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Traditional Veranda with Concrete Paving Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Dining Room
Outdoor Dining Room
Laura Lee HomeLaura Lee Home
Sited in Southwest Florida, this outdoor dining area gets plenty of use. A bench maximizes seating for the youngest diners and the outdoor navy rug anchors the space. A trio of steel pendants makes the outdoor space feel completed while drapery allow the small sitting area off the master bedroom to be closed off for an evening cocktail.
Birches
Birches
Lake Geneva ArchitectsLake Geneva Architects
Lake Geneva Architects
Large traditional back veranda in Milwaukee with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Paver Walks, Landings, and Steps
Paver Walks, Landings, and Steps
Elite LandscapingElite Landscaping
A front porch with rounded bullnose steps
Small classic front veranda in Philadelphia with concrete paving.
New England Shingle Style Residence
New England Shingle Style Residence
Charles Hilton ArchitectsCharles Hilton Architects
HOBI Award 2014 - Winner - Best Custom Home 12,000- 14,000 sf Charles Hilton Architects Woodruff/Brown Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a classic veranda in New York with a roof extension, concrete paving and feature lighting.
Folly Cove
Folly Cove
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Richard Mandelkorn
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front veranda in Boston with a potted garden, concrete paving and a roof extension.
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.
Gorham
Gorham
Storm InteriorsStorm Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Los Angeles with concrete paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Captivating Craftsman
Captivating Craftsman
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
New Craftsman style home, approx 3200sf on 60' wide lot. Views from the street, highlighting front porch, large overhangs, Craftsman detailing. Photos by Robert McKendrick Photography.
Cape Neddick Dream
Cape Neddick Dream
Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLCWoodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC
A new Infinity Pool, Hot Tub, Kitchen Pavilion and grass terrace were added to this Maine retreat, connecting to the spectacular view of the Maine Coast. Photo Credit: John Benford Architect: Fiorentino Group Architects General Contractor: Bob Reed Landscape Contractor: Stoney Brook Landscape and Masonry Pool and Hot Tub: Jackson Pools
Truly Custom Craftsman
Truly Custom Craftsman
Homes of Distinction, Inc.Homes of Distinction, Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional back veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Stone Gazebo with Stained Bead Board Ceiling and Paver Hardscapes
Stone Gazebo with Stained Bead Board Ceiling and Paver Hardscapes
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. http://pickellbuilders.com. Stone Gazebo with Stained Bead Board Ceiling and Paver hardscapes. Iron fencing and gate beyond.
Glass Railing
Glass Railing
Designed Roofing & Essential ExteriorsDesigned Roofing & Essential Exteriors
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front veranda in Toronto with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Eastern Village Home
Eastern Village Home
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
Located in a charming Scarborough neighborhood just minutes from the ocean, this 1,800 sq ft home packs a lot of personality into its small footprint. Carefully proportioned details on the exterior give the home a traditional aesthetic, making it look as though it’s been there for years. The main bedroom suite is on the first floor, and two bedrooms and a full guest bath fit comfortably on the second floor.
Screened porch with arches
Screened porch with arches
K Squared Builders - Dale KramerK Squared Builders - Dale Kramer
Puzzling...not really. Putting puzzles together though is just one way this client plans on using their lovely new screened porch...while enjoying the "bug free" outdoors. A fun "gangway" invites you to cross over from the old deck.
Portola Valley
Portola Valley
E L S Home Builders Inc.E L S Home Builders Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front veranda in San Francisco with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Macon Gardens
Macon Gardens
Fern ValleyFern Valley
Medium sized classic side screened veranda in Atlanta with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Classic Porch
Classic Porch
Kehoe Kustom, LLCKehoe Kustom, LLC
This porch was completed using a variety of Azek products, achieving a classic look that is virtually maintenance free. Utilizing Azek porch for the floor with matching color Azek decking for the boarder. Then Azek trim to wrap the posts and girder, finishing both off with Azek moulding. Finally Azek premier rail was installed.
Cape Cod Cottage Front Porch Oasis
Cape Cod Cottage Front Porch Oasis
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a traditional front wood railing veranda in Chicago with skirting, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Transitional Traditional
Transitional Traditional
Curran & Co. ArchitectsCurran & Co. Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back veranda in Atlanta with a fire feature, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Hood River Home
Hood River Home
Green Home Design + BuildGreen Home Design + Build
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Portland with concrete paving.

Traditional Veranda with Concrete Paving 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.
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