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Inspiration for a medium sized nautical veranda in Gloucestershire.
Summer House
By Oliver Grahame Photography

Inspiration for a medium sized nautical veranda in Gloucestershire.
Could have back room and conservatory replacement to similar design so they reflect each other and each link with natural patio area to bring the garden into the house - liz_keenan12

This is an example of a farmhouse veranda in Other.
The Carney's
By Welsh Oak Frame

This is an example of a farmhouse veranda in Other.
Overhanging space for a summerhouse - webuser_489867616

This is an example of a mediterranean veranda with a pergola.
Ibiza Old finca restoration
By Karina Goncharova

This is an example of a mediterranean veranda with a pergola.
Loving this lampshade looks like a bee hive - miaandkarim

Inspiration for a farmhouse veranda in Buckinghamshire.
Country New Build, Buckinghamshire
By Janine Stone & Co.

Inspiration for a farmhouse veranda in Buckinghamshire.
overhang size around house? and rail design? - georgieporgy

This is an example of a veranda in San Francisco.
Knights Valley Residence
By Turnbull Griffin Haesloop

This is an example of a veranda in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Minneapolis with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Old Beach Road
By Studio M Interiors

Scott Amundson Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Minneapolis with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Like the layout but not ayyy windows - caroline_pearce4

This is an example of a traditional back screened veranda in Minneapolis with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Carman Bay Cottage (Lake Minnetonka)
By John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Swan Architecture | Interiors: Katie Redpath Constable | Landscaping: Bechler Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography

Design ideas for a classic front veranda in Indianapolis with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Trailside: Picturesque Porch
By Everything Home

A custom fireplace is the visual focus of this craftsman style home's living room while the U-shaped kitchen and elegant bedroom showcase gorgeous pendant lights. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
curtain and chair in main entrance - morning_breeze

Inspiration for a classic veranda in Minneapolis.
Ox Lake 1 Porch View 2
By Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Inspiration for a classic veranda in Minneapolis.

This is an example of a nautical veranda in Jacksonville with decking and a roof extension.
Southern Living Idea House - Crane Island
By RIVERSIDE HOMES

Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living
This is an example of a nautical veranda in Jacksonville with decking and a roof extension.
So pretty, really like the porch swing - lisa_swanepoel6

Inspiration for a large traditional front veranda in New Orleans with brick paving and a roof extension.
Traditional Front Porch
By Highland Homes, Inc.

Tuscan Columns & Brick Porch
Inspiration for a large traditional front veranda in New Orleans with brick paving and a roof extension.
Everything especially shutters and steps - irene_clark69

Design ideas for a rural back screened veranda in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.
Sonoma Vacation Home
By Liftec Media

Design ideas for a rural back screened veranda in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.

Design ideas for a traditional screened veranda in Minneapolis.
Striking Three Season Porch
By TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

The handsomely crafted porch extends the living area of the home’s den by 250 square feet and includes a wood burning fireplace faced with stone. The Chilton stone on the fireplace matches the stone of an existing retaining wall on the site. The exposed beams, posts and 2” bevel siding are clear cedar and lightly stained to highlight the natural grain of the wood. The existing bluestone patio pavers were taken up, stored on site during construction and reconfigured for paths from the house around the porch and to the garage. Featured in Better Homes & Gardens and the Southwest Journal. Photography by John Reed Foresman.
What an amazing space... Can just imagine it in the middle of winter with snow all around - julie_stoker

This is an example of a classic front veranda in Chicago with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Just hanging around
By Amy Storm & Company

Joe Kwon Photography
This is an example of a classic front veranda in Chicago with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Front garden? Not the swing but a similar wooden bench on these slabs with nice simple plant pots - petegaskell11

Photo of a rural veranda in San Francisco with a potted garden and a pergola.
Napa - Third Street Farmhouse
By zero ten design

Photo of a rural veranda in San Francisco with a potted garden and a pergola.
sheltered veranda off extension - egbe_takor24

Inspiration for a farmhouse veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Renovation: Senoia Farmhouse
By Historical Concepts

Side porch at the 2012 Southern Living Idea House in Senoia, Georgia, with a traditional "haint blue" ceiling. Photo: Laurey W. Glenn (courtesy Southern Living) Interior Design: Tracery
Wicker Seating, Cream and Light Blue Colour Scheme - sophie_lingard

Expansive world-inspired back veranda in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Lanai and Grill with outdoor dining & lounge space in Naples Florida vac
By Summer Thornton Design, Inc

Lanai and outdoor kitchen with blue and white tile backsplash and wicker furniture for outdoor dining and lounge space overlooking the pool. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design. Interiors & Styling by Summer Thornton. Photos by Brantley Photography
it has a unique design - rukuba_lyner

Inspiration for a rustic veranda in Dallas with a roof extension and a fire feature.
Outdoor Living Areas & Pools
By Simmons Estate Homes

Inspiration for a rustic veranda in Dallas with a roof extension and a fire feature.
Ott but this is the general idea for the veranda - loulou2032

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland 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 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 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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a veranda renovation or are building a designer veranda from scratch, Houzz has 120,474 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Builders concrete products and RIVERSIDE HOMES. Look through veranda photos in different colours and styles and when you find a veranda design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful veranda ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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