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Traditional Blue Veranda Ideas and Designs

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James Hardie Lap Siding Ijamsville, MD (Monterey Taupe)
James Hardie Lap Siding Ijamsville, MD (Monterey Taupe)
Custom Concepts Construction Inc.Custom Concepts Construction Inc.
In this image, you can see the Cobble Stone columns installed that create an elegant appearance of the front porch and dimension to the window trim as well. The contrast of the two colors brings out the architecture of the home. Creating depth can make any homes appearance elegant and welcoming.
Front porch ramp
Front porch ramp
Headers 2 FootersHeaders 2 Footers
Before picture
Photo of a small traditional front wood railing veranda in Other.
Mockingbird Porch
Mockingbird Porch
John TeSelleJohn TeSelle
A two-story addition to this historic Tudor style house includes a screened porch on the lower level and a master suite addition on the second floor. The porch has a wood-burning fireplace and large sitting area, as well as a dining area connected to the family room inside. The second floor sitting room opens to the master bedroom, and a small home office connects to the sitting room. Windows, cement stucco cladding, and wood trim all match the existing colors and finishes of the original house. All photos by Studio Buell.
French Quarter Original Bracket
French Quarter Original Bracket
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Classic Southern style home paired with traditional French Quarter Lanterns. The white siding, wood doors, and metal roof are complemented well with the copper gas lanterns.
Midtown Atlanta Renovation/Addition
Midtown Atlanta Renovation/Addition
Anne ArchitectureAnne Architecture
Classic veranda in Atlanta with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Tranquil Tree House
Tranquil Tree House
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
Contractor: Hughes & Lynn Building & Renovations Photos: Max Wedge Photography
Large traditional back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Costa Del Rey Back Porch, Pavilion and Outdoor Kitchen
Costa Del Rey Back Porch, Pavilion and Outdoor Kitchen
WellDone Building ProjectsWellDone Building Projects
Design ideas for a classic back veranda in Houston with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Screened Porch & Danver Outdoor Kitchen in Bethesda
Screened Porch & Danver Outdoor Kitchen in Bethesda
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Michael Ventura
Large classic back veranda in DC Metro with decking, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Urban Casual
Urban Casual
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
This is an example of a traditional veranda in Minneapolis.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
Design ideas for a large traditional front veranda in Miami with a roof extension, decking and feature lighting.
Inglenook Grove
Inglenook Grove
Riverwood Homes of ColoradoRiverwood Homes of Colorado
Photo of a medium sized classic front veranda in Denver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Front Patio - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Front Patio - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Sycamore Tan - SW 2855 Trim Color - Urban Bronze - SW 7048 Exterior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Mountain Ledge in Silverton Garage Doors by Wayne Dalton Door Product 9700 Series Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Fixtures by Elk Lighting Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Walkways
Walkways
Tabor Group LandscapeTabor Group Landscape
Tabor Group Landscape www.taborlandscape.com
Large traditional front veranda in Minneapolis with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Exterior Transformation
Exterior Transformation
Cadence ArchitectureCadence Architecture
After Beautiful Front Porch
Classic veranda in Richmond.
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Inspiration for an expansive classic back screened wire cable railing veranda in DC Metro with all types of cover.
The Pavilion House
The Pavilion House
Danny Broe ArchitectDanny Broe Architect
Mark Wilson
Photo of a traditional veranda in Sydney with decking, a roof extension and a bar area.
Covered Porch
Covered Porch
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Best of Houzz Design & Service 2014. --Photo by Arch Studio, Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional front veranda in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Porch Columns
Porch Columns
Worthington Millwork, LLCWorthington Millwork, LLC
http://worthingtonmillwork.com/porch-columns/
Wilmington Court - Pool Pavilion at Night
Wilmington Court - Pool Pavilion at Night
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
Custom heavy timber framed pool pavilion set at end of swimming pool. The base of the pavilion is a contoured brick bench with custom upholstered cushions & pillows. The roof structure is arched, load bearing timber trusses. The back wall holds a large television & customized copper lanterns.
Glenwood Addition
Glenwood Addition
McWhorter ConstructionMcWhorter Construction
Joel Woo Photography
Design ideas for a traditional back veranda in Baltimore with a fire feature.

Traditional Blue 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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