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Creative Container Gardens
Creative Container Gardens
Holmes Fine GardensHolmes Fine Gardens
Fall Container Designs
This is an example of a small classic front veranda in Bridgeport.
Work live multi use room
Work live multi use room
J. Waddell Interiors, LLCJ. Waddell Interiors, LLC
This outdoor living space may be short on square footage but it's still grand in style. The timeless architecture of the condo building wraps around the tiny balcony like a movie backdrop!. It calls for equally classic and dramatic seating. Vintage 60's rattan lounge chairs boast the original bark cloth cushions. Shaggy neon pink pillows update the look and invite you in.
NEW ENGLAND LAKE FARM HOUSE
NEW ENGLAND LAKE FARM HOUSE
Jonathan Kost, ArchitectJonathan Kost, Architect
Photo of a small traditional back veranda in New York with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Eva Street Residence- Antenora Architects
Eva Street Residence- Antenora Architects
Antenora ArchitectsAntenora Architects
Inspiration for a small modern front veranda in Austin with decking and a roof extension.
Porch-Balcony Addition/ Remodel, Saint Joseph, Michigan
Porch-Balcony Addition/ Remodel, Saint Joseph, Michigan
Keystone DesignsKeystone Designs
A renovation project converting an existing front porch to enclosed living space, and adding a balcony and storage above, for an aesthetic and functional upgrade to small downtown residence.
Rear Porch--The SEAGULL COTTAGE at THE COTTAGES AT OCEAN ISLE BEACH
Rear Porch--The SEAGULL COTTAGE at THE COTTAGES AT OCEAN ISLE BEACH
The Cottage Building CompanyThe Cottage Building Company
Mark Ballard
Inspiration for a small classic back screened veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Petaluma Hillside Garden
Petaluma Hillside Garden
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
Photo of a small rustic back veranda in San Francisco with a living wall and a pergola.
Perrysville Cape Cod - new front Porch
Perrysville Cape Cod - new front Porch
Darrell C Kauric Architect LLCDarrell C Kauric Architect LLC
Exterior rehab including a new front Porch, front door, sidewalk, driveway and roofing, with repainted siding & trim.
Design ideas for a small classic front veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Old Greenwich Addition
Old Greenwich Addition
Artizon Construction, LLCArtizon Construction, LLC
Inspiration for a small farmhouse front veranda in New York with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
3-season porches vs. 4-season rooms
3-season porches vs. 4-season rooms
Maine Porch & Pergola CompanyMaine Porch & Pergola Company
What’s the difference between our 3-season porches and 4 season rooms? The latter are considered permanent additional living space and usually require construction which compromises the open outdoor feeling. This adds considerable cost and because they are considered a permanent addition could increase your property taxes as well.
Outdoor Scapes
Outdoor Scapes
GOODESIGN, Inc.GOODESIGN, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary front veranda in Atlanta with a potted garden, brick paving and a roof extension.
Union Street Restoration
Union Street Restoration
Kristina Dousharm Architecture PLLCKristina Dousharm Architecture PLLC
Casey Shea
This is an example of a small traditional front veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Various Projects
Various Projects
King Architectural MetalsKing Architectural Metals
Inspiration for a small contemporary back veranda in Dallas.
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Photo by Andrew Hyslop
Design ideas for a small traditional back veranda in Louisville with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Decks and Porches
Decks and Porches
Tebou Carpentry & WoodworkingTebou Carpentry & Woodworking
Small traditional front veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Kershaw Residence
Kershaw Residence
ar-chi-tecture, llcar-chi-tecture, llc
Danielle Gilbert
Small traditional side screened veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Ferraro Construction GroupFerraro Construction Group
Small classic front veranda in Toronto with decking and a roof extension.
Vintage bison shed and shipping container tiny home
Vintage bison shed and shipping container tiny home
Christine Lakas, The Designer, LLCChristine Lakas, The Designer, LLC
Small contemporary veranda in Other.
Front craftsman portico with arches
Front craftsman portico with arches
K Squared Builders - Dale KramerK Squared Builders - Dale Kramer
We removed a dated aluminum awning, and replaced with this custom made arched truss roof and brackets.
Photo of a small classic front veranda in DC Metro.
Prairie Style
Prairie Style
Moser Architects PLLCMoser Architects PLLC
This is an example of a small traditional front veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Small Green 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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