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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.
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.
West Los Angeles
West Los Angeles
KellyBaronKellyBaron
A covered front porch was added for the home owners to sit and visit in this very neighbor friendly neighborhood.
This is an example of a small country veranda in Los Angeles.
Vashon Vacation Cabin
Vashon Vacation Cabin
Sheard Development LLCSheard Development LLC
Shake roof with cupola, generous porch, cedar siding, repurposed windows and door. Photo by Kent Phelan
This is an example of a small rustic back veranda in Seattle.
Chelsea ADU
Chelsea ADU
Davey McEathron ArchitectureDavey McEathron Architecture
Leonid Furmansky
This is an example of a small contemporary front veranda in Austin with concrete paving and a fire feature.
Maine Lake Cottage
Maine Lake Cottage
UserUser
Victor Trodella
Photo of a small classic veranda in Minneapolis.
Fall Front Porch
Fall Front Porch
Home By HiliaryHome By Hiliary
Inspiration for a small rustic front veranda in Chicago with a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Hummingbird Trail
Hummingbird Trail
Design-Build-DoneDesign-Build-Done
Original siding was given a new coat of paint, and doors and windows accented with white paint. The floor is slate tiles. New decorative lighting was added.
Creative Container Gardens
Creative Container Gardens
Holmes Fine GardensHolmes Fine Gardens
Fall containter garden
This is an example of a small traditional front veranda in Bridgeport with a potted garden.
Linden Shore Retreat, Branford, CT
Linden Shore Retreat, Branford, CT
Joseph Sepot ArchitectsJoseph Sepot Architects
Providing an exit to the south end of the home is a screened-in porch that runs the entire width of the home and provides wonderful views of the shoreline. Dennis M. Carbo Photography
Jonah and Lila
Jonah and Lila
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Photo of a small retro back veranda in New York with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
A Transformation in Stages
A Transformation in Stages
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Unique columns that have custom designed hammered copper inserts set into the bottom provide a beautiful and artistic aesthetic to this historic home. This home was originally build in the early 1800's. Meadowlark Design + Build has lovingly remodeled and added onto this home in a series of projects.
Freeport Cape
Freeport Cape
Peter B. Rice & CoPeter B. Rice & Co
Inspiration for a small classic front veranda in Portland Maine with a roof extension.
Middletown Springs, Post and Beam Barn Home
Middletown Springs, Post and Beam Barn Home
Green Mountain Timber FramesGreen Mountain Timber Frames
wooden porch made of restored wood beams
Inspiration for a small rustic front veranda in Burlington with decking and a roof extension.
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking.
Wauwatosa Porch & Siding
Wauwatosa Porch & Siding
Callen Construction, Inc.Callen Construction, Inc.
We stained the pine ceiling instead or painting to keep a warm and charming look. The details and crown add an architectural stunning look.
Design ideas for a small classic front veranda in Milwaukee with decking and a roof extension.
Mapleton Hill
Mapleton Hill
Lawrence and Gomez ArchitectsLawrence and Gomez Architects
Tim Murphy / FotoImagery
Inspiration for a small classic front veranda in Denver with decking and a roof extension.
in the garden II
in the garden II
Gardner Architects LLCGardner Architects LLC
Photography by Jane Luce
This is an example of a small world-inspired back screened veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving.
Concord Porch Addition
Concord Porch Addition
Guy Dixon, AIA Residential ArchitectGuy Dixon, AIA Residential Architect
Concord Screened Porch Addition The owners of this beautiful Concord home wanted to add a screened porch facing the rear yard. By taking cues from the vernacular of the existing home, we were able to make this porch addition feel more like it was always part of the original house.
Cedar truss and slate walkway
Cedar truss and slate walkway
Carolyn Ubben Architect PLLCCarolyn Ubben Architect PLLC
Carolyn Ubben, AIA
Photo of a small classic 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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