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Wine Country Modern
Wine Country Modern
Lorin Hill, ArchitectLorin Hill, Architect
Wine Country Modern
Design ideas for a large contemporary back veranda in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.
Lake Lure Renovation
Lake Lure Renovation
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
Screened Porch with accordion style doors opening to Kitchen/Dining Room, with seating for 4 and a chat height coffee table with views of Lake Lure, NC.
Riverside
Riverside
Amanda Greaves & CompanyAmanda Greaves & Company
Inspiration for a coastal veranda in Boston.
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Royal Oak Renovation
Royal Oak Renovation
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
View of front porch of renovated 1914 Dutch Colonial farm house. © REAL-ARCH-MEDIA
Large country front veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Cape Cod Style Farmhouse Renovation/Remodel, Kittery Maine
Cape Cod Style Farmhouse Renovation/Remodel, Kittery Maine
Howell Custom Building GroupHowell Custom Building Group
Rob Karosis, Sabrina Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal front veranda in Boston with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Traditional Porch
Traditional Porch
Design ideas for a traditional front veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Grey Duck
Grey Duck
SALA ArchitectsSALA Architects
The homeowners sought to create a modest, modern, lakeside cottage, nestled into a narrow lot in Tonka Bay. The site inspired a modified shotgun-style floor plan, with rooms laid out in succession from front to back. Simple and authentic materials provide a soft and inviting palette for this modern home. Wood finishes in both warm and soft grey tones complement a combination of clean white walls, blue glass tiles, steel frames, and concrete surfaces. Sustainable strategies were incorporated to provide healthy living and a net-positive-energy-use home. Onsite geothermal, solar panels, battery storage, insulation systems, and triple-pane windows combine to provide independence from frequent power outages and supply excess power to the electrical grid. Photos by Corey Gaffer
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Gordon Residence
Gordon Residence
Brechbuhler ArchitectsBrechbuhler Architects
Rustic veranda in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Porches & Screened Porches
Porches & Screened Porches
Synergy OutdoorSynergy Outdoor
Photo of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Atlanta.
Lamberth Drive
Lamberth Drive
Plank & PillowPlank & Pillow
Henry Jones
Inspiration for a rural back veranda in Other.
Ludlow, Vermont Ski Home (T01058)
Ludlow, Vermont Ski Home (T01058)
TimberpegTimberpeg
Crown Point Builders, Inc. | Décor by Pottery Barn at Evergreen Walk | Photography by Wicked Awesome 3D | Bathroom and Kitchen Design by Amy Michaud, Brownstone Designs
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
CarsonSpeer BuildersCarsonSpeer Builders
This large front porch connects the house to the garage and provides a place to relax. PVC columns and beams for durability and low maintenance. Rain chains, bench swing. Inspiro 8
Southern Living - Custom Build in Alpharetta
Southern Living - Custom Build in Alpharetta
Georgian Homefronts, LLCGeorgian Homefronts, LLC
Atlanta Custom Builder, Quality Homes Built with Traditional Values Location: 12850 Highway 9 Suite 600-314 Alpharetta, GA 30004
Large traditional front veranda in Atlanta with brick paving and a roof extension.
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Jordan Remodel
Jordan Remodel
R|House Design BuildR|House Design Build
Large porch with retractable screens, perfect for MN summers!
Large classic back screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Fresh Berkshire Farmhouse
Fresh Berkshire Farmhouse
Jess Cooney InteriorsJess Cooney Interiors
Live out here all summer long in this lovely berkshire outdoor porch
Photo of a farmhouse screened veranda in Boston with a roof extension.
Carman Bay Cottage (Lake Minnetonka)
Carman Bay Cottage (Lake Minnetonka)
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Swan Architecture | Interiors: Katie Redpath Constable | Landscaping: Bechler Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography
Clay Street
Clay Street
Sutro ArchitectsSutro Architects
Aaron Leitz Photography
Inspiration for a traditional veranda in San Francisco.

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.
Vermont Lake House
Vermont Lake House
Jean Terwilliger ArchitectJean Terwilliger Architect
Photo by Susan Teare
Design ideas for a rustic screened veranda in Burlington with decking and a roof extension.
Traditional Front Porch
Traditional Front Porch
Highland Homes, Inc.Highland Homes, Inc.
Tuscan Columns & Brick Porch
Inspiration for a large traditional front veranda in New Orleans with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Litchfield County Farmhouse
Litchfield County Farmhouse
Joshua Smith IncJoshua Smith Inc
Design ideas for a rural screened veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
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