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Traditional Side Veranda Ideas and Designs

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06 - Arlington Historic Back Porch Sitting Area
06 - Arlington Historic Back Porch Sitting Area
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Benjamin Hill Photography
Inspiration for an expansive classic side wood railing veranda in Houston with decking and a roof extension.
Bethesda Bungalow
Bethesda Bungalow
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
This is an example of a medium sized traditional side screened veranda in DC Metro.
Mother-in-law Cottage
Mother-in-law Cottage
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
This is an example of a small classic side screened veranda in Nashville with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Transitional Renovation and Addition in Auburn, AL
Transitional Renovation and Addition in Auburn, AL
Hinson + Dagg Architects, LLCHinson + Dagg Architects, LLC
Photos by Matt Hall Mechanized screens between columns
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side screened veranda in Atlanta with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Residence, Washington, DC
Residence, Washington, DC
David Mitchell Interior DesignDavid Mitchell Interior Design
Angie Seckinger and Helen Norman
Inspiration for a small classic side screened veranda in DC Metro with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Arbor for Alley of the Planets Garden
Arbor for Alley of the Planets Garden
3D Green Planet Architects3D Green Planet Architects
Arbor extension of exiting porch with view of the alley of the planets. Home and Gardens were featured in Traditional Home 2001 magazine written by Elvin McDonald.
Duplex near Harvard Square, Cambridge Massachusetts
Duplex near Harvard Square, Cambridge Massachusetts
Don Foote ContractingDon Foote Contracting
Exterior side porch with dual stair access from driveway entryway and to back patio covered with natural stone pavers. design: Marta Kruszelnicka photo: Todd Gieg
Whole House Remodel - Porch
Whole House Remodel - Porch
GMT Home Designs Inc.GMT Home Designs Inc.
Photo Credits: OnSite Studios
Small traditional side veranda in Boston with decking and a pergola.
Deephaven Craftsman
Deephaven Craftsman
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
An outdoor sink makes garden cleanup easy. Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photos: Susan Gilmore
Inspiration for a large traditional side veranda in Minneapolis with a roof extension, brick paving and a bar area.
Modern Americana
Modern Americana
Amy Troute Inspired Interior DesignAmy Troute Inspired Interior Design
ATIID collaborated with these homeowners to curate new furnishings throughout the home while their down-to-the studs, raise-the-roof renovation, designed by Chambers Design, was underway. Pattern and color were everything to the owners, and classic “Americana” colors with a modern twist appear in the formal dining room, great room with gorgeous new screen porch, and the primary bedroom. Custom bedding that marries not-so-traditional checks and florals invites guests into each sumptuously layered bed. Vintage and contemporary area rugs in wool and jute provide color and warmth, grounding each space. Bold wallpapers were introduced in the powder and guest bathrooms, and custom draperies layered with natural fiber roman shades ala Cindy’s Window Fashions inspire the palettes and draw the eye out to the natural beauty beyond. Luxury abounds in each bathroom with gleaming chrome fixtures and classic finishes. A magnetic shade of blue paint envelops the gourmet kitchen and a buttery yellow creates a happy basement laundry room. No detail was overlooked in this stately home - down to the mudroom’s delightful dutch door and hard-wearing brick floor. Photography by Meagan Larsen Photography
Screened Porch Addition
Screened Porch Addition
Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLCChristopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC
The owner wanted a screened porch sized to accommodate a dining table for 8 and a large soft seating group centered on an outdoor fireplace. The addition was to harmonize with the entry porch and dining bay addition we completed 1-1/2 years ago. Our solution was to add a pavilion like structure with half round columns applied to structural panels, The panels allow for lateral bracing, screen frame & railing attachment, and space for electrical outlets and fixtures. Photography by Chris Marshall
Hayward 2019
Hayward 2019
Robert Thomas HomesRobert Thomas Homes
Hayward Model - Heritage Collection Pricing, floorplans, virtual tours, community information & more at https://www.robertthomashomes.com/
Grove Lodge at Mohonk Mountain House
Grove Lodge at Mohonk Mountain House
AJA Architecture and PlanningAJA Architecture and Planning
Ken Hayden
Design ideas for a small classic side veranda in New York with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Master Suite and Screen Porch Addition
Master Suite and Screen Porch Addition
Scenic Interiors, LLCScenic Interiors, LLC
A growing family needed extra space in their 1930 Bungalow. We designed an addition sensitive to the neighborhood and complimentary to the original design that includes a generously sized one car garage, a 350 square foot screen porch and a master suite with walk-in closet and bathroom. The original upstairs bathroom was remodeled simultaneously, creating two new bathrooms. The master bathroom has a curbless shower and glass tile walls that give a contemporary vibe. The screen porch has a fir beadboard ceiling and the floor is random width white oak planks milled from a 120 year-old tree harvested from the building site to make room for the addition. Skot Weidemann photo
Back patio
Back patio
Johnston Design GroupJohnston Design Group
Meechan Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional side veranda in Other with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Georgia Riverhouse
Georgia Riverhouse
Bender Remodeling, Inc.Bender Remodeling, Inc.
Jack Bender Construction, Inc.
Medium sized traditional side screened veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Edgewood Covered Porch
Edgewood Covered Porch
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Our Edgewood Covered Porch in Gainesville, GA is meticulously designed for the ultimate blend of style and relaxation regardless of weather.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side wood railing veranda in Atlanta with skirting, decking and a roof extension.
Longmont Residence - Porte Cochere & Side Door
Longmont Residence - Porte Cochere & Side Door
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic side veranda in Houston with brick paving and a roof extension.
Northern Michigan Residence
Northern Michigan Residence
Sidock GroupSidock Group
This is an example of a traditional side screened veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Georgetown - Low Country Neighborhood
Georgetown - Low Country Neighborhood
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
With porches on every side, the “Georgetown” is designed for enjoying the natural surroundings. The main level of the home is characterized by wide open spaces, with connected kitchen, dining, and living areas, all leading onto the various outdoor patios. The main floor master bedroom occupies one entire wing of the home, along with an additional bedroom suite. The upper level features two bedroom suites and a bunk room, with space over the detached garage providing a private guest suite.

Traditional Side 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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