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10705 Charleston
10705 Charleston
RCL DevelopmentRCL Development
Design ideas for a classic back veranda in Miami with a roof extension.
Nobles Point 2
Nobles Point 2
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Photographer Patrick Brickman
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Charleston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Mansard Reborn
Mansard Reborn
Sean Smith Construction, Inc.Sean Smith Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a classic front veranda in Denver with a roof extension.
Sandy Springs Porch
Sandy Springs Porch
Spindle & OakSpindle & Oak
Took an existing crib that the homeowners used for their children, and converted it into a bench and swinging bed.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
36th
36th
Roost Custom Homes, LLCRoost Custom Homes, LLC
Mark Herron Photography
This is an example of a classic screened veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Madison Park Traditional
Madison Park Traditional
Subtle Light PhotographySubtle Light Photography
©Andrew Buchanan / Subtle Light Photography; design by Paul Moon Design http://www.paulmoondesign.com
Georgian Classical
Georgian Classical
Huseby HomesHuseby Homes
Photo of a traditional veranda in Nashville.
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Photo by Andrew Hyslop
Design ideas for a small traditional back veranda in Louisville with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Southern Living Photos
Southern Living Photos
Southern LivingSouthern Living
This is an example of a classic veranda in Birmingham with decking and a roof extension.
Redwood City
Redwood City
Megan MinerMegan Miner
Inspiration for a classic veranda.
Midtown Atlanta Renovation/Addition
Midtown Atlanta Renovation/Addition
Anne ArchitectureAnne Architecture
Classic veranda in Atlanta with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
New Construction
New Construction
Katy Costner InteriorsKaty Costner Interiors
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension, a fireplace and decking.
Ancaster Front Entrance
Ancaster Front Entrance
Abingdon HeightsAbingdon Heights
Wiarton natural stone blends in nicely with the existing brick colours. The existing concrete porch has Wiarton building stone veneered to the sides with Random Wiarton flagstone bordered with thick Wiarton capping stone.
Gibson Builders
Gibson Builders
Versatex TrimboardVersatex Trimboard
This is an example of a classic veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Addition - In-Law Suite
Addition - In-Law Suite
Metzler Home BuildersMetzler Home Builders
An In-law Suite Addition for an aging mother to move in with her son & daughter in-law.
Photo of a classic veranda in Philadelphia.
Otsego
Otsego
Decks Elevated LLCDecks Elevated LLC
Photo of a traditional back screened metal railing veranda in Minneapolis.
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.
Whole House Washington DC
Whole House Washington DC
Kingston Design RemodelingKingston Design Remodeling
Classic veranda in DC Metro.
Old Northeast Historic Bungalow Covered Porch
Old Northeast Historic Bungalow Covered Porch
Voss BuildersVoss Builders
Photo of a large classic front veranda in Tampa with decking and a roof extension.
Custom Atlanta Home
Custom Atlanta Home
Vincent Longo Custom BuildersVincent Longo Custom Builders
Inspiration for a small classic back veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension and tiled flooring.

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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