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Custom Craftsman in Western Mass
Custom Craftsman in Western Mass
Pecoy Homes and RemodelingPecoy Homes and Remodeling
The porch is a fantastic place to unwind after a long day.
Photo of a medium sized classic screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Christiana Saeger House
Christiana Saeger House
Connor Mill-Built HomesConnor Mill-Built Homes
Covered porch with traditional columns, standing seam roof. 12 over 12 windows with transom above.
Photo of a traditional veranda in Burlington.
Lynch Backyard
Lynch Backyard
Outdoor Craftsmen, Inc.Outdoor Craftsmen, Inc.
Porch with the screens in, and the custom made cedar screen door.
Design ideas for a large traditional back screened veranda in Raleigh with a roof extension.
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Esposito Construction, Inc.Esposito Construction, Inc.
Classic screened veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Cozy 2nd Floor Porch Extension
Cozy 2nd Floor Porch Extension
Stonehenge Construction LLCStonehenge Construction LLC
Photo of a large traditional back screened veranda in Louisville with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
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Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Photography by John Reed Forsman
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Minneapolis with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Parade of Homes 2015
Parade of Homes 2015
Ironwood Master CraftersIronwood Master Crafters
Jerod Foster
This is an example of a large classic front veranda in Austin with a roof extension and concrete slabs.
The Strittmatter Residence
The Strittmatter Residence
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Living Stone Construction & ID.ology Interior Design
Design ideas for a traditional back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Kendall Hall III
Kendall Hall III
Tennessee Valley Homes, INCTennessee Valley Homes, INC
Showcase Photographers
Photo of a classic veranda in Nashville.
Custom Pergolas
Custom Pergolas
Arbors DirectArbors Direct
Photo of a large classic back veranda in Other with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Screened Porch & Danver Outdoor Kitchen in Bethesda
Screened Porch & Danver Outdoor Kitchen in Bethesda
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Michael Ventura
Design ideas for a large classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking 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.
Screen Porches
Screen Porches
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
Screened Porch and Tile Floor. Pine Ceiling Above the Rafters with Rafter Ties.
Inspiration for a large classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Windowed Back Porches
Windowed Back Porches
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
© Jan Stittleburg, JS PhotoFX for Atlanta Decking & Fence.
This is an example of a medium sized classic back veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Centreville Equinox Adjustable Roof with Screened in Porch
Centreville Equinox Adjustable Roof with Screened in Porch
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
Equinox Adjustable Roof with screened in porch over composite decking. Open the louvered roof to let the light in, or close the louvers to keep the rain out. Located in Centreville, VA
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.
Pasadena Entry Arbor
Pasadena Entry Arbor
Finesse, Inc.Finesse, Inc.
Douglas fir construction with a solid stain, and quality craftsmanship make this pergola the focal point of the house. Photo: Jessica Abler, Los Angeles, CA
Country Lane Home
Country Lane Home
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a traditional veranda in New York.
Jeremy Russell Stone Masonry, LLC.
Jeremy Russell Stone Masonry, LLC.
Jeremy Russell Stone Masonry, LLC.Jeremy Russell Stone Masonry, LLC.
Removed the existing damaged porch which had settled and cracked, and installed new footers, block work, with finished concrete landing, steps and walkway.

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.
2015 Artisan Tour Home - Rapp Farms - North Oaks Minnesota
2015 Artisan Tour Home - Rapp Farms - North Oaks Minnesota
Kootenia Homes and RemodelingKootenia Homes and Remodeling
Spacecrafters
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
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