Small All Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Our Princeton architects designed a new porch for this older home creating space for relaxing and entertaining outdoors. New siding and windows upgraded the overall exterior look.

Pergola Deck

Cole Pelfrey Construction

Small traditional front metal railing veranda in Atlanta with a pergola.

BARNUM MOOSEHORN BUILD

NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD

Custom screen porch design on our tiny house/cabin build in Barnum MN. 2/3 concrete posts topped by 10x10 pine timbers stained cedartone. 2 steel plates in between timber and concrete. 4x8 pine timbers painted black, along with screen frame. All of these natural materials and color tones pop nicely against the white metal siding and galvalume roofing. Black framing designed to disappear with black screens leaving the wood and concrete to jump out.

Heights Porch Facelift in Natural Cypress

Admiral Construction LLC

Quick facelift of front porch and entryway in the Houston Heights to welcome in the warmer Spring weather.
Design ideas for a small traditional front wood railing veranda in Houston with with columns, decking and an awning.

The Junction - Front Yard Urban Upgrade

Infinite Possibilities Landscape & Design

Small classic front wood railing veranda in Toronto with natural stone paving.

Screened porch with Paver Patio

Miles Deck Construction

A nice screened porch with all maintenance free materials. Cambridge paver patio in Toffee Onyx Lite.
Inspiration for a small classic back screened metal railing veranda in Philadelphia with concrete paving and a roof extension.

Screened porch treehouse

Studio Wescott Architecture, PC

Screen porch addition to blend with existing home
Small traditional back screened mixed railing veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.

Screened Porch Addition

Meadowlark Design+Build

A separate seating area right off the inside dining room is the perfect spot for breakfast al-fresco...without the bugs, in this screened porch addition. Design and build is by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, MI. Photography by Sean Carter, Ann Arbor, MI.

Screen porch updates

TMD Architects

Views and access to the screen porch was increased with the series of new french doors.
Small nautical side screened wire cable railing veranda in Charleston.

Racetrack Ln

Scarlet Home Design

A step into this ceiling fan-cooled, enclosed porch provides relief from the Texas heat, without leaving the peaceful views of the yard and greenery beyond.

Mike's Hammock

Josh 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

MOOSEHORN DESIGN BUILD CONSTRUCTION PICS PT2

NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD

Ooooooooh. I like this one. This one will be featured on the site and probably social. The front porch really looks good here with all of the finished trims and flashings.

Cottages at Triangle Ranch

Josh Wynne Construction

Prairie Cottage- Florida Cracker Inspired 4 square cottage
Photo of a small rural front wood railing veranda in Tampa with with columns, decking and a roof extension.

Front Porch Addition

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Our Princeton architects designed a new porch for this older home creating space for relaxing and entertaining outdoors. New siding and windows upgraded the overall exterior look. Our architects designed the columns and window trim in similar styles to create a cohesive whole. We designed a wide, open entry staircase with lighting and a handrail on one side.

Exterior Handrails

User

This was a handrail we design and fabricated for a client who needed matchbook-style handrails to meet home insurance requirements. These handrails are fabricated from hot-rolled steel, powder-coated in a matte black, and anchored into the concrete.

The Pelletier Residence

IRI Landscape

Award-Winning Historic Porch Restoration- Left Angle View

Kraft Custom Construction

When we first saw this 1850's farmhouse, the porch was dangerously fragile and falling apart. It had an unstable foundation; rotting columns, handrails, and stairs; and the ceiling had a sag in it, indicating a potential structural problem. The homeowner's goal was to create a usable outdoor living space, while maintaining and respecting the architectural integrity of the home. We began by shoring up the porch roof structure so we could completely deconstruct the porch itself and what was left of its foundation. From the ground up, we rebuilt the whole structure, reusing as much of the original materials and millwork as possible. Because many of the 170-year-old decorative profiles aren't readily available today, our team of carpenters custom milled the majority of the new corbels, dentil molding, posts, and balusters. The porch was finished with some new lighting, composite decking, and a tongue-and-groove ceiling. The end result is a charming outdoor space for the homeowners to welcome guests, and enjoy the views of the old growth trees surrounding the home.

Bluegrass Barn

Volansky Studio

A place to sit, BBQ or gather with friends. The inside outside space can be screened or wide open.
This is an example of a small modern side wood railing veranda in Burlington with decking and a roof extension.

24 Blue Trail Court - Hampton Lake

Live Oak Design & Development

Photo of a small coastal back screened metal railing veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Enhance Your Front Porch's Nice View with Muzata Cable Railing

Muzata

If outdated railings prevent you from enjoying nice view, replacing them with the cable railing gives modern elegance. Cable railings are often desired in place of traditional pickets to achieve nearly unobstructed views as the cable is much thinner than traditional pickets. It is also a more modern aesthetic and is often chosen for that reason(From Wikiwand). Cable railings are increasingly popular, with companies offering various systems to suit different budgets and preferences. Muzata goes the extra mile by providing Free Design Services for customized railing solutions. Whether renovating or building, cable railings offer both style and functionality.

Small 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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