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Medium Sized Blue Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Hermitage
Hermitage
Legacy Custom HomesLegacy Custom Homes
Legacy Custom Homes, Inc Toblesky-Green Architects Kelly Nutt Designs
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front veranda in Orange County with a roof extension, natural stone paving and feature lighting.
Outdoor Kitchen Grill
Outdoor Kitchen Grill
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Photo by Tre Dunham
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Expansive Cape Home
Expansive Cape Home
Michael Hally Design, IncMichael Hally Design, Inc
Michael Hally
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Captivating Craftsman
Captivating Craftsman
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
New Craftsman style home, approx 3200sf on 60' wide lot. Views from the street, highlighting front porch, large overhangs, Craftsman detailing. Photos by Robert McKendrick Photography.
Pagoda House
Pagoda House
Rogers Design BuildRogers Design Build
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Fredericksburg Rustic Estate
Fredericksburg Rustic Estate
chas architectschas architects
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front veranda in Austin with a pergola and feature lighting.
Laramie Residence
Laramie Residence
Ryan Duebber Architect, LLCRyan Duebber Architect, LLC
Laramie Residence - Screened porch and mudroom additions Ross Van Pelt Photography
Photo of a medium sized retro back screened veranda in Cincinnati with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Cabins in Eastern Washington
Cabins in Eastern Washington
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Crescent Shores Exterior Remodel Livingston
Crescent Shores Exterior Remodel Livingston
Lee Brothers ConstructionLee Brothers Construction
Redesigned lakehouse exterior with manufactured stone veneer on 6 x 6 cedar posts, cedar railing with black aluminum balusters, Hardie siding and Hardie shingle siding in gables, stained cedar shutters, stained tongue and groove ceilings and Low E vinyl windows.
Screened Porches
Screened Porches
Structurally SpeakingStructurally Speaking
Design ideas for a medium sized back screened veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Spanish Hacienda Homestead
Spanish Hacienda Homestead
Kari ArchitectKari Architect
Close-up of hacienda porch with saltillo tile walkway.
Medium sized side veranda in Santa Barbara with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
N. Villere St
N. Villere St
MLM INCORPORATEDMLM INCORPORATED
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back veranda in New Orleans with a pergola.
Entryways
Entryways
Victory Metal WorksVictory Metal Works
Photo of a medium sized traditional front veranda in Phoenix with concrete paving and a roof extension.
4171 Webster Ave St. Louis Park, MN
4171 Webster Ave St. Louis Park, MN
UserUser
This home was in the 2016 Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase. Get inspired by this tear-down. The home was rebuilt with a six-foot addition to the foundation. The homeowner, an interior designer, dreamed of the details for years. Step into the basement, main floor and second story to see her dreams come to life. It is a mix of old and new, taking inspiration from a 150-year-old farmhouse. Explore the open design on the main floor, five bedrooms, master suite with double closets, two-and-a-half bathrooms, stone fireplace with built-ins and more. The home's exterior received special attention with cedar brackets and window detail.
Rosebank Transitional Craftsman
Rosebank Transitional Craftsman
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
Photo of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Nashville with decking and a roof extension.
Lovelette Porch Addition
Lovelette Porch Addition
Rudy Polwin ArchitectsRudy Polwin Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized modern side screened veranda in Burlington with a pergola.
Hill Farms
Hill Farms
Destination HomesDestination Homes
Medium sized rustic front veranda in Salt Lake City with a roof extension.
Prairie Village, Open Light, Screened Porch
Prairie Village, Open Light, Screened Porch
Meridian Construction Corp.Meridian Construction Corp.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back screened wood railing veranda in Kansas City with a pergola.
Charmant Hotel - Three side by side black framed folding lateral arm awnings
Charmant Hotel - Three side by side black framed folding lateral arm awnings
RetractableAwnings.com Inc.RetractableAwnings.com Inc.
The Charmant Hotel management (per the Architect) wanted to replace umbrellas (which had become a problem with wind) with folding lateral arm retractable awnings to increase the seating area and use the patio without worrying about weather conditions such as light rain. The existing umbrellas did not provide sufficient shade coverage or light rain protection due to the space created by using umbrellas.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Next Door & WindowNext Door & Window
Photo of a medium sized classic front veranda in Chicago with decking and a roof extension.

Medium Sized Blue 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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