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Modern Farmhouse Plan 963-00409
Modern Farmhouse Plan 963-00409
America's Best House PlansAmerica's Best House Plans
The exterior also includes a lovely front covered porch with a cathedral ceiling and an extended portion for sitting and relaxing while greeting guests or enjoying conversations with neighbors.
2020 Showcase Home - Hidden Springs, Fredericksburg, TX
2020 Showcase Home - Hidden Springs, Fredericksburg, TX
White Construction CompanyWhite Construction Company
Spacious outdoor living area equipped with gas grill, undermount sink and built in storage with slip proof epoxy porch.
Inspiration for a large country back veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Zuri Decking® in Weathered Gray and Chestnut
Zuri Decking® in Weathered Gray and Chestnut
Westlake Royal Building ProductsWestlake Royal Building Products
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Toronto.
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Zuri Decking® in Weathered Gray and Chestnut
Zuri Decking® in Weathered Gray and Chestnut
Westlake Royal Building ProductsWestlake Royal Building Products
Traditional veranda in Toronto.
Elegant Entrance - Garden Beds & Steps
Elegant Entrance - Garden Beds & Steps
UnilockUnilock
A big difference is made to an outdoor space when vertical elements are added. This is the case with the added layer flower beds, pillar and steps of this front entrance. The elevation brings this space to life.
Looking through the Dogtrot
Looking through the Dogtrot
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
Photo of a farmhouse veranda in Charlotte.
Vineyard Estate
Vineyard Estate
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
Photo of a country veranda in Orange County with a roof extension.
Patio Door Ideas | Porch Inspiration | Wooden Deck | Modern Home | Double Doors
Patio Door Ideas | Porch Inspiration | Wooden Deck | Modern Home | Double Doors
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
Create a space for entertaining. Your doors can make a statement, and they create a fluidity of your modern design throughout your home. Create the patio of your dreams. Front Door: VistaGrande with Modern SDL Bars
Project Merri
Project Merri
Bryanoji Design StudioBryanoji Design Studio
This 26' x9' screened porch is suuronded by nature. Ippe decking with complete wataer-proofing and drain is installed below. Abundant cross ventilation during summer, keeping the bugs out.
Lawless Rereat
Lawless Rereat
Searl Lamaster Howe ArchitectsSearl Lamaster Howe Architects
To avoid blocking views from interior spaces, this porch was set to the side of the kitchen. Telescoping sliding doors create a seamless connection between inside and out.
The Staples Reno
The Staples Reno
JB Charlton Homes Inc.JB Charlton Homes Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional front veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Apex Screen Porch
Apex Screen Porch
Catherine French Design, LLC.Catherine French Design, LLC.
Custom outdoor Screen Porch with Scandinavian accents, indoor / outdoor coffee table, outdoor woven swivel chairs, fantastic styling, and custom outdoor pillows
Stone Country House
Stone Country House
M. Carter DesignM. Carter Design
Coastal veranda in Richmond.
Flamingo Residence
Flamingo Residence
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
New construction, our interior design firm was hired to assist clients with the interior design as well as to select all the finishes. Clients were fascinated with the final results.
Trilogy Traditional
Trilogy Traditional
Giardinello Landscape & Design, LLCGiardinello Landscape & Design, LLC
This Trilogy residence has amazing site lines to the mountain range and golf course. Giardinello used a 16" x 24" Noce Travertine, and artificial turf to really draw the eye out to the beauty beyond. A 12' custom Fire Feature was built and faced with a lovely stone and capped with travertine.
Jordan Remodel
Jordan Remodel
R|House Design BuildR|House Design Build
Large porch with retractable screens, perfect for MN summers!
Large classic back screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Saint Andrews Rambler
Saint Andrews Rambler
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
Off the dining area, you will find a screened porch, perfect for lounging. The modern black windows shower this room in natural light. Cozy details in this sitting space include the natural stonework and distressed wood ceiling, as well as the board and batten walls.
Big Island High Performance Home
Big Island High Performance Home
Maine Passive HouseMaine Passive House
Rustic screened veranda in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension.
Screen Porch - Seneca
Screen Porch - Seneca
The Idea CompanyThe Idea Company
This is an example of a large traditional back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.

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.
Wing Lake Project
Wing Lake Project
Petrucci HomesPetrucci Homes
Traditional veranda in Detroit.
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