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Medium Sized Victorian Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Victorian Front Porch
Victorian Front Porch
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
Our clients decided that they wanted us to create a new front porch that was inspired by the historic photos, but they were not searching for an exact replica: nothing that would cost excessive amounts of money trying to recreate historic details. Rather the goal was to create something that was a visually similar using off the shelf parts that we could order through our lumber yard and standard suppliers. A&J Photography, Inc.
Northbrook
Northbrook
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The front porch provides a welcoming space to watch over the neighborhood and to greet visitors. This LEED Platinum Certified custom home was built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
New Canaan Renovation
New Canaan Renovation
Julianne StirlingJulianne Stirling
Nancy Hill
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian back screened veranda in New York with a roof extension.
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Cindy Apple
Photo of a medium sized victorian back wood railing veranda in Seattle with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
New Old House
New Old House
Jennifer Markanich Timeless InteriorsJennifer Markanich Timeless Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized victorian back veranda in Nashville with a roof extension and decking.
Victorian Home
Victorian Home
Ashbourne DesignsAshbourne Designs
Picturing feature our pup, Cooper! Photography credit to Ric Marder.
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian front veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Jetties House
Jetties House
Chip Webster ArchitectureChip Webster Architecture
Architecture:Chip Webster Architecture Interiors: Kathleen Hay
Medium sized victorian front veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Oceanfront Shingle Style home
Oceanfront Shingle Style home
Christopher A Rose AIA, ASIDChristopher A Rose AIA, ASID
Creative Sources Photography, Rion Rizzo
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian screened veranda in Charleston.
Custom house
Custom house
Neerland Building & RemodelingNeerland Building & Remodeling
Photo of a medium sized victorian front veranda in Philadelphia with decking and a roof extension.
Tustin Victorian
Tustin Victorian
Stratos FormStratos Form
photo by Aidin Mariscal
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian front veranda in Orange County with decking and a roof extension.
Victorian Revival
Victorian Revival
New England Artisans Remodeling & Design GroupNew England Artisans Remodeling & Design Group
Eddie Day
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian front veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Multiple Houston Heights New Orleans Style Homes
Multiple Houston Heights New Orleans Style Homes
HSPartnersHSPartners
This is an example of a medium sized victorian veranda in Houston with a roof extension.
Our Work
Our Work
Screens of Kentucky, LLCScreens of Kentucky, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian back screened veranda in Louisville with decking and a roof extension.
Multi-Unit Brownstone Renovation - Boston, MA
Multi-Unit Brownstone Renovation - Boston, MA
Cosmos Painting Company, Inc.Cosmos Painting Company, Inc.
Cutting Edge Homes Inc.
Photo of a medium sized victorian front veranda in Boston with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Columbia Victorian
Columbia Victorian
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
After many years of careful consideration and planning, these clients came to us with the goal of restoring this home’s original Victorian charm while also increasing its livability and efficiency. From preserving the original built-in cabinetry and fir flooring, to adding a new dormer for the contemporary master bathroom, careful measures were taken to strike this balance between historic preservation and modern upgrading. Behind the home’s new exterior claddings, meticulously designed to preserve its Victorian aesthetic, the shell was air sealed and fitted with a vented rainscreen to increase energy efficiency and durability. With careful attention paid to the relationship between natural light and finished surfaces, the once dark kitchen was re-imagined into a cheerful space that welcomes morning conversation shared over pots of coffee. Every inch of this historical home was thoughtfully considered, prompting countless shared discussions between the home owners and ourselves. The stunning result is a testament to their clear vision and the collaborative nature of this project. Photography by Radley Muller Photography Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services
Victorian Front Porch
Victorian Front Porch
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
The clients requested the rebuilding of their front porch on this older, but not historically regulated home. They had historic photos showing what the porch was originally like to provide inspiration for us. The goal was to use off-the-shelf parts that visually mimics the original appearance of the porch, rather than to create custom replicas. The project achieves these results. A&J Photography, Inc.
Victorian Home
Victorian Home
Ashbourne DesignsAshbourne Designs
Ric Marder
This is an example of a medium sized victorian front veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Front Door Finishes
Front Door Finishes
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized victorian front veranda in Raleigh with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Brand New 133 Year Old Victorian
Brand New 133 Year Old Victorian
Wyanoke BuildersWyanoke Builders
Photo of a medium sized victorian front veranda in New York with a roof extension.
Burns Avenue Screen Porch
Burns Avenue Screen Porch
Rod Sidley ArchitectsRod Sidley Architects
Mudroom and screen porch addition to 100+ year old Victorian house in the "Village" area of Wyoming
Medium sized victorian back screened veranda in Cincinnati.

Medium Sized Victorian Veranda Ideas and Designs

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