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Small Coastal Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Hickory Hill - Cozy Lake Cottage
Hickory Hill - Cozy Lake Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography
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
West River Beach Cottage
West River Beach Cottage
Brickhouse Kitchens and BathsBrickhouse Kitchens and Baths
Photo of a small coastal front veranda in Baltimore with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Midwest Screened Porch Addition with Eclectic Vintage Cottage Style
Midwest Screened Porch Addition with Eclectic Vintage Cottage Style
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Exterior view screened porch addition, size 18’ x 6’7”, red metal roof Marshall Evan Photography
Design ideas for a small beach style veranda in Columbus.
Paradise Key South Beach
Paradise Key South Beach
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
Built by Glenn Layton Homes in Paradise Key South Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Photo of a small beach style front veranda in Jacksonville with decking and a roof extension.
Dark Timber Street 1
Dark Timber Street 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Small nautical side screened veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
Beautiful Boathouse
Beautiful Boathouse
McPhee Associates of Cape CodMcPhee Associates of Cape Cod
Small beach style screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
The Mallard Project
The Mallard Project
UserUser
Andrea Pietrangeli http://andrea.media/
Wake Robin Cottage
Wake Robin Cottage
Cottage Home, Inc.Cottage Home, Inc.
Bigger is not always better, but something of highest quality is. This amazing, size-appropriate Lake Michigan cottage is just that. Nestled in an existing historic stretch of Lake Michigan cottages, this new construction was built to fit in the neighborhood, but outperform any other home in the area concerning energy consumption, LEED certification and functionality. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open concept kitchen/living room, a separate mudroom entrance and a separate laundry. This small (but smart) cottage is perfect for any family simply seeking a retreat without the stress of a big lake home. The interior details include quartz and granite countertops, stainless appliances, quarter-sawn white oak floors, Pella windows, and beautiful finishing fixtures. The dining area was custom designed, custom built, and features both new and reclaimed elements. The exterior displays Smart-Side siding and trim details and has a large EZE-Breeze screen porch for additional dining and lounging. This home owns all the best products and features of a beach house, with no wasted space. Cottage Home is the premiere builder on the shore of Lake Michigan, between the Indiana border and Holland.
Harbor Cottage
Harbor Cottage
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Design ideas for a small coastal back veranda in Boston with a roof extension and feature lighting.
BELHAVEN VILLAGE
BELHAVEN VILLAGE
Duncan McRoberts Associates, LLCDuncan McRoberts Associates, LLC
Belhaven is a new "walkable" village of charming beach houses located on the Oregon Coast. Its architecture is a simple, straightforward vernacular...using traditional elements and proportions to inspire beauty and compliment the natural habitat...photography by Duncan McRoberts.
Redwood Shade Pergola
Redwood Shade Pergola
Gravel To Gold, Inc.Gravel To Gold, Inc.
Mario Covic Photography https://www.mariocovicphoto.com/
Inspiration for a small nautical front veranda in San Diego with concrete slabs and a pergola.
MI Windows and Doors: Innovative Products
MI Windows and Doors: Innovative Products
MI Windows and DoorsMI Windows and Doors
This is an example of a small coastal back veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Lakemore Cottage Rental
Lakemore Cottage Rental
Marty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design GroupMarty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design Group
Photos By Kaity Custom picnic table design by: Marty Rhein, CKD, CBD
Design ideas for a small coastal back screened veranda in Grand Rapids with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
SPRING LAKE VAULTED CEILING
SPRING LAKE VAULTED CEILING
Sheila Rich Interiors, LLCSheila Rich Interiors, LLC
The ceiling of this charming beach house porch was vaulted. Wainscot was added to the walls to give this small mid-century screened-in porch a vertical lift. It offers family and friends a comfortable place to gather while being cooled and illuminated by ceiling fans. Photography Peter Rymwid
Midwest Screened Porch Addition with Eclectic Vintage Cottage Style
Midwest Screened Porch Addition with Eclectic Vintage Cottage Style
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Exterior view screened porch addition, size 18’ x 6’7”, red metal roof, Zuri pvc decking, Timberteck Evolutions railing Marshall Evan Photography
Small nautical veranda in Columbus.
Prairie Dog Project
Prairie Dog Project
SpaceTurtle ConstructionSpaceTurtle Construction
Living in Bayport, Minnesota, our client’s dreamed of adding on a space to their home that they could use and appreciate nearly year-round. This dream led to the realization of a 230 square foot addition that was to be utilized as a porch to fully take in the views of their backyard prairie. The challenge: Build a new space onto the existing home that made you feel like you were actually outdoors. The porch was meant to keep the exterior siding of the home exposed and to finish the interior with exterior materials. We used siding, soffits, fascia, skirt boards, and similar materials finished to match the existing home. Large windows and an exterior door encircled the perimeter of the space. Natural cedar tongue and groove boards and a composite deck floor was just another way to bring the exterior aesthetics back inside the porch.
WESTERN COASTLINE - BELHAVEN VILLAGE
WESTERN COASTLINE - BELHAVEN VILLAGE
Duncan McRoberts Associates, LLCDuncan McRoberts Associates, LLC
Belhaven is a new "walkable" village of charming beach houses located on the Oregon Coast. Its architecture is a simple, straightforward vernacular...using traditional elements and proportions to inspire beauty and compliment the natural habitat...photography by Duncan McRoberts.
Hyannis Harbor House
Hyannis Harbor House
Sea Squared DesignSea Squared Design
This Cape Cod house on Hyannis Harbor was designed to capture the views of the harbor. Coastal design elements such as ship lap, compass tile, and muted coastal colors come together to create an ocean feel. Photography: Joyelle West Designer: Christine Granfield
Fill-in Sunroom Addition Rochester, MA
Fill-in Sunroom Addition Rochester, MA
Care Free Homes, Inc.Care Free Homes, Inc.
This Year Round Betterliving Sunroom addition in Rochester, MA is a big hit with friends and neighbors alike! After seeing neighbors add a sunroom to their home – this family had to get one (and more of the neighbors followed in their footsteps, too)! Our design expert and skilled craftsmen turned an open space into a comfortable porch to keep the bugs and elements out!This style of sunroom is called a fill-in sunroom because it was built into the existing porch. Fill-in sunrooms are simple to install and take less time to build as we can typically use the existing porch to build on. All windows and doors are custom manufactured at Betterliving’s facility to fit under the existing porch roof.

Small Coastal Veranda Ideas and Designs

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