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Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Palatine 4 Seasons Room
Palatine 4 Seasons Room
Synergy Builders Inc.Synergy Builders Inc.
Large traditional back screened veranda in Chicago with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Porches/Sunrooms/Decks
Porches/Sunrooms/Decks
Hurst Design Build RemodelingHurst Design Build Remodeling
Timber framed cedar and pine porch.
Design ideas for a classic veranda in Cleveland.
Front Porches
Front Porches
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Curved front stairs to front porch. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch. © 2012 Jan Stittleburg, jsphotofx.com for Georgia Front Porch.
Large traditional front veranda in Atlanta with brick paving and a roof extension.
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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.
55 Shenandoah Court
55 Shenandoah Court
Our Town PlansOur Town Plans
Our Town Plans
Inspiration for a traditional veranda in Atlanta.
Lake House
Lake House
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Photo of a traditional veranda in New York with a roof extension.
Lot 11 - The Estates at Smith Crossing
Lot 11 - The Estates at Smith Crossing
Satterwhite Construction Inc.Satterwhite Construction Inc.
Alicia Satterwhite
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Raleigh.
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McDonald Mansion
McDonald Mansion
MastersTouch Construction, Inc.MastersTouch Construction, Inc.
Shari Streutker
Inspiration for a large classic front veranda in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.
West Templeton Craftsman
West Templeton Craftsman
Odenwald Construction CompanyOdenwald Construction Company
Design ideas for a classic front veranda in San Luis Obispo.
Lake House
Lake House
Scott W Bartholomew ArchitectureScott W Bartholomew Architecture
Photos by J. Weiland
Medium sized classic back veranda in Other with decking, a fire feature and a roof extension.
Exterior Remodel
Exterior Remodel
Killeen Studio ArchitectsKilleen Studio Architects
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front veranda in St Louis with natural stone paving and a pergola.
2013 Prism Award Finalist - North Creek Residence
2013 Prism Award Finalist - North Creek Residence
Priester's Custom Contracting, LLCPriester's Custom Contracting, LLC
Photo by Holger Obenaus
Inspiration for a classic screened veranda in Charleston with a roof extension and tiled flooring.
Porches of the Lowcountry
Porches of the Lowcountry
Yestermorrow Coastal BuildersYestermorrow Coastal Builders
Yestermorrow Coastal Builders
Design ideas for a classic veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
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Highlands NC Residence
Highlands NC Residence
Make3 architectureMake3 architecture
This is an example of a large traditional back screened veranda in Atlanta with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Three seasons of happiness encompass this deck and three season room addition
Three seasons of happiness encompass this deck and three season room addition
Archadeck of Suburban BostonArchadeck of Suburban Boston
The design of this three season room is light and airy. Meranti mahogany floors add an air of upscale elegance to the interior. Photos by Archadeck of Suburban Boston
Upper Roof Deck
Upper Roof Deck
ChaletChalet
Landscape Architect: Chalet Architect: Burns and Beyerl Developer: Middlefork Development LLC
Large classic back veranda in Chicago with a fire feature, decking and a pergola.
Heights Remodel
Heights Remodel
Brickmoon DesignBrickmoon Design
Design ideas for a classic veranda in Houston.

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.
The Way You Live
The Way You Live
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
Woodwork makes the porch both a comfortable room and an outdoor retreat. Scott Bergmann Photography
Medium sized traditional back screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Craftsman Bungalow Remodel
Craftsman Bungalow Remodel
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Blackbird Architects .General Contractor: Allen Construction. Photography: Jim Bartsch Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional front veranda in Santa Barbara with a roof extension.
Three-Season Porch
Three-Season Porch
Southview DesignSouthview Design
What a cozy spot to have breakfast! Three-season porch...maybe three and a half with a roaring fire. This porch can be screened or open porch. Phantom screens are operated with a remote. By day the porch is open and by night the screen can be lowered to keep the room free of bugs. http://www.wiesephoto.com/clients/
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