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Modern Hillside Custom Home in Chapel Hill, NC
Modern Hillside Custom Home in Chapel Hill, NC
Bold ConstructionBold Construction
Architect: Szostak Design, Inc. Photo: Jim Sink
This is an example of a modern back screened veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Pennington Enclosed Porch
Pennington Enclosed Porch
A&E Construction and Design CenterA&E Construction and Design Center
Pennington, NJ. Screened in Patio converted into Enclosed Porch. New windows throughout, new doors, hickory hardwood flooring, recessed lighting & ceiling fan. The perfect space to entertain or spend a day relaxing!
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Front porch with rocking chairs and a red door. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Large country front veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
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Tennis Portico
Tennis Portico
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Design ideas for a large rustic front veranda in Denver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Cottage Dutch Door
Cottage Dutch Door
Simpson Door CompanySimpson Door Company
Solid wood Dutch door for cute Oregon cottage.
Photo of a rural side veranda in Seattle with a roof extension.
Bright Screened-In Porch
Bright Screened-In Porch
Harbour Towne ConstructionHarbour Towne Construction
This beautiful, bright screened-in porch is a natural extension of this Atlanta home. With high ceilings and a natural stone stairway leading to the backyard, this porch is the perfect addition for summer.
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
This is an example of a large farmhouse back screened veranda in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Richland Screened Porch
Richland Screened Porch
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Leslie Brown - Visible Style
Large classic back screened veranda in Nashville with a roof extension.
Edmonson
Edmonson
Hudson Construction GroupHudson Construction Group
Design ideas for a classic veranda in Dallas with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Island House
Island House
Ross Built Custom HomesRoss Built Custom Homes
This is an outdoor dining space that connect the main house to the guest cottage on a stunning beach house on Anna Maria Island.
Photo of a veranda in Tampa.
Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham
Trautman Design GroupTrautman Design Group
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Calistoga
Calistoga
JKT Associates, Inc.JKT Associates, Inc.
Amy A. Alper, Architect Landscape Design by Merge Studio Photos by John Merkl
Inspiration for a farmhouse veranda in San Francisco with tiled flooring.
Lake Side Porch
Lake Side Porch
Hill Swift Architect, pllcHill Swift Architect, pllc
This is an example of a traditional back veranda in Houston with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Salty Pear Farm
Salty Pear Farm
hut design + buildhut design + build
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back veranda in Other.
Lakehouse at Millican Reserve
Lakehouse at Millican Reserve
PACT Design Studio, LLCPACT Design Studio, LLC
Photo: Marcel Erminy
Expansive modern back screened veranda in Austin with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Rustic Porch
Rustic Porch
Inspiration for a rustic veranda in Other with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Ockley Manor 2
Ockley Manor 2
Kingswood Custom HomesKingswood Custom Homes
Design ideas for a back screened veranda in Charlotte with natural stone paving.
Seattle Porch Renovation
Seattle Porch Renovation
Gaspar's ConstructionGaspar's Construction
Our client approached us to rebuild their front porch which was rotting and unappealing. We seamlessly matched the style of the house and created a warm inviting space to enter the home.
New Construction
New Construction
Katy Costner InteriorsKaty Costner Interiors
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension, a fireplace and decking.

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.
Los Altos Hills Project #5
Los Altos Hills Project #5
UserUser
Bernard Andre Photography
This is an example of a classic veranda in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.
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