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Veranda with a Bar Area Ideas and Designs

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Hamptons Renovation
Hamptons Renovation
Petrie Interior DesignsPetrie Interior Designs
Renovated outdoor patio by Petrie Point Interior Designs. Lorin Klaris Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style back veranda in New York with decking, a roof extension and a bar area.
The Lake House
The Lake House
Urban RestorationUrban Restoration
Inspiration for a beach style veranda in Seattle with a roof extension and a bar area.
Staging
Staging
Mãkena InteriorsMãkena Interiors
Mid Century Palm Springs Outdoor Cabana, Pool house,
Contemporary veranda in Other with a bar area.
Deephaven Craftsman
Deephaven Craftsman
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
An outdoor sink makes garden cleanup easy. Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photos: Susan Gilmore
Inspiration for a large traditional side veranda in Minneapolis with a roof extension, brick paving and a bar area.
Keowee Springs Retreat
Keowee Springs Retreat
Gabriel Builders Inc.Gabriel Builders Inc.
Will Keown
Inspiration for a rustic veranda in Other with a bar area.
Mill Spring Modern Farmhouse
Mill Spring Modern Farmhouse
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
Photography by Todd Crawford
This is an example of a large country veranda in Charlotte with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Modern Oak Lodge
Modern Oak Lodge
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
A local homeowner partnered with VPC Builders to create the mountain retreat of his dreams. The custom-built, two-level residence stands at 3200 square feet and features three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a bonus room, and a two-car garage. Upon arrival, viewers are immediately captivated by a modern double front door, unique cedar trim, and bold dark colors. The exterior showcases Cypress siding and black roofing. A thin-cut, natural stone veneer placed around the covered front porch incorporates the rustic mountain setting. Inside the home, the natural lighting provides a bright and crisp space that compliments the recessed lighting and hickory engineered flooring. The living room boasts a reclaimed accent mantle, true steel beams, and a vaulted ceiling. The area provides an ideal space for entertaining on cooler evenings with a full steel gas fireplace. The kitchen and dining area are visible from the living room and were custom-designed to reflect the homeowner’s passion for cooking. The kitchen harbors a double-thick island top, stunning quartz countertops, a six-burner oven, steel hood, and a full custom quartz backsplash...perfect for an aspiring chef. The master bedroom, complete with a deck access and full bath, provides the homeowner with a private getaway. The master bathroom has a double vanity sink with a quartz countertop and a full glass steam shower. Each of the two guest rooms are fit for a queen-sized bed. They each include a full bath displaying stunning tile designs and built-in showers. Another noteworthy attribute of the home is a covered back porch deck that features a fireplace, television mount, and a built-in bar window that connects to the kitchen. Modern Rustic Lodge truly offers a stunning escape to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Every detail was tailored to complement the homeowner’s lifestyle and avocations. VPC is confident that this home will provide mountain adventures and lasting memories for years to come.
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.
Architectural Details
Architectural Details
Rice and Brown ArchitectsRice and Brown Architects
In order for the kitchen to serve the back porch, I designed the window opening to be a glass garage door, with continuous granite countertop. It's perfect.
Vastu House
Vastu House
Aline Architecture inc.Aline Architecture inc.
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Boston with a roof extension and a bar area.
3 Season Room Feature
3 Season Room Feature
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
We designed a three season room with removable window/screens and a large sliding screen door. The Walnut matte rectified field tile floors are heated, We included an outdoor TV, ceiling fans and a linear fireplace insert with star Fyre glass. Outside, we created a seating area around a fire pit and fountain water feature, as well as a new patio for grilling.
2018 Artisan Home Tour
2018 Artisan Home Tour
Housing First MinnesotaHousing First Minnesota
2018 Artisan Home Tour Photo: LandMark Photography Builder: John Kraemer & Sons
Photo of a veranda in Minneapolis with a bar area.
Orr Residence
Orr Residence
Synthesis Design Inc.Synthesis Design Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary back veranda in Vancouver with decking and a bar area.
Wittman Deck
Wittman Deck
Logan's Hammer Building & RenovationLogan's Hammer Building & Renovation
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Seattle with a bar area.
Outdoor Kitchen Grill
Outdoor Kitchen Grill
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Photo by Tre Dunham
Medium sized contemporary back veranda in Austin with a roof extension and a bar area.
Piermont Beach House
Piermont Beach House
Janelle InteriorsJanelle Interiors
two fish digital
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style back veranda in Los Angeles with decking, a roof extension and a bar area.
Attached Louvered Roof with Bar
Attached Louvered Roof with Bar
American Louvered Roof SystemsAmerican Louvered Roof Systems
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back veranda in Louisville with concrete slabs, a pergola and a bar area.
Modern/Contemporary Deck and Bar
Modern/Contemporary Deck and Bar
ELA Outdoor LivingELA Outdoor Living
The outdoor bar houses triple storage drawers, a sink with double access door, a trash drawer, a stainless steel front refrigerator and a glass front refrigerator. Located in Bucks County, PA.
Manor Road Residence
Manor Road Residence
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
spacecrafting
Photo of a medium sized classic back veranda in Minneapolis with brick paving, a roof extension and a bar area.
Key West Residence
Key West Residence
Bender & Associates ArchitectsBender & Associates Architects
Barry Fitzgerald
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired veranda in Miami with decking, a roof extension and a bar area.

Veranda with a Bar Area 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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