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Front Porch Addition
Front Porch Addition
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley 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.
King Porch and Balustrade
King Porch and Balustrade
Salmon Built LLCSalmon Built LLC
Inspiration for a small traditional front veranda in Portland with a roof extension.
Decks
Decks
Kelley RestorationKelley Restoration
Inspiration for a small classic front veranda in St Louis with a fire feature and decking.
Some current stuff
Some current stuff
Bryan Assoc. Inc. ArchitectsBryan Assoc. Inc. Architects
Small traditional front veranda in Chicago with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Sunny Knoll - Watch Hill, RI
Sunny Knoll - Watch Hill, RI
Michael McKinley and Associates, LLCMichael McKinley and Associates, LLC
A sleeping porch in a new shingle style residence in Watch Hill, RI. Pulley style awning windows open onto the porch from an adjacent bedroom. A wood burning fireplace provides heat on cool evenings. Sleeping porches were common a century ago before the advent of air conditioning. They are gaining in popularity as homeowners seek sustainable design features such as windows open rather than air conditioning on. PhotoL: Warren Jagger
Porch conversion in Greenwood, Indiana
Porch conversion in Greenwood, Indiana
Gettum Associates IncGettum Associates Inc
Conversion of a covered porch to a screened porch to keep the bugs out!
Photo of a small traditional back screened veranda in Indianapolis with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Gallery
Gallery
GS Exterior ExpertsGS Exterior Experts
Photo of a small traditional front veranda in Denver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Paver Walks, Landings, and Steps
Paver Walks, Landings, and Steps
Elite LandscapingElite Landscaping
A front porch with rounded bullnose steps
Small classic front veranda in Philadelphia with concrete paving.
Drive Ways & Porches
Drive Ways & Porches
Exterior Pools & ConcreteExterior Pools & Concrete
Inspiration for a small classic front veranda in Toronto with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Kings Road
Kings Road
MJ LanphierMJ Lanphier
Inspiration for a small traditional back veranda in Los Angeles with a roof extension.
107 W Walnut Ave Renovations
107 W Walnut Ave Renovations
Arimse Architects, LLCArimse Architects, LLC
Arimse Architects
Small classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Covington, LA
Covington, LA
Jenkins Homes, LLCJenkins Homes, LLC
Photos taken by Cathy Carter with Fotosold
Photo of a small classic back veranda in New Orleans with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Pergola Deck
Pergola Deck
Cole Pelfrey ConstructionCole Pelfrey Construction
Small traditional front metal railing veranda in Atlanta with a pergola.
Outdoor Living Places
Outdoor Living Places
lnclighting.llclnclighting.llc
This outdoor sconce features a rectangular box shape with frosted cylinder shade, adding a bit of modern influence, yet the frame is much more transitional. The incandescent bulb (not Included) is protected by the frosted glass tube, allowing a soft light to flood your walkway.
Screened Porch Delight
Screened Porch Delight
Melichar ArchitectsMelichar Architects
This open-air front porch was infilled with arched windows to create a charming enclosed front porch. As an extension of living space, it provides an immediate connection to the outdoors. It is an oasis away, a place to relax and take in the warm sunshine and views to the garden.
This fantastic enclosed porch: can't you see a nap on that couch being awesome?
This fantastic enclosed porch: can't you see a nap on that couch being awesome?
Kon-strux DevelopmentsKon-strux Developments
Without sacrificing homey comfort, this elegant new sunporch is updated and re-insulated, making it a fabulous 3.5 season space.
Small classic front screened veranda in Calgary with decking and a roof extension.
Hammock
Hammock
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Design ideas for a small traditional front veranda in Burlington with decking and a roof extension.
Bates
Bates
Ventures DesignVentures Design
Jake Steward
Inspiration for a small traditional back veranda in Detroit with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Olive St./ Shandon Neighborhood Columbia sc
Olive St./ Shandon Neighborhood Columbia sc
Craftsman Builders of SCCraftsman Builders of SC
Photo of a small classic front veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
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
Design ideas for a small classic back screened veranda in Other with a roof extension.

Small Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

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