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Traditional Mixed Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Leesburg Addition
Leesburg Addition
Rendon Remodeling & Design, LLCRendon Remodeling & Design, LLC
Screened porch with Trex decking, ScreenEze panel system, wood ceiling, shiplap walls, wall-mounted TV and a ceiling fan.
Medium sized classic back mixed railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Exterior Entry with Easy Access
Exterior Entry with Easy Access
Mountain House PlansMountain House Plans
This short entry bridge provided wheelchair access from the vehicle parking area. It also allowed for good drainage below on this steep property. And it allowed us to lower the house to provide easier access on the lake side. A small porch provided weather protection outside the entrance.
Porch and mason renovation
Porch and mason renovation
BME Construction LLCBME Construction LLC
we remodeled an old deck and built a porch on top of the existing deck, re-in-forcing the deck allowed us to build a porch on the deck
Medium sized traditional back screened mixed railing veranda in DC Metro.
Croydon Pair
Croydon Pair
POC+P architectsPOC+P architects
Front veranda recessed under gables, a new pair of traditional federation houses infill to a Heritage conservation area
Inspiration for a traditional front mixed railing veranda in Sydney with tiled flooring.
Lone Ash Lookout
Lone Ash Lookout
Cushman Design GroupCushman Design Group
Design ideas for a classic front mixed railing veranda in Burlington.
Open Back Porches
Open Back Porches
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
Deck conversion to an open porch. Even though this is a smaller back porch, it does demonstrate how the space can easily accommodate a love seat, 2 chairs, end table, plants and a large BBQ.
The Freedom Project
The Freedom Project
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back screened mixed railing veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Catskill Curb Appeal
Catskill Curb Appeal
Orange County Deck Co.Orange County Deck Co.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front mixed railing veranda in New York with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
Groton Porch
Groton Porch
Penncraft ContractingPenncraft Contracting
We built a three seasonal porch off the back of this property in Groton. This porch was built off the side of the house.
Design ideas for a classic side screened mixed railing veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Custom porch columns and railing/Prefab. metal fencing
Custom porch columns and railing/Prefab. metal fencing
Hawley CarpentryHawley Carpentry
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front mixed railing veranda in Charlotte with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Woodbridge Project 0009
Woodbridge Project 0009
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Converting a current open deck into a screened in porch with steps and a stamped concrete patio with a seating wall with LED lights. Gable roof with a t-1-11 ceiling with a fan and electrical outlets.
Covered patio/outdoor living
Covered patio/outdoor living
Legacy Builders GroupLegacy Builders Group
Our clients wanted to update their old uncovered deck and create a comfortable outdoor living space. Before the renovation they were exposed to the weather and now they can use this space all year long.
Exterior Porch Makeover
Exterior Porch Makeover
615interiors615interiors
Home Exterior Porch Makeover
Design ideas for a classic front mixed railing veranda in Nashville with a roof extension.
Chatuge Village Point
Chatuge Village Point
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
porch
Large traditional back mixed railing veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Screened in Porch Design Oak Ridge NC
Screened in Porch Design Oak Ridge NC
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
This custom screen porch design in Oak Ridge NC features an open gable roof with skylights to keep the space as well as the areas inside from becoming too dark. The porch also features a custom wood framed railing with low-profile pickets and lattice skirting.
Upper Mile Lakeview Home
Upper Mile Lakeview Home
Outside In Construction, Inc.Outside In Construction, Inc.
A fantastic view from the covered porch outside the master bedroom of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front mixed railing veranda in Boston with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Island Cottage
Island Cottage
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Exterior of historic renovation and additional featuring shellstone decking around the custom pool and spa, cedar lap siding, historically accurate "X" railing design with cable railing and Ipe decking at the porches, and a snap-lock light grey metal roof.
Herndon Screened-In Porch and Deck
Herndon Screened-In Porch and Deck
Willoughby Design, LLCWilloughby Design, LLC
Inspiration for a traditional mixed railing veranda in DC Metro.
Custom porch columns and railing/Prefab. metal fencing
Custom porch columns and railing/Prefab. metal fencing
Hawley CarpentryHawley Carpentry
Columns made in our shop and installed on site. We used knowledge and skill to span the railing for a awesome view of Table Rock Mountain.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front mixed railing veranda in Charlotte with a roof extension, with columns and concrete slabs.
Front porch
Front porch
Szczesniak Remodeling & Construction LLCSzczesniak Remodeling & Construction LLC
Installed new roof over existing exterior landing
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front mixed railing veranda in New York with a roof extension.

Traditional Mixed Railing 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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