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Medium Sized Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Reclaimed Timber Frame
Reclaimed Timber Frame
ROTHERS Design/BuildROTHERS Design/Build
detail of porch framing
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front veranda in Kansas City with decking and a roof extension.
Mershon Street
Mershon Street
Fred Sons Remodeling SpecialtiesFred Sons Remodeling Specialties
Three season porch with gas fireplace through french doors. Photos by Fred Sons
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back veranda in Detroit with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Chiggerchaw-Burton
Chiggerchaw-Burton
Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.
This porch has a vaulted T&G ceiling and a lovely view of the lake.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Masculine Contemporary | Che Bella Interiors
Masculine Contemporary | Che Bella Interiors
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
A home full of detail, rich materials and design lines to guide your eye around each space. Our design goal was a warm contemporary vibe with a masculine touch. Photos by: Spacecrafting Photography
Brentwood
Brentwood
Grub, Inc.Grub, Inc.
Cedar enclosed porch
Medium sized contemporary veranda in Chicago.
Beers Custom Bank Barn
Beers Custom Bank Barn
King Construction Company LLCKing Construction Company LLC
Photo of a medium sized modern front veranda in Philadelphia with a roof extension and brick paving.
New
New
FitzGerald Wood ProductsFitzGerald Wood Products
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Outdoor Cabinets
Outdoor Cabinets
Dewan CabinetryDewan Cabinetry
Outdoor Cabinets for Egg Grills
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back veranda in Atlanta with an outdoor kitchen.
Outdoor Lounge Area
Outdoor Lounge Area
DMD General Construction, Inc.DMD General Construction, Inc.
Outdoor lounge area with full bar and kitchen. Perfect for entertaining. Includes outdoor fireplace and remote operated hidden TV that tucks away.
Photo of a medium sized urban back veranda in San Francisco with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Vine
Vine
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
Transitional and Sophisticated Front Porch, Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front veranda in Denver with brick paving and a roof extension.
Lakeview Residence
Lakeview Residence
Design PlatformDesign Platform
New front porch area. Red cedar decking, bluestain pine ceilings, new walnut front entry door. Windows by Sierra Pacific. Original brick exterior. Photo by Jess Blackwell
Eclectic Waterfront
Eclectic Waterfront
Solid TopsSolid Tops
Photography: Jake Melrose
Photo of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Baltimore with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a bar area.
Maryville Wooded Retreat
Maryville Wooded Retreat
J.T. McDermott RemodelingJ.T. McDermott Remodeling
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back screened veranda in St Louis with decking and a roof extension.
Overland Park Screened Porch With Attached Deck
Overland Park Screened Porch With Attached Deck
Archadeck of Kansas CityArchadeck of Kansas City
Archadeck of Kansas City screened porches are the ultimate staycation destination. Screened porches are a fantastic investment in the way you enjoy your home - perfect for entertaining or family time. This screened porch features: ✅ Low-maintenance deck flooring ✅ Tongue and groove ceiling finish ✅ Tongue and groove TV wall ✅ Attached deck with gate Ready to discuss your new screened porch and deck design? Call Archadeck of Kansas City at (913) 851-3325 to schedule your custom design consultation.
Buffalo Grove Seasons Room
Buffalo Grove Seasons Room
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.Advance Design Studio, Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized back screened veranda in Chicago with a roof extension.
American Ranch Clubhouse
American Ranch Clubhouse
ADORN InteriorsADORN Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back veranda in Phoenix with natural stone paving and a pergola.
A New Old House
A New Old House
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The screened in porch of this custom Victorian-style home designed and built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan uses reclaimed hardwood for the floor and ceilings
Park Hill Road
Park Hill Road
UserUser
James Chen Studios
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back veranda in San Luis Obispo with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Sandwich Lantern
Sandwich Lantern
Sandwich LanternSandwich Lantern
Solid Antiqued Brass Onion Lantern with Optic Glass
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional veranda in Boston.
Timber Frame House Structure & Details
Timber Frame House Structure & Details
Maisons Chicoine HomesMaisons Chicoine Homes
Medium sized traditional side veranda in Montreal with a roof extension and feature lighting.

Medium Sized 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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