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Mediterranean Veranda with an Awning Ideas and Designs

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Villa Parco San Bartolo Pesaro
Villa Parco San Bartolo Pesaro
Gianluca ColagrossiGianluca Colagrossi
Design ideas for a mediterranean veranda in Bologna with a potted garden and an awning.
Private Villa-Siracusa
Private Villa-Siracusa
Daniele VitaDaniele Vita
Inspiration for a mediterranean veranda in Catania-Palermo with brick paving and an awning.
Crestmoore
Crestmoore
UserUser
Inspiration for a mediterranean veranda in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and an awning.
A Home For Life
A Home For Life
AV Architects + BuildersAV Architects + Builders
AV Architects + Builders Location: Tysons, VA, USA The Home for Life project was customized around our client’s lifestyle so that he could enjoy the home for many years to come. Designed with empty nesters and baby boomers in mind, our custom design used a different approach to the disparity of square footage on each floor. The main level measures out at 2,300 square feet while the lower and upper levels of the home measure out at 1000 square feet each, respectively. The open floor plan of the main level features a master suite and master bath, personal office, kitchen and dining areas, and a two-car garage that opens to a mudroom and laundry room. The upper level features two generously sized en-suite bedrooms while the lower level features an extra guest room with a full bath and an exercise/rec room. The backyard offers 800 square feet of travertine patio with an elegant outdoor kitchen, while the front entry has a covered 300 square foot porch with custom landscape lighting. The biggest challenge of the project was dealing with the size of the lot, measuring only a ¼ acre. Because the majority of square footage was dedicated to the main floor, we had to make sure that the main rooms had plenty of natural lighting. Our solution was to place the public spaces (Great room and outdoor patio) facing south, and the more private spaces (Bedrooms) facing north. The common misconception with small homes is that they cannot factor in everything the homeowner wants. With our custom design, we created an open concept space that features all the amenities of a luxury lifestyle in a home measuring a total of 4300 square feet. Jim Tetro Architectural Photography
Upper East Apartments
Upper East Apartments
Arnold Brothers Construction, Inc.Arnold Brothers Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a mediterranean front metal railing veranda in Santa Barbara with with columns, tiled flooring and an awning.
Jardín en la roca del Vallés
Jardín en la roca del Vallés
Exteriors CastellarExteriors Castellar
Jardín La Roca del Vallès Espectacular jardín en la Roca del Vallès (Césped artificial, pérgola, toldo, cortina lateral y puerta de jardín) En esta espectacular casa situada la población de Santa Agnes de Malanyanes que pertenece al municipio de La Roca del Vallès y muy cercana a la "Roca Village Outlet", se han llevado a cabo diferentes actuaciones que detallamos a continuación. 1. Césped artificial Royal Grass: Hemos cambiado todo el césped natural por césped artificial utilizando la marca que distribuimos, la holandesa Royal Grass y el mejor modelo de césped que existe para uso residencial, el modelo "Deluxe Mint". 2. Pérgola de madera sección cuadrada: Construcción e instalación de una pérgola de tamaño 3,2m x 3,8m, con un soporte de acero para evitar la colocación de dos pilares. 3. Toldo y cortina lateral: En la pérgola se ha instalado un toldo de ondas y una cortina lateral, todo con guías y fabricado con tejido "screen". 4. Puerta jardín: De madera y de hierro para delimitar espacios del jardín cuando se tiene animales o pequeños para la casa.
Alys Beach, Florida
Alys Beach, Florida
Peacock PaversPeacock Pavers
Exterior application in Buff
Medium sized mediterranean side veranda in Miami with concrete paving and an awning.
Mediterranean Awnings
Mediterranean Awnings
Castagna AwningsCastagna Awnings
Design ideas for a small mediterranean front veranda in Orange County with an awning.
The Bridges
The Bridges
House Design ArchitectsHouse Design Architects
Medium sized mediterranean front veranda in San Diego with concrete paving and an awning.
remodeling in Stanley LA porch
remodeling in Stanley LA porch
FIDELITY Builders and DesignFIDELITY Builders and Design
Joana Morrison
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back veranda in Los Angeles with a vegetable patch and an awning.
Poolside Paver's & Garden Elements
Poolside Paver's & Garden Elements
Pittet ArchitecturalsPittet Architecturals
Antique Stone Flowerpot, Circa 16th Century
This is an example of a small mediterranean back veranda in Dallas with natural stone paving, an awning and a potted garden.
Mediterranean Villa Style Custom Home
Mediterranean Villa Style Custom Home
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by Tommy Cashiola Custom Homes
Photo of a large mediterranean front veranda in Houston with a water feature, brick paving and an awning.
Spanish Casa
Spanish Casa
Fine House PhotographyFine House Photography
Fine House Studio
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front screened veranda in Gloucestershire with tiled flooring and an awning.
Une spacieuse plain pied
Une spacieuse plain pied
MAS PROVENCEMAS PROVENCE
Fred Nowak
Design ideas for a mediterranean back veranda in Marseille with an awning.
Greek Village Corporate Retreat
Greek Village Corporate Retreat
Newberry ArchitectureNewberry Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean side veranda in Houston with concrete slabs and an awning.
Delano Park
Delano Park
Signature Custom HomesSignature Custom Homes
This Floridian inspired home was a custom project we designed with a large wine room in the upstairs. The exterior has a beautiful beige stucco with white trim to offset the color. We have our Signature Stair System with a detailed wrought iron baluster and wood treads.
In Campagna
In Campagna
Vanessa SpinòVanessa Spinò
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front veranda in Other with a potted garden, natural stone paving and an awning.
Spanish Casa
Spanish Casa
Fine House PhotographyFine House Photography
Fine House Studio
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front screened veranda in Gloucestershire with tiled flooring and an awning.
The Bridges
The Bridges
House Design ArchitectsHouse Design Architects
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back veranda in San Diego with concrete paving and an awning.
Residence in Lake Sherwood, CA
Residence in Lake Sherwood, CA
Van Parys Architecture + DesignVan Parys Architecture + Design
This is an example of a large mediterranean back veranda in Los Angeles with an awning.

Mediterranean Veranda with an Awning 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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