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Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Davis Residence
Davis Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
We don’t often do front porches but when we do they turn out like this! Spanning the face of the porch adjacent to sections of Key-Link railing there are six strong stone columns that reach all the way to ground to reinforce a sense of strength. On ether side of the steps is a sitting area affixed with a fan overhead. This project is a wonderful way to start your day off; enjoying a cup of coffee and the morning light.
Screened Porch Delight
Screened Porch Delight
Melichar ArchitectsMelichar Architects
This open-air front porch was infilled with arched windows to create a charming enclosed front porch. As an extension of living space, it provides an immediate connection to the outdoors. It is an oasis away, a place to relax and take in the warm sunshine and views to the garden.
Austin Victorian
Austin Victorian
ChangoChango
Austin Victorian by Chango & Co. Architectural Advisement & Interior Design by Chango & Co. Architecture by William Hablinski Construction by J Pinnelli Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott
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Carmel Outdoor Living
Carmel Outdoor Living
Dovetail GroupDovetail Group
Photo of a medium sized classic side veranda in Indianapolis with an outdoor kitchen and concrete paving.
3 Season Room Feature
3 Season Room Feature
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
We designed a three season room with removable window/screens and a large sliding screen door. The Walnut matte rectified field tile floors are heated, We included an outdoor TV, ceiling fans and a linear fireplace insert with star Fyre glass. Outside, we created a seating area around a fire pit and fountain water feature, as well as a new patio for grilling.
Tranquil Tree House
Tranquil Tree House
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
Contractor: Hughes & Lynn Building & Renovations Photos: Max Wedge Photography
Design ideas for a large classic back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
South Florida private Residance
South Florida private Residance
BCB DecorBCB Decor
Florida new traditional coastal home
Photo of a traditional veranda in Miami.
Los Altos Hills Project #5
Los Altos Hills Project #5
UserUser
Bernard Andre Photography
This is an example of a classic veranda in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.
Arlington Model Home - Davidson, NC
Arlington Model Home - Davidson, NC
AR HOMES - CHARLOTTE AND LAKE NORMANAR HOMES - CHARLOTTE AND LAKE NORMAN
Arthur Rutenberg Homes
Traditional veranda in Charlotte with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Daniel Island Creekside
Daniel Island Creekside
DLB Custom Home DesignDLB Custom Home Design
Patrick Brickman
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Charleston with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Kirkwood Terrace | Sammamish
Kirkwood Terrace | Sammamish
Quadrant HomesQuadrant Homes
Photo of a classic veranda in Seattle.
The Fieldstone Plan 1047
The Fieldstone Plan 1047
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
A front porch and rear deck merge indoor/outdoor living. Columns and ceiling treatments define rooms without enclosing space, adding to the open, airy floorplan. A bay window expands the breakfast nook, while a serving bar connects the kitchen to the great room, providing a place for quick meals and conversation.
River House
River House
Sally Weston AssociatesSally Weston Associates
This is an example of a traditional veranda in Boston.
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.
Irving Park - Lafayette
Irving Park - Lafayette
Acanthus Architecture, PAAcanthus Architecture, PA
Stacey Van Berkel
Design ideas for a traditional veranda in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Warm, Relaxing Tray Ceiling Screened Porch + Timbertech Deck in Arlington, VA
Warm, Relaxing Tray Ceiling Screened Porch + Timbertech Deck in Arlington, VA
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
We designed this screened in porch and deck to compliment the style of this home. Underneath the porch and deck is a tidy storage area.
Design ideas for a traditional veranda in DC Metro.
Wallingford Craftsman
Wallingford Craftsman
Home Docket | Windermere Real Estate Co.Home Docket | Windermere Real Estate Co.
Photo of a classic front screened veranda in Seattle with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Shelburne Street - Hampton Hall
Shelburne Street - Hampton Hall
Randy Jeffcoat Builders, Inc.Randy Jeffcoat Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a classic veranda in Atlanta.
Screen porch with Wolf decking and T&G ceiling, recessed lights and ceiling fan.
Screen porch with Wolf decking and T&G ceiling, recessed lights and ceiling fan.
Post Designers & Builders/Division of Sundecks IncPost Designers & Builders/Division of Sundecks Inc
Rob Price Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in DC Metro 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.
School Street Porch
School Street Porch
LS Winston Building Corp.LS Winston Building Corp.
The ceiling of this porch was cathedraled to make use of the space, and extend the natural stone upward. Ceiling is Fir to match the door.
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Boston.
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