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Scandinavian Veranda with a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

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Primrose 2022 (Lake Elmo, MN)
Primrose 2022 (Lake Elmo, MN)
Robert Thomas HomesRobert Thomas Homes
Primrose Model - Garden Villa Collection Pricing, floorplans, virtual tours, community information and more at https://www.robertthomashomes.com/
Meander Road
Meander Road
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Photography by Corey Gaffer
Photo of a medium sized scandi back veranda in Minneapolis with 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
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.
Big Sandy Lake 1
Big Sandy Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian back screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Дом у озера
Дом у озера
Интерьер холдингИнтерьер холдинг
Inspiration for a scandinavian veranda in Moscow with a roof extension.
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.
Peak View Sanctuary - Twin Lakes, CO
Peak View Sanctuary - Twin Lakes, CO
Rocky Mountain FinishesRocky Mountain Finishes
Rocky Mountain Finishes provided the pre-finished LP SmartSide Board and Batten Siding, as well as the prefinished White Fir Siding and Soffit.
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian front veranda in Denver with decking and a roof extension.
Custom - Carney
Custom - Carney
Front Light Building Co.Front Light Building Co.
Scandi back screened wood railing veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Thoughtbarn
Thoughtbarn
Casey DunnCasey Dunn
Casey Dunn
Photo of a small scandinavian back veranda in Austin with decking and a roof extension.
Casa discreta por fuera y espectacular por dentro.
Casa discreta por fuera y espectacular por dentro.
OOIIO ArquitecturaOOIIO Arquitectura
Josefotoinmo, OOIIO Arquitectura
This is an example of a scandinavian side veranda in Madrid with a potted garden, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Markim-Orkesta
Markim-Orkesta
FastighetsbyrånFastighetsbyrån
Helén Karlsson
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi front veranda with a roof extension.
Дом из стекла
Дом из стекла
Ольга Шангина | PhotographyОльга Шангина | Photography
Photo by: Ольга Шангина © 2016 Houzz Съемка для статьи: http://www.houzz.ru/ideabooks/72251749
猫と遊ぶ大きなテラスのある「斜め４０do猫の家」東京都北区
猫と遊ぶ大きなテラスのある「斜め４０do猫の家」東京都北区
株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所
路地の様な玄関アプローチの小道が、居心地良き。
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi front wood railing veranda in Other with skirting, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Hygge
Hygge
Birdseye DesignBirdseye Design
Small scandi back veranda in Burlington with decking and a roof extension.
焼杉の家 ～野津のリノベーション～
焼杉の家 ～野津のリノベーション～
山道勉建築山道勉建築
母屋・玄関アプローチ／東面外観 玄関へのアプローチへは駐車場や畑からも行きやすいよう、高低差のあった通路は足の運びやすさを考慮して、新たに階段やスロープを設置しました。また通路としての適切な広さを確保して、バックヤード的に使われがちなエリアでもあるので、内部との関係も踏まえて外部空間の役割を明確にしたうえで整理し、常にスッキリと維持できるよう提案しました。 Photo by:ジェイクス 佐藤二郎
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.
Lake O'Brien 3
Lake O'Brien 3
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Photo of a medium sized scandi back screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
East Hampton Residence by Haus Interiors
East Hampton Residence by Haus Interiors
Colin Miller Photography LLCColin Miller Photography LLC
Colin Miller
Design ideas for a scandinavian screened veranda in New York with decking 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.

Scandinavian Veranda with a Roof Extension 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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