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New Front Porch Design & Installation
New Front Porch Design & Installation
ABC Home ImprovementsABC Home Improvements
Design ideas for a veranda in Other.
Tranquil Tree House
Tranquil Tree House
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
Contractor: Hughes & Lynn Building & Renovations Photos: Max Wedge Photography
Design ideas for a large classic back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
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.
Possum Kingdom Lake House
Possum Kingdom Lake House
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Photography: Nathan Schroder
Inspiration for a beach style veranda in Dallas with a roof extension.
Minnetonka Modern
Minnetonka Modern
Nor-Son Custom BuildersNor-Son Custom Builders
Design ideas for a contemporary veranda in Minneapolis with a bbq area.
Rabbit Lake 1
Rabbit Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Stand Alone Three Season Porch with EZ Screens and Wood Burning Fireplace.
Design ideas for a small rustic back screened veranda in Minneapolis.
Chickadee Lane
Chickadee Lane
R.P. Morrison Builders, Inc.R.P. Morrison Builders, Inc.
Photo of a rustic veranda in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension.
Летняя веранда загородного дома в коттеджном посёлке Ла Променад2 (Подмосковье)
Летняя веранда загородного дома в коттеджном посёлке Ла Променад2 (Подмосковье)
Архитектурное бюро ГлушковаАрхитектурное бюро Глушкова
Архитекторы: Дмитрий Глушков, Фёдор Селенин; Фото: Антон Лихтарович
Design ideas for a large contemporary front screened wood railing veranda in Moscow with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Elevated Screened Porch and Patio with Outdoor Fireplace in Sykesville, MD
Elevated Screened Porch and Patio with Outdoor Fireplace in Sykesville, MD
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a large rustic back screened veranda in Baltimore with decking and a roof extension.
Batemans Rd, Gladesville by studioJLA
Batemans Rd, Gladesville by studioJLA
Justin Loe ArchitectsJustin Loe Architects
This outdoor kitchen area is an extension of the tv cabinet within the dwelling. The exterior cladding to the residence continues onto the joinery fronts. The concrete benchtop provides a practical yet stylish solution as a BBQ benchtop
Open Back Porches
Open Back Porches
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
© 2014 Jan Stittleburg for Atlanta Decking & Fence.
Photo of a large traditional back screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Key ResidentialKey Residential
LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Rustic veranda in Dallas with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Front Porch at Golden Hour on Crescent Parkway
Front Porch at Golden Hour on Crescent Parkway
Degnan Design Build + Degnan Design GroupDegnan Design Build + Degnan Design Group
Covered Porch
Inspiration for a classic veranda in New York.
Covered Deck to Screened Porch Conversion in NW Austin
Covered Deck to Screened Porch Conversion in NW Austin
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
Our clients like the look of cedar, so they chose pressure-treated wood for their porch framing and had us wrap it in cedar throughout. For their porch floor, they chose Zuri decking, which we were able to match to the original deck floor.
Weddington Porch
Weddington Porch
DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.
Evergreen Studio
This is an example of a large rustic back screened veranda in Charlotte with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Eagle Creek Outdoor Living Space
Eagle Creek Outdoor Living Space
Adam Gibson DesignAdam Gibson Design
Previously a sun-drenched deck, unusable late afternoon because of the heat, and never utilized in the rain, the indoors seamlessly segues to the outdoors via Marvin's sliding wall system. Retractable Phantom Screens keep out the insects, and skylights let in the natural light stolen from the new roof. Powerful heaters and a fireplace warm it up during cool evenings.
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Patio, Porch or Deck
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Patio, Porch or Deck
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
Weatherwell Aluminum shutters were used to turn this deck from an open unusable space to a luxurious outdoor living space with lounge area, dining area, and jacuzzi. The Aluminum shutters were used to create privacy from the next door neighbors. And the outlook was able to be adjusted with the moveable blades.
Porch
Porch
Studio KohlhaasStudio Kohlhaas
New screened porch added to old Austin home. Outdoor gas fireplace.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic side veranda in Austin with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Indlu Lamanzie
Indlu Lamanzie
April BallietteApril Balliette
Photographer: Ryan Gamma
This is an example of a large contemporary back veranda in Tampa with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Fish Hook Camp
Fish Hook Camp
Winkelman ArchitectureWinkelman Architecture
Photo of a medium sized rustic screened veranda in Portland Maine with 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.
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