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Scandinavian Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Markim-Orkesta
Markim-Orkesta
FastighetsbyrånFastighetsbyrån
Helén Karlsson
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi front veranda with a roof extension.
Lake O'Brien 3
Lake O'Brien 3
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
This is an example of a medium sized scandi front veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Mike's Hammock
Mike's Hammock
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to math the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who could not live in a tiny house, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design assistance by Jimmy Thornton
HOUSE / O #4（リノベーション）　タイニーハウス / 玄関 / 縁側 / ポーチ / 外観
HOUSE / O #4（リノベーション）　タイニーハウス / 玄関 / 縁側 / ポーチ / 外観
Polite Design Office/ポライトデザインオフィスPolite Design Office/ポライトデザインオフィス
夫婦2人家族のためのリノベーション住宅 photos by Katsumi Simada
Design ideas for a small scandinavian front veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Scandinavian Sophistication
Scandinavian Sophistication
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi front veranda in Minneapolis with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Patio Collection
Patio Collection
Kronos CeramicheKronos Ceramiche
Outdoor tiles with stone look. Collections: Carriere Du Kronos - Noir
Photo of a scandi front veranda with with columns, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Malzone front Porch
Malzone front Porch
Haydenville Woodworking & Design, Inc.Haydenville Woodworking & Design, Inc.
Plantation mahogany decking with cable wire sides to bring a touch of modern to a beautiful deck. Photo credit: Jennifer Broy
Design ideas for a scandi front veranda in Boston with a roof extension.
FOREST HOUSE
FOREST HOUSE
UserUser
Medium sized scandinavian front veranda in Barcelona with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a pergola.
深軒の家 玄関ポーチ
深軒の家 玄関ポーチ
中澤建築設計事務所中澤建築設計事務所
玄関ドアは外壁と同じ木材で製作しました。　　 Photo:hiroshi nakazawa
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi front veranda in Other with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
厚木の家
厚木の家
UserUser
玄関から家の端まで伸びる縁側。開口部は、障子や木製サッシ、網戸、雨戸がすべて戸袋に収納でき、大きく開放することができる。屋外の風景と内部空間が溶け合い、内部から外部へと空間に広がりを与える。 ©︎橘川雅史建築設計事務所
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian front veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Westhaven Kitchen
Westhaven Kitchen
Cairns ArchitectureCairns Architecture
Upgrading the front entrance from a semi-enclosed, unfinished mudroom to an open porch with wood and tiling details.
Design ideas for a small scandinavian front veranda in Other with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
JV Photography
JV Photography
Busy Bees PhotographyBusy Bees Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian front veranda in Miami with natural stone paving.
方形の家
方形の家
Mアトリエ／岡村未来子Mアトリエ／岡村未来子
photo by Kenichi Suzuki
Medium sized scandinavian front veranda in Yokohama with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Decoración de casa de tres pisos
Decoración de casa de tres pisos
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Decoración de terraza exterior con mobiliario blanco y cojines en azul claro. Sofás y mesas modelo Flat, de Gandia Blasco. Proyecto de decoración de reforma integral de vivienda: Sube Interiorismo, Bilbao. Fotografía Erlantz Biderbost
出入口
出入口
つなぐデザイン一級建築士事務所つなぐデザイン一級建築士事務所
This is an example of a small scandinavian front veranda in Other with a roof extension.
里の家～玖珠万年山の麓 実りある住まい～
里の家～玖珠万年山の麓 実りある住まい～
山道勉建築山道勉建築
Photo by:ジェイクス 佐藤二郎
Inspiration for a scandinavian front veranda in Other with a roof extension.
スウェーデンの家 千葉県旭市 / Swedish style house
スウェーデンの家 千葉県旭市 / Swedish style house
石田ホーム株式会社石田ホーム株式会社
Design ideas for a small scandinavian front veranda in Other with decking and an awning.
FOREST HOUSE
FOREST HOUSE
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian front veranda in Barcelona with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Interior View of Finished Solid Stained Porch
Interior View of Finished Solid Stained Porch
Clark's PaintingClark's Painting
Stained the porch in a solid stain.
Photo of a large scandi front veranda in Atlanta with a fire feature and decking.
Haus in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Haus in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Fabian Lippert ArchitektFabian Lippert Architekt
Medium sized scandi front veranda in Berlin with a roof extension.

Scandinavian Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

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