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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Photo of a large country back screened veranda in Nashville with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Poolside Porch
Poolside Porch
SMS ArchitectsSMS Architects
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Richmond with a roof extension and feature lighting.
Atlanta Craftsman Bungalow Full Renovation
Atlanta Craftsman Bungalow Full Renovation
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
This home, built in 1920, is a quintessential Virginia Highland craftsman bungalow in intown Atlanta. The home underwent an extensive renovaton that included the addition of a screened porch and deck off the back, dormers on the second story in the front, and finishing out the basement level. Most interior spaces were updated including the kitchen, multiple bathrooms, a mudroom and laundry room.
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Vaughan Front and Backyard Interlocking
Vaughan Front and Backyard Interlocking
Reno CompassReno Compass
Inspiration for a veranda in Toronto.
Glassy Mountain Build
Glassy Mountain Build
Darcys Interior Designs LLCDarcys Interior Designs LLC
Design ideas for a rustic veranda in Other.
Modern Farmhouse Front Landscape - Mequon, WI
Modern Farmhouse Front Landscape - Mequon, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
'Green Velvet' boxwood and 'Bobo' panicle hydrangeas frame the front porch on this modern farmhouse. Renn Kuennen Photography
This is an example of a large country front veranda in Milwaukee.
Cape Cod Cottage
Cape Cod Cottage
Metzler Home BuildersMetzler Home Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front veranda.
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Rustic Screen Porch
Rustic Screen Porch
The Porch CompanyThe Porch Company
Screen porch with exposed rafter ceiling, brick paver floor and wood burning fireplace.
Rustic veranda in Nashville.
Outdoor Brick Fireplace in Sunroom
Outdoor Brick Fireplace in Sunroom
Classic Home Building-Myrtle BeachClassic Home Building-Myrtle Beach
Inspiration for a beach style veranda in Other.
Breezy & Bright 3-Season Porch
Breezy & Bright 3-Season Porch
Lauren Maroney for Ethan Allen Sterling, VALauren Maroney for Ethan Allen Sterling, VA
This 3-Season Room addition to my client's house is the perfect extension of their interior. A fresh and bright palette brings the outside in, giving this family of 4 a space they can relax in after a day at the pool, or gather with friends for a cocktail in front of the fireplace. And no! Your eyes are not deceiving you, we did seaglass fabric on the upholstery for a fun pop of color! The warm gray floors, white walls, and white washed fireplace is a great neutral base to design around, but desperately calls for a little color.
OUTDOOR, ALFRESCO, PATIO, by Moda Interiors Perth
OUTDOOR, ALFRESCO, PATIO, by Moda Interiors Perth
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary veranda in Perth with a bbq area.
Fireside | Home Addition
Fireside | Home Addition
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
A technology-free gathering space for the family to enjoy together. This transitional four season porch was created as an extension from the client's main living room. With the floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace, and windows the space brings in warmth and coziness throughout the space. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography, Inc
Malone Residence
Malone Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back metal railing veranda in Other with a fireplace.
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Buckman Porch Addition
Buckman Porch Addition
Rebecca Ryan DesignRebecca Ryan Design
4 Season Porch Addition filled with light form windows and skylights. Ceiling with beams and ship lap, Marvin Ultimate bifold door allows for total open connection between porch and kitchen and dining room.
House by the Beach
House by the Beach
Shreya Krishnan Design OfficeShreya Krishnan Design Office
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World-inspired veranda in Chennai with a roof extension.
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Rochman Design-Build Inc.Rochman Design-Build Inc.
Photo of a contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit.
Screened-In Porch
Screened-In Porch
Beth Howley Creative LLCBeth Howley Creative LLC
Beach style back screened wire cable railing veranda in Grand Rapids 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.
Blue Heron
Blue Heron
Ross Built Custom HomesRoss Built Custom Homes
Back patio behind home
Photo of a beach style veranda in Tampa.
Oconomowoc Front Porch Project
Oconomowoc Front Porch Project
UpKeepUpKeep
Inspiration for a large classic front screened veranda in Milwaukee with a roof extension.
Covered Porch
Covered Porch
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
Inspiration for a farmhouse veranda in Charlotte.
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