bar
Attached Louvered Roof with Bar
American Louvered Roof SystemsAmerican Louvered Roof Systems
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back veranda in Louisville with concrete slabs, a pergola and a bar area.
Woodside Residence
Woodside Residence
Eileen Gordon DesignEileen Gordon Design
This simultaneously elegant and relaxed Tuscan style home on a secluded redwood-filled property is designed for the easiest of transitions between inside and out. Terraces extend out from the house to the lawn, and gravel walkways meander through the gardens. A light filled entry hall divides the home into public and private areas.
Coastal Mediterranean Remodel
Coastal Mediterranean Remodel
Lola InteriorsLola Interiors
Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean back veranda in Jacksonville with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.

Mediterranean Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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