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Side Veranda with an Outdoor Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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James Island
James Island
Structures Building CompanyStructures Building Company
This is an example of a coastal side veranda in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Lakefront Conservatory Home Cabinetry
Lakefront Conservatory Home Cabinetry
Geneva Cabinet Company, LLCGeneva Cabinet Company, LLC
GENEVA CABINET COMPANY, LLC. Lake Geneva, Wi., Builder Lowell Custom Homes., Interior Design by Jane Shepard., Shanna Wolf/S.Photography., Outdoor kitchen in covered porch adjacent to conservatory and indoor kitchen. Brown Jordan
Bar-b-que with a View
Bar-b-que with a View
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
Outdoor Kitchen remodel with screened in porch. Photo: Eric Englehart Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Furman Farm
Furman Farm
Max Crosby ConstructionMax Crosby Construction
This is an example of a large side veranda in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen and natural stone paving.
Cliffs Community Shingle Style 01
Cliffs Community Shingle Style 01
Kevin Rosser & Associates, Inc.Kevin Rosser & Associates, Inc.
Screen Porch with retractable screens. The outdoor kitchen features 2 pass-through windows to & from the Kitchen. There's a bar counter, sitting area and an outdoor fireplace all overlooking the lake. Design & photography by: Kevin Rosser & Associates, Inc.
Mulberry Residence
Mulberry Residence
Hollenbeck ArchitectsHollenbeck Architects
Mike Ortega
This is an example of a large classic side veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Rustic Residence in the Woods
Rustic Residence in the Woods
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Mark Hoyle
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic side veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Gracious Lake Retreat - 2nd Floor Deck
Gracious Lake Retreat - 2nd Floor Deck
eric gedney | ARCHITECTeric gedney | ARCHITECT
The second level deck was originally much smaller but with the addition of an overhang and an extension of the deck, the clients find more time to spend outside enjoying it.
McKinney Traditional Custom Home
McKinney Traditional Custom Home
Sterling Brook Custom HomesSterling Brook Custom Homes
Photo of a large traditional side veranda in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Rocky Mountain Homes- Mountain Timberframe
Rocky Mountain Homes- Mountain Timberframe
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
Rocky Mountain Log Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic side veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Industrial Luxe
Industrial Luxe
Dall Designer HomesDall Designer Homes
With a built in kitchen, table and lounge space this outdoor area is an entertainers dream! Plenty of space to have a chat, grab a snag or watch the kids in the pool.
Wrap Recess House
Wrap Recess House
ANX / Aaron Neubert ArchitectsANX / Aaron Neubert Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized modern side veranda in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Villa Sul Mare
Villa Sul Mare
Gulf Building LLCGulf Building LLC
Classic side veranda in Miami with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Rancho da Flórida
Rancho da Flórida
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
automated screens
Photo of an expansive contemporary side veranda in Tampa with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Codfish Park - Nantucket
Codfish Park - Nantucket
Nantucket Architectural PhotographyNantucket Architectural Photography
Nantucket Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal side veranda in Boston with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Rustic Cabinet Kitchen with Copper, Stone and Butchers Block Countertops
Rustic Cabinet Kitchen with Copper, Stone and Butchers Block Countertops
CabinetWerks by Orren PickellCabinetWerks by Orren Pickell
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.
Inspiration for a large classic side veranda in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Aspen Small Yard Living
Aspen Small Yard Living
Your Space By DesignYour Space By Design
Katherine Kinch
Design ideas for a small contemporary side veranda in Calgary with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Hudley Residence
Hudley Residence
McIntyre + Robinowitz ArchitectsMcIntyre + Robinowitz Architects
Benjamin Hill Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary side veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The Bartlett Addition
The Bartlett Addition
NAHB Building Systems CouncilsNAHB Building Systems Councils
Design ideas for a large rustic side veranda in DC Metro with an outdoor kitchen.
Pergola glass cover
Pergola glass cover
De Leon ProDe Leon Pro
Arq. Eduardo De León V
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Mexico City with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a pergola.

Side Veranda with an Outdoor Kitchen 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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