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Newfield Street Historical Restoration & Addition
Newfield Street Historical Restoration & Addition
Thorson Restoration & ConstructionThorson Restoration & Construction
Traditional veranda in Boston.
Sunroom Addition, Carlisle, MA
Sunroom Addition, Carlisle, MA
Platt BuildersPlatt Builders
Greg Premru Photography, Inc.
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Boston.
Gorgeous Villa finally refreshed after 50 years of family living.
Gorgeous Villa finally refreshed after 50 years of family living.
Alpha 1 BuildersAlpha 1 Builders
Front steps and pathway invite you in if you pass the stare of the lions.
Photo of a traditional front wood railing veranda in Auckland with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Hawthorne Bungalow Exterior Paint
Hawthorne Bungalow Exterior Paint
Mote StudioMote Studio
This is an example of a traditional veranda in Portland.
Outdoor Room Parnell
Outdoor Room Parnell
Jessica Chloe PhotographyJessica Chloe Photography
Beautiful relaxing and entertainment space
Inspiration for a large traditional back veranda in Auckland with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Fairlight House 2
Fairlight House 2
JSM ConstructionJSM Construction
Photographer: Tanya Zouev
Traditional veranda in Sydney.
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.
Gallery
Gallery
Broadreach Retail Builder's, LLCBroadreach Retail Builder's, LLC
Inspiration for a small traditional back veranda in Bridgeport.
Palmetto Custom Home
Palmetto Custom Home
Alair Homes Mount PleasantAlair Homes Mount Pleasant
A bright and colourful home with vaulted ceilings, open concept living space, and wood floors throughout. The master suite is complete with high-end, modern fixtures and a shiplap feature wall to give a relaxing beach cottage feel to the room. The backyard screened in porch is complete with dining space allowing the clients to enjoy the warmer summer months.
1-planshus - Villa Kobbskär
1-planshus - Villa Kobbskär
A-husA-hus
Inspiration for a traditional veranda in Other.
Screened Porch - Golf Lane, Lake Forest, IL
Screened Porch - Golf Lane, Lake Forest, IL
Merge-Point Architects & BuildersMerge-Point Architects & Builders
Design and construction of screened porch as part of a larger project involving an addition containing a great room, mud room, powder room, bedroom with walk out roof deck and fully finished basement. Photo by B. Kildow
Calliope Rd
Calliope Rd
UserUser
Sam Mahayni
This is an example of a classic veranda in Auckland.
Fisk Lake
Fisk Lake
Sears ArchitectsSears Architects
Ashley Avila
Inspiration for a traditional veranda in Grand Rapids with feature lighting.
New York Residence
New York Residence
Harry Elson Architect PCHarry Elson Architect PC
Traditional veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Tranquil Tree House
Tranquil Tree House
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
Contractor: Hughes & Lynn Building & Renovations Photos: Max Wedge Photography
Design ideas for a large classic back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Traditional Southern Home in Veranda at University Club
Traditional Southern Home in Veranda at University Club
Bardwell HomesBardwell Homes
Back Patio
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back veranda in New Orleans.
Gable House
Gable House
Barbara Bagot ArchitectureBarbara Bagot Architecture
Richard Wearne
Design ideas for a traditional veranda in Sydney.
Elmwood Avenue Screened Porch
Elmwood Avenue Screened Porch
Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a small classic back screened veranda in Charleston with a roof extension.
Sussex
Sussex
Beacon StreetBeacon Street
Large outdoor covered porch with built-in gas fireplace.
This is an example of a classic back wood railing veranda in Raleigh with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Fireside | Home Addition
Fireside | Home Addition
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
A technology-free gathering space for the family to enjoy together. This transitional four season porch was created as an extension from the client's main living room. With the floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace, and windows the space brings in warmth and coziness throughout the space. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography, Inc

Traditional White 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.
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