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Medium Sized Side Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Red Cedar Lake House
Red Cedar Lake House
Lundin Architects LLCLundin Architects LLC
A custom pass-through window from the screened porch to kitchen with a douglas fir bar.
Medium sized rustic side wood railing veranda in Minneapolis with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Porch
Porch
Benson Homes LLCBenson Homes LLC
This lovely screened porch blends seemlessly with the home's stucco exterior. Inside, the vaulted beadboard ceiling gives the space a chic, farmhouse vibe. We also added a second story deck right off the master bedroom to create an outdoor retreat for the owners.
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.
2014 Parade of Homes Model
2014 Parade of Homes Model
Rautmann Custom HomesRautmann Custom Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side screened veranda in Milwaukee with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Berkeley Hills House
Berkeley Hills House
Parco StudioParco Studio
The floating bridge between the "tea room" and sleeping addition serves as a threshold between the intimate side courtyard and the expansive back yards with views 180° views to the East Bay watershed. Flat boulders serve as steps and a rain runnel brings water from the souther half of the home's butterfly roof to the "alpine pond."
Stuart Residence
Stuart Residence
McIntyre + Robinowitz ArchitectsMcIntyre + Robinowitz Architects
Benjamin Hill Photography
This is an example of a medium sized country side screened veranda in Houston with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
奈良の庭
奈良の庭
株式会社 荒木造園設計株式会社 荒木造園設計
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired side veranda in Other with decking.
Bar-b-que with a View
Bar-b-que with a View
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
Outdoor Kitchen remodel with screened in porch. Photo: Eric Englehart Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com
Photo of a medium sized traditional side veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
2007 Builder's Magazine InSync Home
2007 Builder's Magazine InSync Home
Total Solutions GroupTotal Solutions Group
James Wilson
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean side veranda in Orlando with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
LOST TREE PROJECT
LOST TREE PROJECT
GIL WALSH INTERIORSGIL WALSH INTERIORS
Natural, woven outdoor seating with light blue pillows provides a comfortable place to gather on cool summer evenings to enjoy the ocean breeze.
Photo of a medium sized beach style side veranda in Miami.
Screen Porch with Water View - Westport, Connecticut
Screen Porch with Water View - Westport, Connecticut
Caroline Kopp Interior DesignCaroline Kopp Interior Design
A screened porch in Westport, CT provides a relaxing place to sit and enjoy the water view. Caroline Kopp arranged comfortable chairs together with a large pouf, accented by galvanized steel drum side tables. A patterned blue and grey outdoor carpet defines the space and adds color. Rikki Snyder
Music Street Live/Work Studio
Music Street Live/Work Studio
Volume Zero, LLC [architectural design studio]Volume Zero, LLC [architectural design studio]
Photo provided by Richard Sexton
Photo of a medium sized industrial side screened veranda in New Orleans with decking and a roof extension.
Middleton Residence
Middleton Residence
Lightwave InternationalLightwave International
To answer the Australiana brief we used barn-like massing offset by intricate timber detailing.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Gold Coast - Tweed with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Wexley | Urban Contemporary
Wexley | Urban Contemporary
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
As a conceptual urban infill project, the Wexley is designed for a narrow lot in the center of a city block. The 26’x48’ floor plan is divided into thirds from front to back and from left to right. In plan, the left third is reserved for circulation spaces and is reflected in elevation by a monolithic block wall in three shades of gray. Punching through this block wall, in three distinct parts, are the main levels windows for the stair tower, bathroom, and patio. The right two-thirds of the main level are reserved for the living room, kitchen, and dining room. At 16’ long, front to back, these three rooms align perfectly with the three-part block wall façade. It’s this interplay between plan and elevation that creates cohesion between each façade, no matter where it’s viewed. Given that this project would have neighbors on either side, great care was taken in crafting desirable vistas for the living, dining, and master bedroom. Upstairs, with a view to the street, the master bedroom has a pair of closets and a skillfully planned bathroom complete with soaker tub and separate tiled shower. Main level cabinetry and built-ins serve as dividing elements between rooms and framing elements for views outside. Architect: Visbeen Architects Builder: J. Peterson Homes Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography
Takapuna
Takapuna
Masonry Design Solutions LtdMasonry Design Solutions Ltd
Mike Hollman
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side screened veranda in Auckland with decking and a pergola.
Screened Porch 1
Screened Porch 1
Inclusion StudioInclusion Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized modern side screened veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Patio Cover and Porches
Patio Cover and Porches
Austin Outdoor Living GroupAustin Outdoor Living Group
Austin Outdoor Living Group
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Austin with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Benson Creek Cabin, Twisp WA
Benson Creek Cabin, Twisp WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Snow grate at entry to laundry room.
Inspiration for a medium sized urban side veranda in Seattle with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Lovelette Porch Addition
Lovelette Porch Addition
Rudy Polwin ArchitectsRudy Polwin Architects
This is an example of a medium sized modern side screened veranda in Burlington.
Wine Country Farmhouse Porch
Wine Country Farmhouse Porch
Miyuki Yamaguchi Design StudioMiyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio
Patricia Chang
Medium sized farmhouse side veranda in San Francisco with a roof extension.

Medium Sized Side 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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