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Traditional Veranda with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Front Porch
Traditional Front Porch
Highland Homes, Inc.Highland Homes, Inc.
Tuscan Columns & Brick Porch
Inspiration for a large traditional front veranda in New Orleans with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
dreamy back porch
dreamy back porch
Lindsey HeneLindsey Hene
Christina Wedge
This is an example of a large traditional back veranda in Atlanta with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Costili Cabinetry LLCCostili Cabinetry LLC
This is an example of a classic veranda in Atlanta with feature lighting.
Outdoor Oasis - Screened Porch
Outdoor Oasis - Screened Porch
Studio360 LLCStudio360 LLC
Jesse Snyder Photography
Design ideas for a traditional veranda in DC Metro with feature lighting.
Four Season Porch
Four Season Porch
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Photos by Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a traditional back veranda in Minneapolis with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Midtown Atlanta Renovation/Addition
Midtown Atlanta Renovation/Addition
Anne ArchitectureAnne Architecture
Classic veranda in Atlanta with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
Design ideas for a large traditional front veranda in Miami with a roof extension, decking and feature lighting.
Three-Season Porch
Three-Season Porch
Southview DesignSouthview Design
This three-season porch can be open to the elements or partially closed with drop-down screens. That's why there is a screen door to the right. The screen door in the back of the room leads to a small grill deck. This porch is just off the kitchen/family room. Stone on the fireplace matches the stone on the fire pit and the home. And for those days you don't want a fire, there are heaters on the ceiling. http://www.wiesephoto.com/clients/
Gym / Office / Guest Suites
Gym / Office / Guest Suites
Penza Bailey ArchitectsPenza Bailey Architects
The focus of this addition is a 1,600 SF gymnasium for a client who is passionate about fi tness. The massing of the addition reflects the bucolic farm setting, and is organized in plan to create a courtyard embracing an existing pool. A cabana is situated on axis with the pool, and serves as a transition between the gymnasium and the pool. Other features of the addition include an indoor fi tness pool, changing & shower rooms, a masculine offi ce and lounge, and two complete guest suites. The project utilizes several “green” features, including ground source heating, and rainwater harvesting for irrigation, and pool water replenishment. Photography by Erik Kvalsvik Interior Design www.patricksutton.com
Screened porch
Screened porch
John TeSelleJohn TeSelle
A screened porch in the woods.
Inspiration for a traditional veranda in Nashville with feature lighting.
Atlantic Archives Images
Atlantic Archives Images
Atlantic Archives, Inc.Atlantic Archives, Inc.
richard leo johnson/atlantic archives
Inspiration for a traditional veranda in Atlanta with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Sigmon Design
Sigmon Design
PtidesignPtidesign
Photo of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Charlotte with a roof extension, natural stone paving and feature lighting.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Art Haus Luxury Residences + InteriorsArt Haus Luxury Residences + Interiors
Inspiration for a classic veranda in New Orleans with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Craftsman Cottage
Craftsman Cottage
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a large traditional front veranda in Chicago with natural stone paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Fair Oaks- Front Porch
Fair Oaks- Front Porch
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
Architecture: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Macomber Carpentry & Construction Landscape Architect: Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
Walkways
Walkways
Tabor Group LandscapeTabor Group Landscape
Tabor Group Landscape www.taborlandscape.com
Large traditional front veranda in Minneapolis with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Sullivan Front porch and more
Sullivan Front porch and more
Legacy Builders GroupLegacy Builders Group
Kyle Cannon
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front veranda in Cincinnati with concrete slabs, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Front Porch
Front Porch
Structure HomeStructure Home
http://www.StructureHome.com
Inspiration for a classic front veranda in Los Angeles with feature lighting.
Wyoming Western Craftsman
Wyoming Western Craftsman
TMS ArchitectsTMS Architects
TMS Architects
This is an example of a traditional veranda in Boston with feature lighting and all types of cover.
Wayzata Dream Home
Wayzata Dream Home
DESIGNS! - Susan Hoffman Interior DesignsDESIGNS! - Susan Hoffman Interior Designs
Photo of a traditional veranda in Minneapolis with feature lighting.

Traditional Veranda with Feature Lighting 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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