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Medium Sized and Small Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Arlington Forest Screen Porch
Arlington Forest Screen Porch
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Photo by Andrew Hyslop
Design ideas for a small traditional back veranda in Louisville with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Pennington Enclosed Porch
Pennington Enclosed Porch
A&E Construction and Design CenterA&E Construction and Design Center
Pennington, NJ. Screened in Patio converted into Enclosed Porch. New windows throughout, new doors, hickory hardwood flooring, recessed lighting & ceiling fan. The perfect space to entertain or spend a day relaxing!
Lutz Ave Whole House Remodel in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Lutz Ave Whole House Remodel in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Photo of a medium sized modern front veranda in Detroit.
Belvue Lane Residence
Belvue Lane Residence
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Contractor: Legacy CDM Inc. | Interior Designer: Kim Woods & Trish Bass | Photographer: Jola Photography
Medium sized country front veranda in Orange County with a fireplace, a roof extension and concrete paving.
Hilltop Addition/Renovation
Hilltop Addition/Renovation
Josh Payne ArchitectJosh Payne Architect
Josh Payne Architect
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Boston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Small Home with a Big Heart
Small Home with a Big Heart
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
New home construction in Homewood Alabama photographed for Willow Homes, Willow Design Studio, and Triton Stone Group by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. You can see more of his work at http://tommydaspit.com
Portola Valley
Portola Valley
E L S Home Builders Inc.E L S Home Builders Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front veranda in San Francisco with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Alden Ridge, Lowell MI Parade Home
Alden Ridge, Lowell MI Parade Home
Advanced Homes of West MichiganAdvanced Homes of West Michigan
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front veranda in Grand Rapids with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Traditional Porch
Traditional Porch
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Nashville with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Cozy Glam Farmhouse
Cozy Glam Farmhouse
Homeworks of Alabama, IncHomeworks of Alabama, Inc
Tristan Cairnes
Inspiration for a small farmhouse side screened veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Vintage bison shed and shipping container tiny home
Vintage bison shed and shipping container tiny home
Christine Lakas, The Designer, LLCChristine Lakas, The Designer, LLC
Small contemporary veranda in Other.
Raised Screen Room in Northwest D.C.
Raised Screen Room in Northwest D.C.
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
A unique drainage system redirects water from the hip roof to off the property via an innovative array of gutters and pipes. On this side of the porch, water flows from the side of the deck and underneath the decking itself through a PVC pipe. Metal mesh wiring prevents the drainage system from getting clogged. Photo credit: Michael Ventura
New England Style Timber Eco House
New England Style Timber Eco House
Stommel Haus UKStommel Haus UK
Cosy veranda on New England style timber eco house with white rocker chairs
Photo of a small rural front veranda in Cologne with decking and a roof extension.
Water Oaks Multi Room
Water Oaks Multi Room
Highland Design+BuildHighland Design+Build
This typical 1980͛s master bath was a 5͛ x 8͛ foot space with a single vanity, small, angled shower and modest linen closet. The homeowner͛s desire was to have two sinks, a soaking tub, shower and toilet all in the same 5͛ x 8͛ space. This certainly posed a design challenge. Deleting the linen closet and relocating the toilet allowed for a ͚wet room͛ design concept. This enabled the homeowner͛s to incorporate both a soaking tub and a tile shower with a frameless glass enclosure. A sliding barn door replaced the old existing inswing door making room for his & her vanities opposite each other. The 12 x 24 porcelain tile covers the bath floor and wraps the shower walls to the ceiling. This adds visual depth to this small space. A glass and metal hexagon accent band create a pop of color and texture in the shower. This bath was made complete with Cambria Bellingham quartz countertops, glass vessel bowls and coordinating glass knobs on the vanity cabinetry. 205 Photography
Modern Bungalow
Modern Bungalow
David Small DesignsDavid Small Designs
Photo Credit: Jason Hartog Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front veranda in Toronto with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Gallery
Gallery
Broadreach Retail Builder's, LLCBroadreach Retail Builder's, LLC
Inspiration for a small traditional back veranda in Bridgeport.
Patios & Sidewalks
Patios & Sidewalks
Global Garage - Concrete Coating SpecialistsGlobal Garage - Concrete Coating Specialists
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front veranda in Denver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Wading Place 1
Wading Place 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Matthew Scott Photographer Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
Preserves Client Home
Preserves Client Home
Bob Buescher HomesBob Buescher Homes
Photo of a medium sized modern back screened veranda in Other with concrete paving and a roof extension.

Medium Sized and Small 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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