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Gorgeous Villa finally refreshed after 50 years of family living.
Gorgeous Villa finally refreshed after 50 years of family living.
Alpha 1 BuildersAlpha 1 Builders
Front steps and pathway invite you in if you pass the stare of the lions.
Photo of a traditional front wood railing veranda in Auckland with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Great Falls Low Maintenance Screened Porch
Great Falls Low Maintenance Screened Porch
Hoppy Design & BuildHoppy Design & Build
Low maintenance outdoor living is what we do!
Medium sized modern back screened mixed railing veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
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.
Cathedral 4 season porch and deck
Cathedral 4 season porch and deck
EMD BuildersEMD Builders
Four season porch with cathedral ceiling, wrapped and distressed beams, tongue and groove ceilings and white tinted rough sawn shiplap walls
This is an example of a medium sized rural back wood railing veranda in Boston.
Modern Deck Addition with Fireplace (Screened Porch)
Modern Deck Addition with Fireplace (Screened Porch)
Tunde Decor, LLCTunde Decor, LLC
Screened-in porch addition
Design ideas for a large modern back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Mauldin Screen Porch and Cedar Deck
Mauldin Screen Porch and Cedar Deck
Nexgen Contractors LLCNexgen Contractors LLC
Screen in porch with tongue and groove ceiling with exposed wood beams. Wire cattle railing. Cedar deck with decorative cedar screen door. Espresso stain on wood siding and ceiling. Ceiling fans and joist mount for television.
Wilton Forever Home
Wilton Forever Home
Colin Healy Design LLCColin Healy Design LLC
The porch step was made from a stone found onsite. The gravel drip trench allowed us to eliminate gutters.
Photo of a large farmhouse side mixed railing veranda in New York with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Screened Porch new to Pool
Screened Porch new to Pool
Construction Marketing, LLCConstruction Marketing, LLC
A new screened in porch with Trex Transcends decking with white PVC trim. White vinyl handrails with black round aluminum balusters
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back screened mixed railing veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Lodge Style Front Porch Addition
Lodge Style Front Porch Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Photo of a rustic front wood railing veranda in Columbus with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Water View New Home Construction: Screened Porch
Water View New Home Construction: Screened Porch
SMS ArchitectsSMS Architects
Anderson Architectural Collection 400 Series Windows, Versa Wrap PVC column wraps, NuCedar Bead Board Ceiling color Aleutian Blue, Boral Truexterior trim, James Hardi Artisan Siding, Azec porch floor color Oyster Photography: Ansel Olson
Heritage Home with a Tropical-type Oasis in the Upper Ottawa Valley
Heritage Home with a Tropical-type Oasis in the Upper Ottawa Valley
M A Jaworski Landscape DesignM A Jaworski Landscape Design
Since the front yard is North-facing, shade-tolerant plants like hostas, ferns and yews will be great foundation plantings here. In addition to these, the Victorians were fond of palm trees, so these shade-loving palms are at home here during clement weather, but will get indoor protection during the winter. Photo credit: E. Jenvey
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.
Ashdale Front Porch
Ashdale Front Porch
John Merrill Homes, LLCJohn Merrill Homes, LLC
Front Porch
Inspiration for a large rural front all railing veranda in Jacksonville with with columns, decking and all types of cover.
NOËL 2020
NOËL 2020
RénoDéco etc.RénoDéco etc.
Designer Lyne Brunet
Design ideas for a medium sized front wood railing veranda in Montreal with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
Triple P Project- Pavers, Pergola, and Fire Pit!
Triple P Project- Pavers, Pergola, and Fire Pit!
Kansas City HardscapesKansas City Hardscapes
Check out his pretty cool project was in Overland Park Kansas. It has the following features: paver patio, fire pit, pergola with a bar top, and lighting! To check out more projects like this one head on over to our website!
Hue Enclosed Front Porch
Hue Enclosed Front Porch
Home EnrichHome Enrich
Design ideas for a medium sized front screened wood railing veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Triple Crown Outdoor Living
Triple Crown Outdoor Living
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The 4 exterior additions on the home inclosed a full enclosed screened porch with glass rails, covered front porch, open-air trellis/arbor/pergola over a deck, and completely open fire pit and patio - at the front, side and back yards of the home.
Triple Crown Outdoor Living
Triple Crown Outdoor Living
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The 4 exterior additions on the home inclosed a full enclosed screened porch with glass rails, covered front porch, open-air trellis/arbor/pergola over a deck, and completely open fire pit and patio - at the front, side and back yards of the home.
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.

Premium All 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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