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St. Paul - French Country Estate
St. Paul - French Country Estate
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Corey Gaffer
Traditional veranda in Minneapolis.
Cape Fear National Parade of Homes Model
Cape Fear National Parade of Homes Model
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
This front porch was captured by Unique Media and Design.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Lakeshore addition and remodel
Lakeshore addition and remodel
J.E. Kelley DesignsJ.E. Kelley Designs
Traditional veranda in Other.
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The Green Family Home
The Green Family Home
Hearthstone IncHearthstone Inc
Photo of a medium sized rustic veranda in Other with a roof extension and decking.
Water View New Home Construction: Screened Porch
Water View New Home Construction: Screened Porch
SMS ArchitectsSMS Architects
Anderson Architectural Collection 400 Series Windows, Versa Wrap PVC column wraps, NuCedar Bead Board Ceiling color Aleutian Blue, Boral Truexterior trim, James Hardi Artisan Siding, Azec porch floor color Oyster Photography: Ansel Olson
Front Door Finishes
Front Door Finishes
UserUser
Medium sized traditional front veranda in Raleigh with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Just hanging around
Just hanging around
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Joe Kwon Photography
This is an example of a classic front veranda in Chicago with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Sunrise Point
Sunrise Point
Wright DesignWright Design
This transitional timber frame home features a wrap-around porch designed to take advantage of its lakeside setting and mountain views. Natural stone, including river rock, granite and Tennessee field stone, is combined with wavy edge siding and a cedar shingle roof to marry the exterior of the home with it surroundings. Casually elegant interiors flow into generous outdoor living spaces that highlight natural materials and create a connection between the indoors and outdoors. Photography Credit: Rebecca Lehde, Inspiro 8 Studios
Nostalgic Porch Swing
Nostalgic Porch Swing
Nostalgic Porch Swing Co., LLCNostalgic Porch Swing Co., LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front veranda in Other with a potted garden, brick paving and a roof extension.
Refined Rustic in Carlisle
Refined Rustic in Carlisle
Roland Builder, Inc.Roland Builder, Inc.
Alan Wycheck Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back screened veranda in Other with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Boho Chic Outdoor Balcony Retreat
Boho Chic Outdoor Balcony Retreat
Casafina Interior DesignCasafina Interior Design
Boho-chic decor for balcony with assorted colorful pillows on futon provides the ideal spot to relax, read a good book or simply hang out with friends!
Cypress Cove Estate
Cypress Cove Estate
Engelsma Homes LLCEngelsma Homes LLC
Dan Johnson Photography
This is an example of a traditional front screened veranda in Grand Rapids with decking and a roof extension.
Wake Robin Cottage
Wake Robin Cottage
Cottage Home, Inc.Cottage Home, Inc.
Bigger is not always better, but something of highest quality is. This amazing, size-appropriate Lake Michigan cottage is just that. Nestled in an existing historic stretch of Lake Michigan cottages, this new construction was built to fit in the neighborhood, but outperform any other home in the area concerning energy consumption, LEED certification and functionality. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open concept kitchen/living room, a separate mudroom entrance and a separate laundry. This small (but smart) cottage is perfect for any family simply seeking a retreat without the stress of a big lake home. The interior details include quartz and granite countertops, stainless appliances, quarter-sawn white oak floors, Pella windows, and beautiful finishing fixtures. The dining area was custom designed, custom built, and features both new and reclaimed elements. The exterior displays Smart-Side siding and trim details and has a large EZE-Breeze screen porch for additional dining and lounging. This home owns all the best products and features of a beach house, with no wasted space. Cottage Home is the premiere builder on the shore of Lake Michigan, between the Indiana border and Holland.
Susanna Halley: Federal Farmhouse
Susanna Halley: Federal Farmhouse
Connor Mill-Built HomesConnor Mill-Built Homes
Covered Porch, Ceiling,
Photo of a classic veranda in Burlington.
Country Porch Entry
Country Porch Entry
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
The farmhouse front porch wrap around two sides. A stone water table leads to a brick and concrete porch base. White columns and beadboard.
Photo of an expansive country front veranda in Raleigh with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Ponte Vedra Oceanfront
Ponte Vedra Oceanfront
Cronk Duch ArchitectureCronk Duch Architecture
Carlos Domenech
Inspiration for a beach style back veranda in Jacksonville.
St Helena - Napa Valley Cottage
St Helena - Napa Valley Cottage
Forum Phi Architecture | Interiors | PlanningForum Phi Architecture | Interiors | Planning
Entry
Inspiration for a medium sized country front veranda in Denver with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Modern Porch
Modern Porch
Inspiration for a modern side veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Natural Stone Paver Steps
Natural Stone Paver Steps
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Daco Natural stone paver patio and stairway
Photo of a medium sized classic side screened veranda in Atlanta with natural stone paving 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.
Family Coastal Cottage Renovation
Family Coastal Cottage Renovation
Oceanside Builders, LLC.Oceanside Builders, LLC.
This family can enjoy their water views from both the screened in porch and outside deck, enclosed with stainless steel railings.
Photo of a large classic side screened veranda in Portland Maine with a roof extension.
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