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Metal Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Cottonwood Heights Reno
Cottonwood Heights Reno
UserUser
Outdoor entertainment and living area complete with custom gas fireplace.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional metal railing veranda in Salt Lake City with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Stunning Lake Home
Stunning Lake Home
Sexton Griffith Custom BuildersSexton Griffith Custom Builders
This is an example of a front metal railing veranda in Other with a roof extension.
River Crossing
River Crossing
Parker HomesParker Homes
This is an example of a large classic back metal railing veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Malone Residence
Malone Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
Inspiration for a classic back metal railing veranda in Other with a fireplace.
Luxury Lake Home
Luxury Lake Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Sunroom with wood ceiling detail.
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal back screened metal railing veranda in Minneapolis.
Honorable Mentions - 2022 - Modern home re-design
Honorable Mentions - 2022 - Modern home re-design
Feeney Inc.Feeney Inc.
Full exterior modern re-design, with new front porch of a home in Hinsdale, IL using DesignRail® Kits and CableRail.
Inspiration for a modern front metal railing veranda in Chicago.
Pergola Deck
Pergola Deck
Cole Pelfrey ConstructionCole Pelfrey Construction
Small traditional front metal railing veranda in Atlanta with a pergola.
Modern Craftsman Custom Home
Modern Craftsman Custom Home
LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILDLIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front metal railing veranda in Denver with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse in Vienna
Modern Farmhouse in Vienna
Stahl Homes LLCStahl Homes LLC
Screened in porch with modern flair.
Photo of a large country back screened metal railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Captivating Craftsman
Captivating Craftsman
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
New Craftsman style home, approx 3200sf on 60' wide lot. Views from the street, highlighting front porch, large overhangs, Craftsman detailing. Photos by Robert McKendrick Photography.
Stylish Transitional
Stylish Transitional
The Couture Haus Interior DesignThe Couture Haus Interior Design
Modern outdoor living space with retractable blinds , modern outdoor furniture and grey tile flooring
Photo of a large traditional back screened metal railing veranda in Raleigh.
Deck Addition Lakeville 2020
Deck Addition Lakeville 2020
Titus ContractingTitus Contracting
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back screened metal railing veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Lake Cherokee Custom Home
Lake Cherokee Custom Home
Alair Homes ClemsonAlair Homes Clemson
Classic meets modern in this custom lake home. High vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows give the main living space a bright and open atmosphere. Rustic finishes and wood contrasts well with the more modern, neutral color palette.
Cary EZ breeze Porch
Cary EZ breeze Porch
Weatherford Construction CompanyWeatherford Construction Company
This is an example of a large back metal railing veranda in Raleigh with a fireplace.
Artisan Custom Homes
Artisan Custom Homes
Jim Schmid PhotographyJim Schmid Photography
Large Back porch with dining table, swing, rustic furniture, white brick fireplace, and wood accents. Beautiful lake view.
Large beach style back metal railing veranda in Charlotte with a fireplace and decking.
Lowther Hall Lane II
Lowther Hall Lane II
Ryan Miller BuildersRyan Miller Builders
This is an example of a large nautical back metal railing veranda in Other with a fireplace, brick paving and a roof extension.
Modern Brise Soleil Addition
Modern Brise Soleil Addition
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Inspiration for a large modern back screened metal railing veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Mid Century Ranch Style Update
Mid Century Ranch Style Update
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Photo by Ryan Davis of CG&S
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened metal railing veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Oak Grove New Construction
Oak Grove New Construction
Berry Design BuildBerry Design Build
Large traditional back metal railing veranda in Atlanta with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Bridgestone Pass
Bridgestone Pass
Coleman Builders, LLCColeman Builders, LLC
This is an example of a large nautical back screened metal railing veranda in Charleston.

Metal 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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