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Medium Sized Traditional 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.
Old Beach Road
Old Beach Road
Studio M InteriorsStudio M Interiors
Scott Amundson Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Minneapolis with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Craftsman Porch
Craftsman Porch
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Richmond with brick paving 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.
IRB House Restoration
IRB House Restoration
J. S. Perry & Co., Inc.J. S. Perry & Co., Inc.
Design Styles Architecure, Inc. Automatic screens were installed to give privacy and fredom from flying insects Demolition was no foregone conclusion when this oceanfront beach home was purchased by in New England business owner with the vision. His early childhood dream was brought to fruition as we meticulously restored and rebuilt to current standards this 1919 vintage Beach bungalow. Reset it completely with new systems and electronics, this award-winning home had its original charm returned to it in spades. This unpretentious masterpiece exudes understated elegance, exceptional livability and warmth.
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Richard Leggin ArchitectsRichard Leggin Architects
Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front veranda in DC Metro with 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.
Colorado Decks
Colorado Decks
K&A ConstructionK&A Construction
K&A Construction has completed hundreds of decks over the years. This is a sample of some of those projects in an easy to navigate project. K&A Construction takes pride in every deck, pergola, or outdoor feature that we design and construct. The core tenant of K&A Construction is to create an exceptional service and product for an affordable rate. To achieve this goal we commit ourselves to exceptional service, skilled crews, and beautiful products.
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
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.
Front Porch
Front Porch
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
A spacious front porch welcomes you home and offers a great spot to sit and relax in the evening while waving to neighbors walking by in this quiet, family friendly neighborhood of Cotswold. The porch is covered in bluestone which is a great material for a clean, simplistic look. Pike was able to vault part of the porch to make it feel grand. V-Groove was chosen for the ceiling trim, as it is stylish and durable. It is stained in Benjamin Moore Hidden Valley.
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
Wilmington Court - Pool Pavilion Timber Detail
Wilmington Court - Pool Pavilion Timber Detail
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
Custom heavy timber framed pool pavilion set at end of swimming pool. The base of the pavilion is a contoured brick bench with custom upholstered cushions & pillows. The roof structure is arched, load bearing timber trusses. The back wall holds a large television & customized copper lanterns.
Lafeyette Hillside Arbor and Lighting
Lafeyette Hillside Arbor and Lighting
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert
Medium sized classic front veranda in San Francisco with concrete paving and a pergola.
Holiday
Holiday
Anderson & Rodgers ConstructionAnderson & Rodgers Construction
Photo of a medium sized classic back veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
An Oasis in an Urban Neighborhood
An Oasis in an Urban Neighborhood
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
The front porch offers plenty of room to sit and visit with neighbors.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front veranda in Detroit with a roof extension.
The Sickles Porch
The Sickles Porch
Freys Building and RemodelingFreys Building and Remodeling
This is an example of a medium sized classic back veranda in Raleigh with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a pergola.
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Photo of a medium sized classic back veranda in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Maison d'Antiquaire
Maison d'Antiquaire
Murphy Mears ArchitectsMurphy Mears Architects
Photo: Veranda | Tria Giovan
Photo of a medium sized traditional front veranda in Houston with natural stone paving and a pergola.

Medium Sized Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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