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Medium Sized All Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Kowalske Kitchen & BathKowalske Kitchen & Bath
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front wood railing veranda in Milwaukee with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
CuttingEdge Built LLCCuttingEdge Built LLC
This beautiful new construction craftsman-style home had the typical builder's grade front porch with wood deck board flooring and painted wood steps. Also, there was a large unpainted wood board across the bottom front, and an opening remained that was large enough to be used as a crawl space underneath the porch which quickly became home to unwanted critters. In order to beautify this space, we removed the wood deck boards and installed the proper floor joists. Atop the joists, we also added a permeable paver system. This is very important as this system not only serves as necessary support for the natural stone pavers but would also firmly hold the sand being used as grout between the pavers. In addition, we installed matching brick across the bottom front of the porch to fill in the crawl space and painted the wood board to match hand rails and columns. Next, we replaced the original wood steps by building new concrete steps faced with matching brick and topped with natural stone pavers. Finally, we added new hand rails and cemented the posts on top of the steps for added stability. WOW...not only was the outcome a gorgeous transformation but the front porch overall is now much more sturdy and safe!
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Photo of a medium sized traditional back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Luxury Lake Home
Luxury Lake Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Sunroom with wood ceiling detail.
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal back screened metal railing veranda in Minneapolis.
NOËL 2020
NOËL 2020
RénoDéco etc.RénoDéco etc.
Designer Lyne Brunet
Design ideas for a medium sized front wood railing veranda in Montreal with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
Screened & Wrap-around Porch
Screened & Wrap-around Porch
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The homeowners needed to repair and replace their old porch, which they loved and used all the time. The best solution was to replace the screened porch entirely, and include a wrap-around open air front porch to increase curb appeal while and adding outdoor seating opportunities at the front of the house. The tongue and groove wood ceiling and exposed wood and brick add warmth and coziness for the owners while enjoying the bug-free view of their beautifully landscaped yard.
Hue Enclosed Front Porch
Hue Enclosed Front Porch
Home EnrichHome Enrich
Design ideas for a medium sized front screened wood railing veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Elevated Porch Addition
Elevated Porch Addition
Figur ConstructionFigur Construction
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Modern Craftsman Custom Home
Modern Craftsman Custom Home
LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILDLIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front metal railing veranda in Denver with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Isle of Palms Whole House Reno
Isle of Palms Whole House Reno
Alpha Home Design & Consulting LLCAlpha Home Design & Consulting LLC
Medium sized nautical front mixed railing veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Cindy Apple
Medium sized victorian back wood railing veranda in Seattle with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Complete Enclosed Porch Renewal and Reconstruction
Complete Enclosed Porch Renewal and Reconstruction
Marshfield Home & Property ServicesMarshfield Home & Property Services
We completely rejuvenated this old deteriorated porch with rotted joists, decking, and wooden framed screens by first reconstructing the PT framing, adding a PT post and beam with two frost footings, Enclosing the underside with exterior AC Plywood, doubling the joists to every 8" oc to accept our new Fiberon composite decking, re-framing the post, adding new 60" sliders (4) and Larson Storm door/panel, complete weatherproofing with membrane flashing, New White Versatex Composite PVC trim inside and out, a new set of stairs with 4000 psi stair pad and uplift anchors, and a beautiful stainless steel cable rail to 36" height from Atlantis Cable Rail Systems. New PVC soffits and fascias also. New gutters to follow.
Nobels Point 5
Nobels Point 5
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Photo of a medium sized nautical back wire cable railing veranda in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Lake Cherokee Custom Home
Lake Cherokee Custom Home
Alair Homes ClemsonAlair Homes Clemson
Classic meets modern in this custom lake home. High vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows give the main living space a bright and open atmosphere. Rustic finishes and wood contrasts well with the more modern, neutral color palette.
Malone Residence
Malone Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back metal railing veranda in Other with a fireplace.
Mid Century Ranch Style Update
Mid Century Ranch Style Update
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Photo by Ryan Davis of CG&S
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened metal railing veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Eze-Breeze Porches
Eze-Breeze Porches
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
Eze-Breeze back porch designed and built by Atlanta Decking.
Photo of a medium sized classic screened mixed railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Cathedral 4 season porch and deck
Cathedral 4 season porch and deck
EMD BuildersEMD Builders
Four season porch with cathedral ceiling, wrapped and distressed beams, tongue and groove ceilings and white tinted rough sawn shiplap walls
This is an example of a medium sized rural back wood railing veranda in Boston.
Buchanan River House
Buchanan River House
Searl Lamaster Howe ArchitectsSearl Lamaster Howe Architects
A small porch is tucked between the house's oversized granite chminey and the guest bedroom wing. Skylights bring in light flitered by the tree canopy.
Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Built Better ConstructionBuilt Better Construction
Front Porch Renovation with Bluestone Patio and Beautiful Railings. Designed to be Functional and Low Maintenance with Composite Ceiling, Columns and Railings

Medium Sized All Railing 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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