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Pemberton Heights Colonial
Pemberton Heights Colonial
Stephanie WilsonStephanie Wilson
Back Porch Interior Design: Stephanie Wilson Interiors Photo credit: Shelly Hoffman
Photo of a classic veranda in Austin with decking and a roof extension.
Traditional Porch
Traditional Porch
Design ideas for a traditional screened veranda in Miami with decking, a roof extension and all types of cover.
Northwood
Northwood
austin outdoor designaustin outdoor design
The contrast of colors, textures and materials gives this landscape depth and turns what could have been just a simple design into a simply beautiful design. Photo taken by Ryann Ford.
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Front porch railings
Front porch railings
Capozzoli StairworksCapozzoli Stairworks
Front porch metal railings made by Capozzoli Stairworks. Location Medford, NJ. For more info please visit our website www.thecapo.us or contact us at 609-635-1265
Family Fun
Family Fun
Tyner Construction Co IncTyner Construction Co Inc
David Dietrich
This is an example of a traditional veranda in Other.
Ridgeside Vineyard Farmhouse
Ridgeside Vineyard Farmhouse
Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.
Photographer: Allen Russ from Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC Principal Architect: Steve Vanze, FAIA, LEED AP Project Architect: Ellen Hatton, AIA -- 2008
Stainless steel cable railing systems
Stainless steel cable railing systems
Stainless Cable & Railing, LLCStainless Cable & Railing, LLC
4x4 wood posts, double posts on the corners with a 2x4 Top Rail. The stainless steel cable is run through the posts even at the corners. As always, the railing lends itself to the spectacular views.
Stonebridge project
Stonebridge project
Premier Homes by JonesPremier Homes by Jones
Inspiration for a large traditional front veranda in St Louis with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Custom Built Brick and Stucco Home
Custom Built Brick and Stucco Home
Suiter Construction Company, Inc.Suiter Construction Company, Inc.
Beautiful screened in porch using IPE decking and Catawba Vista brick with white mortar.
Design ideas for a traditional back screened veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
Riverfront
Riverfront
Jenni Leasia Interior DesignJenni Leasia Interior Design
This new riverfront townhouse is on three levels. The interiors blend clean contemporary elements with traditional cottage architecture. It is luxurious, yet very relaxed. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/lakeoswegoriverfront
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.
Porch
Porch
faithduffyfaithduffy
Traditional veranda in Other.
Traditional Front Porch
Traditional Front Porch
Highland Homes, Inc.Highland Homes, Inc.
Tuscan Columns & Brick Porch
Inspiration for a large traditional front veranda in New Orleans with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Wine Country Modern
Wine Country Modern
Lorin Hill, ArchitectLorin Hill, Architect
Wine Country Modern
Design ideas for a large contemporary back veranda in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.
Timber Framed Screened Porch
Timber Framed Screened Porch
Studio One-Off Architecture & DesignStudio One-Off Architecture & Design
Inspiration for a modern veranda in Boston.
The Reserve
The Reserve
Classic HomebuildingClassic Homebuilding
Design ideas for a veranda in Charleston.
Fairfield
Fairfield
Theresa Ory InteriorsTheresa Ory Interiors
Traditional veranda in Atlanta.
Heritage Home with a Tropical-type Oasis in the Upper Ottawa Valley
Heritage Home with a Tropical-type Oasis in the Upper Ottawa Valley
M A Jaworski Landscape DesignM A Jaworski Landscape Design
Since the front yard is North-facing, shade-tolerant plants like hostas, ferns and yews will be great foundation plantings here. In addition to these, the Victorians were fond of palm trees, so these shade-loving palms are at home here during clement weather, but will get indoor protection during the winter. Photo credit: E. Jenvey
The English Cottage
The English Cottage
Dyna BuildersDyna Builders
Design ideas for a classic veranda in Seattle.

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.
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Dining
TCP Custom Outdoor LivingTCP Custom Outdoor Living
Veranda in Houston.
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