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Medium Sized Veranda with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Galveston St. House
Galveston St. House
MK Development & Investment LLCMK Development & Investment LLC
A closeup view of the front porch, siding and custom front door with sidelights.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Flat and Shed Roof Porticos
Flat and Shed Roof Porticos
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Traditional 2 column shed roof portico with curved railing. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
Medium sized traditional front veranda in Atlanta with brick paving and a roof extension.
Open Porches
Open Porches
Atlanta Porch & PatioAtlanta Porch & Patio
Our client wanted a rustic chic look for their covered porch. We gave the crown molding and trim a more formal look, but kept the floor and roof more rustic. At Atlanta Porch & Patio we are dedicated to building beautiful custom porches, decks, and outdoor living spaces throughout the metro Atlanta area. Our mission is to turn our clients’ ideas, dreams, and visions into personalized, tangible outcomes. Clients of Atlanta Porch & Patio rest easy knowing each step of their project is performed to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and dependability. Our team of builders and craftsmen are licensed, insured, and always up to date on trends, products, designs, and building codes. We are constantly educating ourselves in order to provide our clients the best services at the best prices. We deliver the ultimate professional experience with every step of our projects. After setting up a consultation through our website or by calling the office, we will meet with you in your home to discuss all of your ideas and concerns. After our initial meeting and site consultation, we will compile a detailed design plan and quote complete with renderings and a full listing of the materials to be used. Upon your approval, we will then draw up the necessary paperwork and decide on a project start date. From demo to cleanup, we strive to deliver your ultimate relaxation destination on time and on budget.
Screened porch
Screened porch
DSW ContractingDSW Contracting
Screened porch with sliding doors and minitrack screening system.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back screened veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Screen porch off master suite
Screen porch off master suite
Westwork Architectural StudioWestwork Architectural Studio
A simply detailed screened in sitting area of the master bedroom sitting room. Removable screens are set between wood pilaster detailing. Stained knotty pine ceiling with painted wood trim and cut stone flooring.
Back Porch - Fenwick
Back Porch - Fenwick
TFSinc - Timber Frame Design and ConstructionTFSinc - Timber Frame Design and Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Toronto with a roof extension.
Peaceful Sitting Enclosed Porch
Peaceful Sitting Enclosed Porch
SpaceCraft ArchitectureSpaceCraft Architecture
Michael Lee Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Custom Craftsman in Western Mass
Custom Craftsman in Western Mass
Pecoy Homes and RemodelingPecoy Homes and Remodeling
The porch is a fantastic place to unwind after a long day.
Photo of a medium sized classic screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
screen porch
screen porch
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Photography by John Reed Forsman
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Minneapolis with a fire feature, decking 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.
Pasadena Entry Arbor
Pasadena Entry Arbor
Finesse, Inc.Finesse, Inc.
Douglas fir construction with a solid stain, and quality craftsmanship make this pergola the focal point of the house. Photo: Jessica Abler, Los Angeles, CA
Barry's screen porch
Barry's screen porch
JDW Construction INCJDW Construction INC
Dewayne Wood
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Birmingham with decking and a roof extension.
Charter Way Part 2
Charter Way Part 2
Fortin Construction, Inc.Fortin Construction, Inc.
Medium sized classic front veranda in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension.
Screened Porches
Screened Porches
Structurally SpeakingStructurally Speaking
Medium sized back screened veranda in Raleigh 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.
Screen Porch with Fireplace & Patio with Fire Pit
Screen Porch with Fireplace & Patio with Fire Pit
Archadeck of ChicagolandArchadeck of Chicagoland
Custom screen porch features a cozy stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and vinyl 4-track windows. http://chicagoland.archadeck.com/
Simple Pool & Hardscape
Simple Pool & Hardscape
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A simple porch update features a new overhead pergola, concrete paving, precast concrete steps, and tropical landscape.
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired front veranda in Los Angeles with feature lighting, concrete slabs and a pergola.
maple-bluff-traditional-screen-porch-addition
maple-bluff-traditional-screen-porch-addition
Architectural Building Arts, Inc.Architectural Building Arts, Inc.
Joe DeMaio Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Other with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Swan Valley Res
Swan Valley Res
Stillwater Design GroupStillwater Design Group
Stillwater
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic front veranda in Boise with decking and a roof extension.
North Raleigh Screened Porch & Deck
North Raleigh Screened Porch & Deck
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, Inc.Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, Inc.
John R. Sperath
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Raleigh 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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