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Small Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Mission Style Front Porch in Fairfax, VA
Mission Style Front Porch in Fairfax, VA
Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.
Small traditional front veranda in DC Metro with brick paving and a roof extension.
Casa Patio en Artola. Cabopino. Marbella
Casa Patio en Artola. Cabopino. Marbella
Rocio Navarro ArquitecturaRocio Navarro Arquitectura
This is an example of a small mediterranean side glass railing veranda in Malaga with a potted garden, tiled flooring and all types of cover.
Small shed roof screen porch
Small shed roof screen porch
Leisure Time DecksLeisure Time Decks
Screen porch with grilling deck.
Design ideas for a small classic back screened veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Screen Porch
Screen Porch
Build MooreBuild Moore
Photo of a small modern side screened veranda in Raleigh.
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
Open-Concept Home Makeover With Pops of Color
Open-Concept Home Makeover With Pops of Color
Model RemodelModel Remodel
© Cindy Apple Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary front veranda in Seattle with decking and a roof extension.
An Oasis in an Urban Neighborhood
An Oasis in an Urban Neighborhood
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
The screened porch is an inviting, casual space. Contractor: Maven Development Photo: Emily Rose Imagery
Photo of a small classic back screened veranda in Detroit with a roof extension.
Arts and Crafts Addition
Arts and Crafts Addition
Moser Architects PLLCMoser Architects PLLC
Inspiration for a small traditional front screened veranda in DC Metro with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Traditional Brick Patio Entry Lantern
Traditional Brick Patio Entry Lantern
Hive HomeHive Home
Amy Bartlam
This is an example of a small classic front veranda in Los Angeles with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Stately Front Porch
Stately Front Porch
VINCENT ABELL CONTRACTINGVINCENT ABELL CONTRACTING
Photo of a small classic front veranda in Louisville with a roof extension.
Deck with Seating Area and Stone Steps
Deck with Seating Area and Stone Steps
Pools For Home DesignPools For Home Design
Photo of a small traditional back veranda in Toronto with a pergola.
Ipe Wood Mailbox Post
Ipe Wood Mailbox Post
AdvantageLumber.comAdvantageLumber.com
Any post covered with exotic hardwoods like Ipe create a unique and special centerpiece in the area. Surrounded by nature, this mailbox post benefited from the custom made sleeve.
729 Coffee Creek
729 Coffee Creek
Hancock Custom HomesHancock Custom Homes
Photo of a small traditional back veranda in Oklahoma City with concrete paving and a roof extension.
1940's Blue Bungalow
1940's Blue Bungalow
Bay Street BungalowsBay Street Bungalows
Oasis Photography
This is an example of a small traditional front veranda in Charlotte.
Side Entrance
Side Entrance
Nilsen Landscape Design, LLCNilsen Landscape Design, LLC
Shade tolerate plants and a crisp cobblestone border and landing mark the side entrance
This is an example of a small classic side veranda in Boston with decking.
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.
Woodside House
Woodside House
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Bruce Damonte
This is an example of a small modern front veranda in San Francisco with decking and a pergola.
Skywater House
Skywater House
place architecture:designplace architecture:design
Porch with privacy screen, Tom Holdsworth Photography The Skywater House on Gibson Island, is defined by its panoramic views of the Magothy River. Sitting atop the highest point of the Island is this 4,000 square foot, whole-house renovation. The design creates a new street presence and light-filled spaces that are complimented by a neutral color palette, textured finishes, and sustainable materials.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Schuster ConstructionSchuster Construction
Vinyl railings with aluminum spindles. Composite decking with border
Small traditional front veranda in Other.
Fall Containers
Fall Containers
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
A short container offers a different view from every angle.
Inspiration for a small traditional front veranda in Chicago with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Small 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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