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Medium Sized and Expansive Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Vero Beach Renovation
Vero Beach Renovation
Stacy Miller DesignStacy Miller Design
This is an example of a medium sized beach style back screened veranda in Miami with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
3 Season Room with Finnish Sauna
3 Season Room with Finnish Sauna
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
From the exterior, the new porch has lines that tie the addition perfectly to the rest of the house. The new porch also adds interest to what was otherwise a very flat rear facade.
2019 Vesta Home
2019 Vesta Home
Shapiro & Company ArchitectsShapiro & Company Architects
Shapiro & Company was pleased to be asked to design the 2019 Vesta Home for Johnny Williams. The Vesta Home is the most popular show home in the Memphis area and attracted more than 40,000 visitors. The home was designed in a similar fashion to a custom home where we design to accommodate the family that might live here. As with many properties that are 1/3 of an acre, homes are in fairly close proximity and therefore this house was designed to focus the majority of the views into a private courtyard with a pool as its accent. The home’s style was derived from English Cottage traditions that were transformed for modern taste. Interior Designers: Garrick Ealy - Conrad Designs Kim Williams - KSW Interiors Landscaper: Bud Gurley - Gurley’s Azalea Garden Photographer: Carroll Hoselton - Memphis Media Company
A Covered Porch
A Covered Porch
Kimmel Studio ArchitectsKimmel Studio Architects
Devin Kimmel of Kimmel Studio Architects designed this covered porch. Kimmel says that gothic arches inspired the shape of the timber frame.
This is an example of a medium sized country back veranda in Baltimore with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
A storybook Cottage in Lake Geneva
A storybook Cottage in Lake Geneva
J. Scott Builders, Inc.J. Scott Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style back screened veranda in Chicago with decking and a roof extension.
Wilmington Court - Loggia
Wilmington Court - Loggia
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
Overall view of the Loggia & Garden capturing the layering of various programmatic spaces.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Madison craftsman home
Madison craftsman home
Wolde FlooringWolde Flooring
photography by Cynthia Walker Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized country front veranda in Other with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Pole Barn Home
Pole Barn Home
Rivermark Builders, LLCRivermark Builders, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front veranda in Columbus with decking.
Relaxing Screened-In Porch
Relaxing Screened-In Porch
Harbour Towne ConstructionHarbour Towne Construction
The client had an expansive back yard with only a lower level patio to be outside. They wanted a porch with a fireplace that they could enjoy a better view year-round. The original concrete patio was ugly and needed to go. We designed a screen porch with a small deck for grilling and covered the patio with flagstone and build a seat height wall to separate the patio from the driveway and provide a nicer area to entertain. Skylights allow light to continue to come into the kitchen. The owner retrofitted storm windows to allow for year comfort.
'15 New Home Wayzata, MN
'15 New Home Wayzata, MN
Lecy Bros Homes & RemodelingLecy Bros Homes & Remodeling
Medium sized side veranda in Minneapolis with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Pixley Hill Historic Farmhouse Restoration
Pixley Hill Historic Farmhouse Restoration
Lanoue Inc.Lanoue Inc.
One of two porches, the back porch faces beautiful mountain views.
Photo of a medium sized rural back veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
The Willowcrest - 2018 Fall Parade Home - Screened in Porch
The Willowcrest - 2018 Fall Parade Home - Screened in Porch
Snowden Builders LLCSnowden Builders LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal back veranda in Grand Rapids with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Infinity Edge Pool & Negative Knife Edge Spa
Infinity Edge Pool & Negative Knife Edge Spa
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Situated on a private cove of Lake Lanier this stunning project is the essence of Indoor-outdoor living and embraces all the best elements of its natural surroundings. The pool house features an open floor plan with a kitchen, bar and great room combination and panoramic doors that lead to an eye-catching infinity edge pool and negative knife edge spa. The covered pool patio offers a relaxing and intimate setting for a quiet evening or watching sunsets over the lake. The adjacent flagstone patio, grill area and unobstructed water views create the ideal combination for entertaining family and friends while adding a touch of luxury to lakeside living.
Full Farmhouse Remodel
Full Farmhouse Remodel
Black & White InteriorsBlack & White Interiors
Medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Austin with decking and a roof extension.
Forest Lake, MN
Forest Lake, MN
Amazing EZ Screen Porch WindowsAmazing EZ Screen Porch Windows
Medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Minneapolis with a roof extension.
Newport beach CA remodeling porch
Newport beach CA remodeling porch
FIDELITY Builders and DesignFIDELITY Builders and Design
joana Morrison
This is an example of an expansive contemporary front veranda in Los Angeles with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
The Buckeye Trail House
The Buckeye Trail House
Craftsman Homes of AustinCraftsman Homes of Austin
Medium sized classic front veranda in Austin with natural stone paving and an awning.
Residential Railing
Residential Railing
Custom Railing SolutionsCustom Railing Solutions
This is a 2" Wood-Look rail with ball caps and black powder coated finish.
Design ideas for a medium sized front veranda in Other.
Lexington Neighborhood Porch addition
Lexington Neighborhood Porch addition
Nature's ExpressionsNature's Expressions
Photo of a medium sized classic back veranda in Other with concrete paving.
Handyman Matters Does It All: A Collection of Completed Work
Handyman Matters Does It All: A Collection of Completed Work
Handyman Matters of DallasHandyman Matters of Dallas
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front veranda in Dallas with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Medium Sized and Expansive 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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