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Medium Sized Wood Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Patio Covers
Patio Covers
Practic Vinyl FencingPractic Vinyl Fencing
Medium sized front wood railing veranda in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Modern Americana
Modern Americana
Amy Troute Inspired Interior DesignAmy Troute Inspired Interior Design
ATIID collaborated with these homeowners to curate new furnishings throughout the home while their down-to-the studs, raise-the-roof renovation, designed by Chambers Design, was underway. Pattern and color were everything to the owners, and classic “Americana” colors with a modern twist appear in the formal dining room, great room with gorgeous new screen porch, and the primary bedroom. Custom bedding that marries not-so-traditional checks and florals invites guests into each sumptuously layered bed. Vintage and contemporary area rugs in wool and jute provide color and warmth, grounding each space. Bold wallpapers were introduced in the powder and guest bathrooms, and custom draperies layered with natural fiber roman shades ala Cindy’s Window Fashions inspire the palettes and draw the eye out to the natural beauty beyond. Luxury abounds in each bathroom with gleaming chrome fixtures and classic finishes. A magnetic shade of blue paint envelops the gourmet kitchen and a buttery yellow creates a happy basement laundry room. No detail was overlooked in this stately home - down to the mudroom’s delightful dutch door and hard-wearing brick floor. Photography by Meagan Larsen Photography
Interior Painting
Interior Painting
360 Painting of St. Louis County360 Painting of St. Louis County
Medium sized traditional front screened wood railing veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Edgewood Covered Porch
Edgewood Covered Porch
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Our Edgewood Covered Porch in Gainesville, GA is meticulously designed for the ultimate blend of style and relaxation regardless of weather.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side wood railing veranda in Atlanta with skirting, decking and a roof extension.
2 Story Porch - Ann Arbor, MI
2 Story Porch - Ann Arbor, MI
Renaissance Building, Inc.Renaissance Building, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back screened wood railing veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Mid-Century Ranch Home Remodel
Mid-Century Ranch Home Remodel
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Photo of a medium sized country back screened wood railing veranda in Charlotte with a roof extension.
Tiered Deck w/ exposed rafters
Tiered Deck w/ exposed rafters
Epoch Construction LLCEpoch Construction LLC
Medium sized back wood railing veranda in Nashville with a roof extension.
Delahow Street 2
Delahow Street 2
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back wood railing veranda in Charleston with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Larkspur Farmhouse
Larkspur Farmhouse
HEYDT DESIGNSHEYDT DESIGNS
Photography by Golden Gate Creative
Design ideas for a medium sized country back wood railing veranda in San Francisco with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Custom Porch in Nantucket
Custom Porch in Nantucket
J. Graham Goldsmith ArchitectsJ. Graham Goldsmith Architects
Susan Teare
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front wood railing veranda in Boston with with columns, decking and 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.
Heid Residence
Heid Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical back screened wood railing veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Nature Lover's Porch Retreat
Nature Lover's Porch Retreat
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
Our carpenters built a beautiful screened-porch where these clients can dine, entertain OR savor solitude year-round! A fir paneled ceiling, electric stove, Trex flooring, and party lights strung around the perimeter contribute to the lovely rustic ambience. On a warm summer night in Oregon it is the perfect place to curl up with a good book.
MOOSEHORN EXTERIOR
MOOSEHORN EXTERIOR
NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILDNORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD
Inspiration for a medium sized rural back wood railing veranda in Minneapolis with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Performance Passive
Performance Passive
Molly Bachelor ArchitectMolly Bachelor Architect
photography by Jeff Garland
Medium sized modern side screened wood railing veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Farmhouse Style Exterior Remodel
Farmhouse Style Exterior Remodel
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse front wood railing veranda in Columbus with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Screened Porch Addition
Screened Porch Addition
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The floating screened porch addition melds perfectly with both the original home's design and the yard's topography. The elevated deck and porch create cozy spaces that are protected the elements and allow the family to enjoy the beautiful surrounding yard. Design and Build by Meadowlark Design Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Sean Carter, Ann Arbor, Mi.
Tall Timbers, WaterColor, FL.
Tall Timbers, WaterColor, FL.
Anthony J. ValléeAnthony J. Vallée
This is an example of a medium sized classic front screened wood railing veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
NOËL 2020
NOËL 2020
RénoDéco etc.RénoDéco etc.
Designer Lyne Brunet
This is an example of a medium sized rural front wood railing veranda in Montreal with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns
Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front wood railing veranda in Chicago with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Medium Sized Wood Railing 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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