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Mockingbird Porch
Mockingbird Porch
John TeSelleJohn TeSelle
A two-story addition to this historic Tudor style house includes a screened porch on the lower level and a master suite addition on the second floor. The porch has a wood-burning fireplace and large sitting area, as well as a dining area connected to the family room inside. The second floor sitting room opens to the master bedroom, and a small home office connects to the sitting room. Windows, cement stucco cladding, and wood trim all match the existing colors and finishes of the original house. All photos by Studio Buell.
Covered Rear Porch
Covered Rear Porch
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
Inspiration for a large coastal back veranda in Charlotte with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Sullivans Island Beach House
Sullivans Island Beach House
Beau Clowney ArchitectsBeau Clowney Architects
Large beach style back veranda in Charleston with a roof extension.
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Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Yancey Seibert Shearouse Interior DesignYancey Seibert Shearouse Interior Design
Design ideas for a classic veranda in Atlanta with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Taylors Drive
Taylors Drive
Blanton Design & StagingBlanton Design & Staging
Screened porch with 2 story wall and mid-century inspired tile floor.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back screened veranda in Austin with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Oravetz Summer Home North Carolina
Oravetz Summer Home North Carolina
Darling Residential Architecture and DesignDarling Residential Architecture and Design
Located in far West North Carolina this soft Contemporary styled home is the perfect retreat. Judicious use of natural locally sourced stone and Cedar siding as well as steel beams help this one of a kind home really stand out from the crowd.
Fiery Screen Porch
Fiery Screen Porch
place architecture:designplace architecture:design
Place architecture:design enlarged the existing home with an inviting over-sized screened-in porch, an adjacent outdoor terrace, and a small covered porch over the door to the mudroom. These three additions accommodated the needs of the clients’ large family and their friends, and allowed for maximum usage three-quarters of the year. A design aesthetic with traditional trim was incorporated, while keeping the sight lines minimal to achieve maximum views of the outdoors. ©Tom Holdsworth
French Quarter Original Bracket
French Quarter Original Bracket
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Classic Southern style home paired with traditional French Quarter Lanterns. The white siding, wood doors, and metal roof are complemented well with the copper gas lanterns.
Seaside Porch with Arched entryway - Cranberry Cottage -Custom Home Renovation
Seaside Porch with Arched entryway - Cranberry Cottage -Custom Home Renovation
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Arched entry & porch columns on the “Cranberry Cottage”, a custom coastal home renovation on Cape Cod by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders and received the 2015 CHATHAM PRESERVATION AWARD | Cranberry Cottage started its life in 1790 as a Half Cape Cod Cottage. PSD restored the antique portion, lifted it to install a new hand-made brick clad foundation with finished basement, and added compatible additions. The charming assemblage of old and new now functions well as a family home that is both full of character and memories. PSD Scope Of Work: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction | Living Space: 2,937ft² | Photography: Brian Vanden Brink |
North Hall Screened Porch & Deck Repair
North Hall Screened Porch & Deck Repair
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Screened Porch and Deck Repair prior to Landscaping
Inspiration for a large traditional back screened veranda in Atlanta with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Wilmington Court - Pool Pavilion Timber Detail
Wilmington Court - Pool Pavilion Timber Detail
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
Custom heavy timber framed pool pavilion set at end of swimming pool. The base of the pavilion is a contoured brick bench with custom upholstered cushions & pillows. The roof structure is arched, load bearing timber trusses. The back wall holds a large television & customized copper lanterns.
Carillon Screened-In Porch
Carillon Screened-In Porch
Grub, Inc.Grub, Inc.
Existing siding was matched to create a seamless look!
Inspiration for a veranda in Chicago.
Family Home
Family Home
Pearce Scott ArchitectsPearce Scott Architects
Coastal back screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Midtown Atlanta Renovation/Addition
Midtown Atlanta Renovation/Addition
Anne ArchitectureAnne Architecture
Classic veranda in Atlanta with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Garden Canopies
Garden Canopies
Chatsworth WindowsChatsworth Windows
Make the most of your garden with a contemporary garden canopy installation from Chatsworth Windows. Our canopies create a seamless connection between your home and your garden and let you enjoy your garden in comfort, regardless of weather.
Lake|Flato - Rollingwood Treehouse
Lake|Flato - Rollingwood Treehouse
Shoberg Custom HomesShoberg Custom Homes
Inspiration for a rustic screened veranda in Austin with decking and a roof extension.
Rustic porch swing bed cushions
Rustic porch swing bed cushions
Patio LanePatio Lane
Rustic porch swing bed cushions
Traditional veranda in Tampa.
Modern Mountain
Modern Mountain
Stephanie Larsen Interior Design and AssociatesStephanie Larsen Interior Design and Associates
Interior Design By Stephanie Larsen
Design ideas for a rustic veranda in Phoenix.
Charming Full Home Renovation in Historical Inman Park
Charming Full Home Renovation in Historical Inman Park
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
A set of custom french doors lead out to this tranquil screened back porch with recessed lighting and a transitional style ceiling fan.
This is an example of an expansive classic back screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.

Veranda Ideas and Designs

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.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Jane Group Inc.Jane Group Inc.
Best golden retriever ever showcasing the front facade of our Modern Farmhouse, featuring a metal roof, limestone surround and custom gas lanterns. Photo by Jeff Herr Photography.
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