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Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
Design ideas for a large traditional front veranda in Miami with a roof extension, decking and feature lighting.
Lake Front Country Estate
Lake Front Country Estate
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Lake Front Country Estate Sleeping Porch, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Photo of an expansive classic back veranda in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Front Porch Arbor with Wisteria
Front Porch Arbor with Wisteria
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
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Trailside: Picturesque Porch
Trailside: Picturesque Porch
Everything HomeEverything 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/
Irene
Irene
Court Atkins GroupCourt Atkins Group
The old Savannah gray brick stairs allow access to the driveway and garden from the covered breezeway.
Medium sized traditional back veranda in Charleston with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Three seasons of happiness encompass this deck and three season room addition
Three seasons of happiness encompass this deck and three season room addition
Archadeck of Suburban BostonArchadeck of Suburban Boston
As you enter the three season room through the interior home entrance you fall under the spell of outdoor ( and indoor) living at its best. Photos by Archadeck of Suburban Boston
Morningside bungalow
Morningside bungalow
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
This 1919 bungalow was lovingly taken care of but just needed a few things to make it complete. The owner, an avid gardener wanted someplace to bring in plants during the winter months. This small addition accomplishes many things in one small footprint. This potting room, just off the dining room, doubles as a mudroom. Design by Meriwether Felt, Photos by Susan Gilmore
New Old Farmhouse: Wrap-Around Porch
New Old Farmhouse: Wrap-Around Porch
Richard Taylor ArchitectsRichard Taylor Architects
This is an example of a classic veranda in Columbus with decking and a roof extension.
Cliffs Valley
Cliffs Valley
BlueStone Construction, LLCBlueStone Construction, LLC
Wonderful outdoor living space, motorized Phantom screens open up to incredible mountain view. Woodburning masonry fireplace with real stacked stone veneer, stone mantle
Traditional Porch
Traditional Porch
This is an example of a classic veranda in Toronto with a roof extension.
Newhall Addition
Newhall Addition
Rill ArchitectsRill Architects
The traditional screen porch with stained bead board ceiling ties into the traditional aesthetic of the main house.
Design ideas for a traditional screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Cozy Little Sunroom
Cozy Little Sunroom
SandySandy
Inspiration for a romantic veranda in Other.
New York Transformation
New York Transformation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Photography by Rob Karosis
This is an example of a classic front screened veranda in New York.
Traditional Front Porch
Traditional Front Porch
Highland Homes, Inc.Highland Homes, Inc.
Tuscan Columns & Brick Porch
Design ideas for a large classic front veranda in New Orleans with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Lower Hay Lake 1 Porch
Lower Hay Lake 1 Porch
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Inspiration for a large rustic back screened veranda in Minneapolis with a roof extension.
Dublin, Ohio new build
Dublin, Ohio new build
Snider& Metcalf Interior DesignSnider& Metcalf Interior Design
Inspiration for a traditional veranda in Columbus.
Cumberland South Project
Cumberland South Project
Applewood LandscapingApplewood Landscaping
Modern veranda in San Francisco.
Coastal Cues
Coastal Cues
OLSON LEWIS + ArchitectsOLSON LEWIS + Architects
Screen porch off of the dining room
Photo of a coastal side screened veranda in Manchester with decking and a roof extension.
Northfield
Northfield
Reverie Building Co.Reverie Building Co.
Classic veranda in DC Metro.

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.
Clamshell Lake Cabin
Clamshell Lake Cabin
Regarding DesignRegarding Design
An extra dining area on the three-season sunroom porch is the perfect place to spread out for family game night or to host a casual lake-side meal.
This is an example of a rustic veranda in Minneapolis.
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