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10118 Yellowstone
10118 Yellowstone
AYA Homes, LLCAYA Homes, LLC
Photo of a small traditional front veranda in San Francisco with concrete slabs and an awning.
Transitional Home Addition Urbana
Transitional Home Addition Urbana
Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.
French doors open to cedar bead board ceilings that line a enclosed screened porch area. All natural materials, colors and textures are used to infuse nature and indoor living into one. Buras Photography
Pergolas
Pergolas
Climate Right ConstructionClimate Right Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front veranda in Austin with a pergola.
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A Perfectly Stained Porch
A Perfectly Stained Porch
The Porch CompanyThe Porch Company
This is an example of a classic screened veranda in Nashville with decking and a roof extension.
Screened Back Porch
Screened Back Porch
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
JS PhotoFX
Photo of a classic back screened veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
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.
West University Whole House Update
West University Whole House Update
MMI DesignMMI Design
Classic veranda in Houston with a potted garden and a roof extension.
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New Craftsman Home with detached ADU above Garage
New Craftsman Home with detached ADU above Garage
Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-BuildGregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build
Front screened porch with ipe framing and porcelain tile floor. Beadboard ceiling. Photographer: Patrick Wong, Atelier Wong
Photo of a traditional front veranda in Austin with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Transitional Porch
Transitional Porch
Design ideas for a small traditional front veranda in Detroit with natural stone paving.
Custom EzeBreeze porch with flat EPDM rubber roof.
Custom EzeBreeze porch with flat EPDM rubber roof.
Exterior Additions LLCExterior Additions LLC
This client had several contractors have concerns with potential roof lines given the windows above the space. With our EPDM flat roof, leaks are never a concern, they have a 9' + tall ceiling and the space they really wanted!
House & Studio
House & Studio
Allan Shope ArchitectAllan Shope Architect
Photo: Durston Saylor
Inspiration for a large traditional back veranda in New York with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Lawton Street
Lawton Street
Bethesda Builders Ltd.Bethesda Builders Ltd.
Photo by Allen Russ, Hoachlander Davis Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back screened veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension and decking.
Runk Residence
Runk Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
We had a lot of fun putting the design together for this homeowner – the original thought was to replace the old chopped up, sectioned off deck with something similar. After getting to know the client’s needs & wants, and with lots of yard to work with - we were able to put together and build a very different project, the project you see here. The porch area is the prominent feature, and rightfully so - it is huge! With plenty of room for hosting, relaxing, and then some. To assist in convenience, we built a walkway from the driveway, and access around the side of the home. Though we can’t directly claim the landscaping and patio work as our own – it was in mind when everything was laid out, and we’re thrilled to see it completed!
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Fairfield - Modern Farmhouse
Fairfield - Modern Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Builder: Falcon Custom Homes Interior Designer: Mary Burns - Gallery Photographer: Mike Buck A perfectly proportioned story and a half cottage, the Farfield is full of traditional details and charm. The front is composed of matching board and batten gables flanking a covered porch featuring square columns with pegged capitols. A tour of the rear façade reveals an asymmetrical elevation with a tall living room gable anchoring the right and a low retractable-screened porch to the left. Inside, the front foyer opens up to a wide staircase clad in horizontal boards for a more modern feel. To the left, and through a short hall, is a study with private access to the main levels public bathroom. Further back a corridor, framed on one side by the living rooms stone fireplace, connects the master suite to the rest of the house. Entrance to the living room can be gained through a pair of openings flanking the stone fireplace, or via the open concept kitchen/dining room. Neutral grey cabinets featuring a modern take on a recessed panel look, line the perimeter of the kitchen, framing the elongated kitchen island. Twelve leather wrapped chairs provide enough seating for a large family, or gathering of friends. Anchoring the rear of the main level is the screened in porch framed by square columns that match the style of those found at the front porch. Upstairs, there are a total of four separate sleeping chambers. The two bedrooms above the master suite share a bathroom, while the third bedroom to the rear features its own en suite. The fourth is a large bunkroom above the homes two-stall garage large enough to host an abundance of guests.
Minneapolis Outdoor Addition and Upper Level Remodel
Minneapolis Outdoor Addition and Upper Level Remodel
MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.
Our Minneapolis homeowners chose to embark on the new journey of retirement with a freshly remodeled home. While some retire in pure peace and quiet, our homeowners wanted to make sure they had a welcoming spot to entertain; A seasonal porch that could be used almost year-round. The original home, built in 1928, had French doors which led down stairs to the patio below. Desiring a more intimate outdoor place to relax and entertain, MA Peterson added the seasonal porch with large scale ceiling beams. Radiant heat was installed to extend the use into the cold Minnesota months, and metal brackets were used to create a feeling of authenticity in the space. Surrounded by cypress-stained AZEK decking products and finishing the smooth look with fascia plugs, the hot tub was incorporated into the deck space. Interiors by Brown Cow Design. Photography by Alyssa Lee Photography.
Lac La Belle
Lac La Belle
Colby ConstructionColby Construction
Tricia Shay Photography
This is an example of a classic screened veranda in Milwaukee with decking and a roof extension.
Mt. Philo Cottage
Mt. Philo Cottage
Silver Maple Construction LLCSilver Maple Construction LLC
Photography by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com Architect: Haynes & Garthwaite Redmond Interior Design
Design ideas for a large classic back veranda in Burlington with a fire feature 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.
CHEVY CHASE ADDITION
CHEVY CHASE ADDITION
CARL PETTY ASSOC LTDCARL PETTY ASSOC LTD
This is an example of a traditional back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Screened & Wrap-around Porch
Screened & Wrap-around Porch
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The homeowners needed to repair and replace their old porch, which they loved and used all the time. The best solution was to replace the screened porch entirely, and include a wrap-around open air front porch to increase curb appeal while and adding outdoor seating opportunities at the front of the house. The tongue and groove wood ceiling and exposed wood and brick add warmth and coziness for the owners while enjoying the bug-free view of their beautifully landscaped yard.
Brookstone III - Acworth, GA
Brookstone III - Acworth, GA
Outback Deck, Inc.Outback Deck, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
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