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Italian Country Villa, Full Home Design
Italian Country Villa, Full Home Design
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The Pennsylvania Bluestone flooring of this relaxing porch extend the shades of blue found throughout the interior of this Italian Country inspired villa. Copper gutters and black wrought iron railing compliment the warm stain of the wood ceiling, trim and columns. Teak furniture with cushions in shades of sandy colored neutrals with aqua accents finishes this elegant outdoor space.
Reportaje piso
Reportaje piso
deco & livingdeco & living
Revista Mi Casa, Hearst
Mediterranean veranda in Madrid.
Frontyard Landscape Ideas
Frontyard Landscape Ideas
Singing GardensSinging Gardens
Beki Dawn Photography
Inspiration for a small mediterranean front veranda in San Diego with a potted garden and brick paving.
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A Residence in Alys Beach, Florida
A Residence in Alys Beach, Florida
Christ & Associates, Architects & PlannersChrist & Associates, Architects & Planners
Photo of a large mediterranean back veranda in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, a roof extension and tiled flooring.
Georgia's Premier Residence Little Hawkins Island
Georgia's Premier Residence Little Hawkins Island
Envision WebEnvision Web
Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours The design goal was to produce a corporate or family retreat that could best utilize the uniqueness and seclusion as the only private residence, deep-water hammock directly assessable via concrete bridge in the Southeastern United States. Little Hawkins Island was seven years in the making from design and permitting through construction and punch out. The multiple award winning design was inspired by Spanish Colonial architecture with California Mission influences and developed for the corporation or family who entertains. With 5 custom fireplaces, 75+ palm trees, fountain, courtyards, and extensive use of covered outdoor spaces; Little Hawkins Island is truly a Resort Residence that will easily accommodate parties of 250 or more people. The concept of a “village” was used to promote movement among 4 independent buildings for residents and guests alike to enjoy the year round natural beauty and climate of the Golden Isles. The architectural scale and attention to detail throughout the campus is exemplary. From the heavy mud set Spanish barrel tile roof to the monolithic solid concrete portico with its’ custom carved cartouche at the entrance, every opportunity was seized to match the style and grace of the best properties built in a bygone era.
Mediterranean Villa - Outdoor Living Room
Mediterranean Villa - Outdoor Living Room
Architecture Studio, Inc.Architecture Studio, Inc.
Photo of a small mediterranean back veranda in Orlando with a pergola, a fire feature and brick paving.
Front Porch from Front Courtyard
Front Porch from Front Courtyard
Rick O'Donnell Architect, LLCRick O'Donnell Architect, LLC
Front Porch from Front Courtyard Rick O'Donnell Architect
Photo of a mediterranean veranda in Austin.
Italian Style Villa
Italian Style Villa
Ca'Shae InteriorsCa'Shae Interiors
Mediterranean veranda in Atlanta.
Architectural Splendor
Architectural Splendor
Ellis Custom Homes LLCEllis Custom Homes LLC
Photo by Wade Blissard
Photo of a mediterranean back veranda with an outdoor kitchen.
Stratford Mountain
Stratford Mountain
Ryan Street ArchitectsRyan Street Architects
Casey Dunn
This is an example of a mediterranean veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Lombardy II Exterior Corridor
Lombardy II Exterior Corridor
Chelsea Design + ConstructionChelsea Design + Construction
Clark Dugger
Photo of a large mediterranean veranda in Los Angeles with a potted garden, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
French Country Estate
French Country Estate
Higgins ArchitectsHiggins Architects
Marc Boisclair
Inspiration for a mediterranean veranda in Phoenix with a roof extension.
Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Ynez Valley
Arcadia StudioArcadia Studio
Inspiration for a mediterranean veranda in Santa Barbara with a pergola.
Tuscan Farmhouse
Tuscan Farmhouse
Eklektik InteriorsEklektik Interiors
Mediterranean veranda in Houston with a fire feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Canyon Retreat
Canyon Retreat
Burdge & Associates ArchitectsBurdge & Associates Architects
Design ideas for a mediterranean veranda in Los Angeles.
Adams Street Project
Adams Street Project
Carlos Architects, Inc.Carlos Architects, Inc.
Luxurious Coastal Mediterranean Home. Architecture by Carlos Architects. Interiors & Design Shirley Slee. Photo by Ian Patzke.
Design ideas for a mediterranean front veranda in San Diego with a pergola.
Mediterraneo Portico
Mediterraneo Portico
Large mediterranean front veranda in Catania-Palermo with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Spanish Colonial Revival Hacienda
Spanish Colonial Revival Hacienda
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Peter Becker General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back veranda in Santa Barbara with brick paving.
Tuscan Trowel Resurfacing
Tuscan Trowel Resurfacing
CustomCrete, Inc.CustomCrete, Inc.
Tuscan Trowel Resurfacing
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front veranda in St Louis with stamped concrete.

Mediterranean 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.
The Palm House
The Palm House
Perrone Construction Custom HomesPerrone Construction Custom Homes
Outdoor living room railings with hand carved stone caps. Western red cedar cielings. Integrated storm shutters at columns.
Mediterranean veranda in Tampa with a fire feature.
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