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Outdoor Living Space - Milford, Ohio
Outdoor Living Space - Milford, Ohio
OUTDOOR-FX INCOUTDOOR-FX INC
The perfect space for entertaining. Also.. this pergola is everything!
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Columbus.
Gray Gables
Gray Gables
Tongue & Groove Design + BuildTongue & Groove Design + Build
Medium sized classic front veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Front Elevation
Front Elevation
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
This is an example of a country veranda in Other.
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Tarrytown Bungalow
Tarrytown Bungalow
Barley|Pfeiffer ArchitectureBarley|Pfeiffer Architecture
Photo of a traditional veranda in Austin.
Lowell New Home Build
Lowell New Home Build
Hauschild Custom BuildersHauschild Custom Builders
This is an example of a medium sized back screened veranda in Grand Rapids with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase
Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase
Stone Acorn BuildersStone Acorn Builders
Large country back veranda in Houston with brick paving and a roof extension.
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Photo by Andrew Hyslop
Design ideas for a small traditional back veranda in Louisville with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Fresh Berkshire Farmhouse
Fresh Berkshire Farmhouse
Jess Cooney InteriorsJess Cooney Interiors
Live out here all summer long in this lovely berkshire outdoor porch
Photo of a farmhouse screened veranda in Boston with a roof extension.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Costili Cabinetry LLCCostili Cabinetry LLC
This is an example of a classic veranda in Atlanta with feature lighting.
Grand Bayou Lakehouse - Farmer Payne Architects
Grand Bayou Lakehouse - Farmer Payne Architects
Farmer Payne Architects - Sun ValleyFarmer Payne Architects - Sun Valley
www.farmerpaynearchitects.com
This is an example of a farmhouse back screened veranda in New Orleans with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Custom Home Build
Custom Home Build
JD Helton HOMESJD Helton HOMES
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Atlanta with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Sun Rooms & Porches
Sun Rooms & Porches
Premier Builders, Inc.Premier Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a classic screened veranda in Other with decking.
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.
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.

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.
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
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