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Medium Sized Veranda with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation
Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation
nancekivell home planning & designnancekivell home planning & design
Enhancing a home’s exterior curb appeal doesn’t need to be a daunting task. With some simple design refinements and creative use of materials we transformed this tired 1950’s style colonial with second floor overhang into a classic east coast inspired gem. Design enhancements include the following: • Replaced damaged vinyl siding with new LP SmartSide, lap siding and trim • Added additional layers of trim board to give windows and trim additional dimension • Applied a multi-layered banding treatment to the base of the second-floor overhang to create better balance and separation between the two levels of the house • Extended the lower-level window boxes for visual interest and mass • Refined the entry porch by replacing the round columns with square appropriately scaled columns and trim detailing, removed the arched ceiling and increased the ceiling height to create a more expansive feel • Painted the exterior brick façade in the same exterior white to connect architectural components. A soft blue-green was used to accent the front entry and shutters • Carriage style doors replaced bland windowless aluminum doors • Larger scale lantern style lighting was used throughout the exterior
Craftsman Porch
Craftsman Porch
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Richmond with brick paving and a roof extension.
Arlington, VA Traditional Front Porch
Arlington, VA Traditional Front Porch
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Medium sized classic front metal railing veranda in DC Metro with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
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.
The Big Relax | Three Season Home Addition
The Big Relax | Three Season Home Addition
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
Inspired by the nature surrounding, this three-season porch was created for the homeowners to enjoy the beauty of their backyard indoors all year round. With floor to ceiling windows and transoms, natural light is able to flow through not only the porch, but right into the living and dining area through the interior windows. Hunter Douglas roller shades are also installed to provide privacy and minimize light when needed. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography, Inc
Apex Screen Porch
Apex Screen Porch
Catherine French Design, LLC.Catherine French Design, LLC.
Custom outdoor Screen Porch with Scandinavian accents, teak dining table, woven dining chairs, and custom outdoor living furniture
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back veranda in Raleigh with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Rustic Screened Porch
Rustic Screened Porch
Suzanne Knowlton DesignsSuzanne Knowlton Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back screened veranda in Austin with decking and a roof extension.
Front Door Finishes
Front Door Finishes
UserUser
Medium sized traditional front veranda in Raleigh with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Roller Shades, Solar Shades & Outdoor Shades
Roller Shades, Solar Shades & Outdoor Shades
Abda Custom Window FashionsAbda Custom Window Fashions
The sun can be overwhelming at times with the brightness and high temperatures. Shades are also a great way to block harmful ultra-violet rays to protect your hardwood flooring, furniture and artwork from fading. There are different types of shades that were engineered to solve a specific dilemma. We work with clients in the Central Indiana Area. Contact us today to get started on your project. 317-273-8343
Back Porch
Back Porch
GMF+ASSOCIATES architectsGMF+ASSOCIATES architects
This 8-0 feet deep porch stretches across the rear of the house. It's No. 1 grade salt treated deck boards are maintained with UV coating applied at 3 year intervals. All the principal living spaces on the first floor, as well as the Master Bedroom suite, are accessible to this porch with a 14x14 screened porch off the Kitchen breakfast area.
Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Kowalske Kitchen & BathKowalske Kitchen & Bath
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front wood railing veranda in Milwaukee with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Detached screened porch in Ann Arbor, MI by Meadowlark Design+Build.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Maple City | New Modern Custom Home
Maple City | New Modern Custom Home
kbh architects, ltd.kbh architects, ltd.
New Modern Lake House: Located on beautiful Glen Lake, this home was designed especially for its environment with large windows maximizing the view toward the lake. The lower awning windows allow lake breezes in, while clerestory windows and skylights bring light in from the south. A back porch and screened porch with a grill and commercial hood provide multiple opportunities to enjoy the setting. Michigan stone forms a band around the base with blue stone paving on each porch. Every room echoes the lake setting with shades of blue and green and contemporary wood veneer cabinetry.
Custom Screened Porch Addition
Custom Screened Porch Addition
NGage Properties GroupNGage Properties Group
We created a screened porch just off of the kitchen to continue the living space. This room offers a full wall of 117” sliding glass 4 panel doors which opens to a living space with shiplap ceilings, top wall trim, wrought iron chair/handrails and a teak wood modern ceiling fan. We also flooring made of Pennsylvania Blue Stone which opens to a stoned patio complete with screened doors featuring a large doggy door.
CRESTHAVEN II
CRESTHAVEN II
Merzbau Design CollectiveMerzbau Design Collective
A screened porch was added to the downstairs lounge area, with a primary bedroom patio above.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back screened metal railing veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Modern Seattle Renovation
Modern Seattle Renovation
UserUser
A custom D1 Entry Door flanked by substantial sidelights was designed in a bold rust color to highlight the entrance to the home and provide a sense of welcoming. The vibrant entrance sets a tone of excitement and vivacity that is carried throughout the home. A combination of cedar, concrete, and metal siding grounds the home in its environment, provides architectural interest, and enlists massing to double as an ornament. The overall effect is a design that remains understated among the diverse vegetation but also serves enough eye-catching design elements to delight the senses.
Deephaven Nantucket Remodel
Deephaven Nantucket Remodel
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Beautiful addition to the house. Extends from the expansive kitchen where windows (right side of photo) all open up to enjoy the breeze from this beautiful porch! Built in Infrared heaters allow you to take in the cool nights in comfort.
Westway Residence
Westway Residence
L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.
rear porch
Medium sized classic back screened veranda in Dallas with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
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.
Photo of a medium sized modern back screened veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Enclosed Patio
Enclosed Patio
Excelsior Professional PaintingExcelsior Professional Painting
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Other with a roof extension.

Medium Sized Veranda with All Types of Cover 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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