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Westlake Skyline
Westlake Skyline
Risher MartinRisher Martin
Interior: @studiogild Photography: @mikeyschwartz
This is an example of a classic veranda in Austin.
Trailside: Picturesque Porch
Trailside: Picturesque Porch
Everything HomeEverything Home
A custom fireplace is the visual focus of this craftsman style home's living room while the U-shaped kitchen and elegant bedroom showcase gorgeous pendant lights. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Photo by Andrew Hyslop
Design ideas for a small traditional back veranda in Louisville with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
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Red River Cottage
Red River Cottage
Terry M. Elston, BuilderTerry M. Elston, Builder
This south Louisiana style home was built on family property for this young couple and their three young sons. This quiet serene location overlooks the Red River and provides the perfect setting for lots of relaxation, family fun and entertaining both on the water and off. Photography by Mary Ann Elston
Newhall Addition
Newhall Addition
Rill ArchitectsRill Architects
The traditional screen porch with stained bead board ceiling ties into the traditional aesthetic of the main house.
Design ideas for a traditional screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Nashville | Green Hills
Nashville | Green Hills
design by Christina Perrydesign by Christina Perry
Large classic front veranda in Nashville with concrete slabs, a roof extension and feature lighting.
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
CuttingEdge Built LLCCuttingEdge Built LLC
This beautiful new construction craftsman-style home had the typical builder's grade front porch with wood deck board flooring and painted wood steps. Also, there was a large unpainted wood board across the bottom front, and an opening remained that was large enough to be used as a crawl space underneath the porch which quickly became home to unwanted critters. In order to beautify this space, we removed the wood deck boards and installed the proper floor joists. Atop the joists, we also added a permeable paver system. This is very important as this system not only serves as necessary support for the natural stone pavers but would also firmly hold the sand being used as grout between the pavers. In addition, we installed matching brick across the bottom front of the porch to fill in the crawl space and painted the wood board to match hand rails and columns. Next, we replaced the original wood steps by building new concrete steps faced with matching brick and topped with natural stone pavers. Finally, we added new hand rails and cemented the posts on top of the steps for added stability. WOW...not only was the outcome a gorgeous transformation but the front porch overall is now much more sturdy and safe!
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Photo of an expansive traditional back wire cable railing veranda in DC Metro with a fireplace and all types of cover.
An expansive front porch is a relaxing space to recharge and entertain
An expansive front porch is a relaxing space to recharge and entertain
Indresano Corp.Indresano Corp.
Photo of a traditional veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Wade Hampton home for sale
Wade Hampton home for sale
Liz Harris/McKee PropertiesLiz Harris/McKee Properties
Design ideas for a traditional screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Sun Rooms & Porches
Sun Rooms & Porches
Premier Builders, Inc.Premier Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a classic screened veranda in Other with decking.
Four Season Porch
Four Season Porch
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Photos by Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a traditional back veranda in Minneapolis with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Eco Transitional
Eco Transitional
EnviroHomeDesign LLCEnviroHomeDesign LLC
EnviroHomeDesign LLC
This is an example of a large classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
This is an example of a large classic front veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
Central Park West
Central Park West
Jeffrey ErbJeffrey Erb
Jeffrey Erb
Traditional veranda in New York with decking.
Connecticut Estate
Connecticut Estate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Photography by Rob Karosis
Photo of a classic veranda in New York with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Traditional Front Porch
Traditional Front Porch
Highland Homes, Inc.Highland Homes, Inc.
Tuscan Columns & Brick Porch
This is an example of a large traditional front veranda in New Orleans with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
By DesignBy Design
3-season porch . Photo by Bruce Butler
Photo of a traditional front screened veranda in Portland Maine with a roof extension.
Hillgrove
Hillgrove
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Karyn Millet Photography
Classic veranda in Los Angeles with decking and a roof extension.

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.
Back Porch
Back Porch
Dresser HomesDresser Homes
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Atlanta with a fire feature.
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