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Side Veranda with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Coastal Cues
Coastal Cues
OLSON LEWIS + ArchitectsOLSON LEWIS + Architects
Screen porch off of the dining room
Photo of a coastal side screened veranda in Manchester with decking and a roof extension.
06 - Arlington Historic Back Porch Sitting Area
06 - Arlington Historic Back Porch Sitting Area
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Benjamin Hill Photography
Inspiration for an expansive classic side wood railing veranda in Houston with decking and a roof extension.
Lawless Rereat
Lawless Rereat
Searl Lamaster Howe ArchitectsSearl Lamaster Howe Architects
To avoid blocking views from interior spaces, this porch was set to the side of the kitchen. Telescoping sliding doors create a seamless connection between inside and out.
Hayward 2019
Hayward 2019
Robert Thomas HomesRobert Thomas Homes
Hayward Model - Heritage Collection Pricing, floorplans, virtual tours, community information & more at https://www.robertthomashomes.com/
Songbird Residence
Songbird Residence
Shane ButlerShane Butler
Photo by Shane Butler for 3Aught Design + Build
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side screened veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Lake Cottage Chic
Lake Cottage Chic
Mary Rossi DesignsMary Rossi Designs

Inspiration for a medium sized nautical side screened veranda in Phoenix with decking and a roof extension.
Lake House Porch
Lake House Porch
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
This cottage on Delavan Lake, Wis. was transformed! We added a 2nd story bedroom, porch, patio and screened-in porch. The homeowners have plenty of space to entertain while enjoying the outdoors and views of the lake.
Screen Porch with Water View - Westport, Connecticut
Screen Porch with Water View - Westport, Connecticut
Caroline Kopp Interior DesignCaroline Kopp Interior Design
A simple potting table in an outdoor screened porch in Westport, CT is elevated into an eye-catching vignette by Caroline Kopp who artfully arranged varying sizes of plants against the backdrop of a large round mirror, that not only centers the scene but reflects the water view. A one-of-a-kind bell found at an estate sale is the perfect accent to complete the look. Rikki Snyder
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.
Redfern House
Redfern House
BRIBURN – Architecture for LifeBRIBURN – Architecture for Life
Covered entry porch and garage connector
Design ideas for a small rural side veranda in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension.
Patio
Patio
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
This luxurious cabin boasts both rustic and elegant design styles.
Photo of an expansive rustic side veranda in Phoenix with decking and a roof extension.
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Porch off living room. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Inspiration for a medium sized country side veranda in Seattle with decking and a roof extension.
Montauk Residence
Montauk Residence
Abelow Sherman Architects LLCAbelow Sherman Architects LLC
This is an example of a medium sized beach style side veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Lakeside Retreat
Lakeside Retreat
UserUser
On the front of the home we installed a wrap around screened in porch accessible from the front door and a pair of french doors off the living room. This spaces gave the homeowner a nice area to entertain guest outdoors while still being protected from the elements. A natural stone walkway also encloses the front and side of the home to access the screened in porch.
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. "Its all for the love of junk!" exclaims Jennifer, about the free-spirited way of decorating the home's wrap-around porch. "Because it is all outside I won't spend a lot of money on any of it; I find cheap old junk in the trash or garage sales with cute colors or patterns and make it happen." Inspired by the colors from the garden, various items are recovered or painted in pastel hues to create a comfortable and engaging place to relax. "Raymond and I love our outdoor wrap-around porch in the summer. Because I decorate it like a house outdoors it creates the comfort of a southern home with surrounding gardens that are bursting with color and nature and fresh smells everyday. You can't help but want to sit and drink your coffee there in the morning and soak it all in. You smell the Lake Erie breeze and hear the waves crashing; its so serene." Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz
Willowsford Screened in Porch and Patio on Ivy Glen Court
Willowsford Screened in Porch and Patio on Ivy Glen Court
Metro Building and Remodeling Group LLCMetro Building and Remodeling Group LLC
This is an example of a traditional side screened veranda in DC Metro with decking, a roof extension and all types of cover.
Peace of the Rock
Peace of the Rock
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal side screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Three Season Porch
Three Season Porch
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Photos by Spacecrafting
This is an example of a classic side screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse Screened Deck
Modern Farmhouse Screened Deck
WSM CraftWSM Craft
Perfectly settled in the shade of three majestic oak trees, this timeless homestead evokes a deep sense of belonging to the land. The Wilson Architects farmhouse design riffs on the agrarian history of the region while employing contemporary green technologies and methods. Honoring centuries-old artisan traditions and the rich local talent carrying those traditions today, the home is adorned with intricate handmade details including custom site-harvested millwork, forged iron hardware, and inventive stone masonry. Welcome family and guests comfortably in the detached garage apartment. Enjoy long range views of these ancient mountains with ample space, inside and out.
Cousins River Residence
Cousins River Residence
GO LOGICGO LOGIC
Trent Bell
Photo of a medium sized rustic side screened veranda in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension.

Side Veranda with Decking 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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