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Medium Sized Screened Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Lake Lure Renovation
Lake Lure Renovation
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
Screened Porch with accordion style doors opening to Kitchen/Dining Room, with seating for 4 and a chat height coffee table with views of Lake Lure, NC.
Porches & Screened Porches
Porches & Screened Porches
Synergy OutdoorSynergy Outdoor
Photo of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Atlanta.
Ludlow, Vermont Ski Home (T01058)
Ludlow, Vermont Ski Home (T01058)
TimberpegTimberpeg
Crown Point Builders, Inc. | Décor by Pottery Barn at Evergreen Walk | Photography by Wicked Awesome 3D | Bathroom and Kitchen Design by Amy Michaud, Brownstone Designs
Craftsman Porch
Craftsman Porch
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Richmond with brick paving and a roof extension.
Modern Screened-In Porch
Modern Screened-In Porch
UserUser
Screen porch interior
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Crescent Home
Crescent Home
H. Gary Frank ArchitectsH. Gary Frank Architects
Chris Giles
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style back screened veranda in Chicago with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Screened Porches
Screened Porches
Structurally SpeakingStructurally Speaking
Medium sized back screened veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Bethesda Bungalow
Bethesda Bungalow
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
This is an example of a medium sized traditional side screened veranda in DC Metro.
Wolf-Huang House on Lake Orange
Wolf-Huang House on Lake Orange
Arielle C. Schechter, AIAArielle C. Schechter, AIA
The deck and screen porch span across the back of the house, allowing an immediate indoor outdoor connection.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back screened wire cable railing veranda in Raleigh with a roof extension.
Nudging Near Net Zero
Nudging Near Net Zero
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A screened porch off the living room makes for the perfect spot to dine al-fresco without the bugs in this near-net-zero custom built home built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Architect: Architectural Resource, Photography: Joshua Caldwell
Lawless Rereat
Lawless Rereat
Searl Lamaster Howe ArchitectsSearl Lamaster Howe Architects
To avoid blocking views from interior spaces, this porch was set to the side of the kitchen. Telescoping sliding doors create a seamless connection between inside and out.
Bethesda, MD Modern Industrial Screen Porch
Bethesda, MD Modern Industrial Screen Porch
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Rear screened porch with wood-burning fireplace and additional firewood storage within mantel.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back screened veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Mockingbird Porch
Mockingbird Porch
John TeSelleJohn TeSelle
A two-story addition to this historic Tudor style house includes a screened porch on the lower level and a master suite addition on the second floor. The porch has a wood-burning fireplace and large sitting area, as well as a dining area connected to the family room inside. The second floor sitting room opens to the master bedroom, and a small home office connects to the sitting room. Windows, cement stucco cladding, and wood trim all match the existing colors and finishes of the original house. All photos by Studio Buell.
Taylors Drive
Taylors Drive
Blanton Design & StagingBlanton Design & Staging
Screened porch with 2 story wall and mid-century inspired tile floor.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back screened veranda in Austin with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Fiery Screen Porch
Fiery Screen Porch
place architecture:designplace architecture:design
Place architecture:design enlarged the existing home with an inviting over-sized screened-in porch, an adjacent outdoor terrace, and a small covered porch over the door to the mudroom. These three additions accommodated the needs of the clients’ large family and their friends, and allowed for maximum usage three-quarters of the year. A design aesthetic with traditional trim was incorporated, while keeping the sight lines minimal to achieve maximum views of the outdoors. ©Tom Holdsworth
Screen porch with Wolf decking and T&G ceiling, recessed lights and ceiling fan.
Screen porch with Wolf decking and T&G ceiling, recessed lights and ceiling fan.
Post Designers & Builders/Division of Sundecks IncPost Designers & Builders/Division of Sundecks Inc
Rob Price Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
We’re Not In Wellesley Anymore! Great Neck- Ipswich, MA
We’re Not In Wellesley Anymore! Great Neck- Ipswich, MA
Windhill BuildersWindhill Builders
With a location-to-die-for on Great Neck-Ipswich, MA, this perfectly perched home was desperate for an upgrade. The clients, anxious to downsize and create a lifestyle more true to their hearts, left their hectic Wellesley address behind and set out, with kayaks in tow, for life on The Neck! Once a cookie-cutter spec-home, this reinvented craftsman style, now reminiscent of Martha’s Vineyard and the like, will inspire you to rub your eyes, blink hard and say, “We’re not in Wellesley anymore!”. The selections couldn’t have been more appropriate: Cascade Blue window cladding to compliment the Seacoast Grey Maibec shingles, the simulated divided light/multi-pane windows, the nature-inspired & earthy color palette, partially paned door, tapered columns, and an outdoor (Vineyard staple) shower adorned by a pergola overhead. The understated outdoor shower only adds to the vacation feel of this retirement retreat, perfect for rinsing off the sand after a day at Clark Beach or kayaking Ipswich Bay & Plum Island Sound. Photo By Eric Roth
Pig Lake Porch - Crosslake, MN
Pig Lake Porch - Crosslake, MN
Dan J. Heid - Planning & DesignDan J. Heid - Planning & Design
Dan Heid
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic side screened veranda in Minneapolis.
Lake House Porch
Lake House Porch
Sunspace of Central Ohio, LLCSunspace of Central Ohio, LLC
Sunspace of Central Ohio, LLC
Medium sized traditional back screened veranda in Columbus with decking and a roof extension.
Transitional Renovation and Addition in Auburn, AL
Transitional Renovation and Addition in Auburn, AL
Hinson + Dagg Architects, LLCHinson + Dagg Architects, LLC
Photos by Matt Hall Mechanized screens between columns
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side screened veranda in Atlanta with natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Medium Sized Screened 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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