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Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
B Street DesignB Street Design
Ed Gohlich
Inspiration for a mediterranean veranda in San Diego with a fireplace and a roof extension.
The complete Porch Paradise
The complete Porch Paradise
Noble RenovationNoble Renovation
Complete your dream porch area with Phantom Screens and Phantom Vinyl (Retractable systems) with the touch a button. Add a Mitsubishi mini split and suddenly you have it all virtually year round!. 1. Open Porch 2. Screened Porch (retractable) 3. Enclosed Porch with retractable Vinyl (keep the cold, the wind, and pollen out!) 4. Turn on the Mini-split and heat and cool your space (this works much better than you might first imagine. Special thanks to Janice Ward and her brother Jodi, your local Phantom dealer! Special thanks to Bob Fortner Photography
northern michigan
northern michigan
kevin akey - azd associates - michigankevin akey - azd associates - michigan
Photo of a modern veranda in Chicago.
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Amenia Farmhouse
Amenia Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Rue Magazine
ARDEO™ ABODE
ARDEO™ ABODE
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
ORIJIN STONE exclusive custom-crafted limestone veneer blend. Ardeo™ Limestone paving. Photography by Canary Grey.
Design ideas for a contemporary veranda in Minneapolis with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Infinity Edge Pool & Negative Knife Edge Spa
Infinity Edge Pool & Negative Knife Edge Spa
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Situated on a private cove of Lake Lanier this stunning project is the essence of Indoor-outdoor living and embraces all the best elements of its natural surroundings. The pool house features an open floor plan with a kitchen, bar and great room combination and panoramic doors that lead to an eye-catching infinity edge pool and negative knife edge spa. The covered pool patio offers a relaxing and intimate setting for a quiet evening or watching sunsets over the lake. The adjacent flagstone patio, grill area and unobstructed water views create the ideal combination for entertaining family and friends while adding a touch of luxury to lakeside living.
Bay Cottage - Farmhouse
Bay Cottage - Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Builder: Boone Construction Photographer: M-Buck Studio This lakefront farmhouse skillfully fits four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms in this carefully planned open plan. The symmetrical front façade sets the tone by contrasting the earthy textures of shake and stone with a collection of crisp white trim that run throughout the home. Wrapping around the rear of this cottage is an expansive covered porch designed for entertaining and enjoying shaded Summer breezes. A pair of sliding doors allow the interior entertaining spaces to open up on the covered porch for a seamless indoor to outdoor transition. The openness of this compact plan still manages to provide plenty of storage in the form of a separate butlers pantry off from the kitchen, and a lakeside mudroom. The living room is centrally located and connects the master quite to the home’s common spaces. The master suite is given spectacular vistas on three sides with direct access to the rear patio and features two separate closets and a private spa style bath to create a luxurious master suite. Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms, one of which a private bath. The other two bedrooms share a bath that thoughtfully provides privacy between the shower and vanity.
South Shore
South Shore
Pinney DesignsPinney Designs
Design ideas for a coastal veranda in Boston with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Outdoor Custom Twin or Crib Mattress Bed Porch Swing Daybeds
Outdoor Custom Twin or Crib Mattress Bed Porch Swing Daybeds
James and James FurnitureJames and James Furniture
Design ideas for a traditional veranda in Other.
Perfect Staycation
Perfect Staycation
S&W KitchensS&W Kitchens
Everything you need for the perfect staycation - a roomy porch, outdoor kitchen, spa and pool, and a view of a beautiful lake.
Mediterranean veranda in Orlando with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
The Pavilion House
The Pavilion House
Danny Broe ArchitectDanny Broe Architect
Mark Wilson
Photo of a traditional veranda in Sydney with decking, a roof extension and a bar area.
Classic Contemporary
Classic Contemporary
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
A sitting area with modern windows surrounding the corner Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Photo of a large modern veranda in Grand Rapids.
Heytesbury House
Heytesbury House
Suzanne Hunt ArchitectSuzanne Hunt Architect
This is an example of a victorian front veranda in Perth with decking and a roof extension.
Hartland Pond House
Hartland Pond House
Demetriades + WalkerDemetriades + Walker
Peter Peirce
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Bridgeport with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Aria Residence
Aria Residence
Leah Atkins Design, LLCLeah Atkins Design, LLC
Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn
Medium sized classic back screened veranda in Atlanta.
A Family Affair
A Family Affair
Casabella InteriorsCasabella Interiors
Kristada
Photo of a medium sized beach style back veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Complete Custom Home Rebuild
Complete Custom Home Rebuild
Coyle Modular HomesCoyle Modular Homes
This is an example of a small rural back veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Small Home with a Big Heart
Small Home with a Big Heart
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
New home construction in Homewood Alabama photographed for Willow Homes, Willow Design Studio, and Triton Stone Group by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. You can see more of his work at http://tommydaspit.com
Rockville
Rockville
Jennifer Radakovic DesignJennifer Radakovic Design
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Richmond with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.

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.
Stall Street #2
Stall Street #2
Ryan Miller BuildersRyan Miller Builders
Fantastic semi-custom 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath traditional home in popular N Main area of town. Awesome floorplan - open and modern! Large living room with coffered accent wall and built-in cabinets that flank the fireplace. Gorgeous kitchen with custom granite countertops, stainless gas appliances, island, breakfast bar, and walk in pantry with an awesome barn door. Off the spacious dining room you'll find the private covered porch that could be another living space. Master suite on main level with double vanities, custom shower and separate water closet. Large walk in closet is perfectly placed beside the walk in laundry room. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms and a den, perfect for family or guests. All this and a 2 car garage!
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