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Veranda with Skirting and All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Historic Country Home
Historic Country Home
C.E.I.C.E.I.
Photo of a large rural back veranda in DC Metro with skirting, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Captivating Craftsman
Captivating Craftsman
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
New Craftsman style home, approx 3200sf on 60' wide lot. Views from the street, highlighting front porch, large overhangs, Craftsman detailing. Photos by Robert McKendrick Photography.
Beautiful Front Porch Renovation in Middle River
Beautiful Front Porch Renovation in Middle River
Byrd Design and BuildByrd Design and Build
Photo of a coastal front wood railing veranda in Baltimore with skirting, decking and a roof extension.
New Handicap Ramp for homeowner
New Handicap Ramp for homeowner
Wolf PrideWolf Pride
James Anderson was so pleased that he would have easy access to move his wife from and to the house to transfer her to the doctor and back.
Photo of a medium sized classic front veranda in Other with skirting, decking and a roof extension.
白い屋外空間
白い屋外空間
一級建築士事務所エイチ・アーキテクツ一級建築士事務所エイチ・アーキテクツ
パーゴラ正面と隣家側のカーテンを一緒に閉めると真っ白な壁に庭の木々の影が風にゆられてうつろう静かで心地よい空間になります。
Design ideas for a small modern front veranda in Other with skirting, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Ketchum Remodel
Ketchum Remodel
Magleby Construction - Sun ValleyMagleby Construction - Sun Valley
Rustic veranda in Other with skirting, decking and a roof extension.
Cape Cod Cottage Front Porch Oasis
Cape Cod Cottage Front Porch Oasis
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a traditional front wood railing veranda in Chicago with skirting, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Retired and What A view Now
Retired and What A view Now
Medina Exteriors & RemodelingMedina Exteriors & Remodeling
Mr. and Mrs. had retired after spending years in ministry for God. They retired on a lake and had a beautiful view and front porch to enjoy the gorgeous view. We had completed a bathroom remodel for them the year before and had discussed adding a front porch. In the spring of 2020 we finalized the drawings, design and colors. Now, as they enjoy their retirement, not only will they have a great view of every sunset, they can continue to minister to people as they walk by their new front porch.
Beautiful Front Porch Renovation in Middle River
Beautiful Front Porch Renovation in Middle River
Byrd Design and BuildByrd Design and Build
Photo of a beach style front wood railing veranda in Baltimore with skirting, decking and a roof extension.
Cape Cod Addition
Cape Cod Addition
Alair Homes ArlingtonAlair Homes Arlington
Photo of a small side veranda in DC Metro with skirting, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
ADDITIONS & REMODELING
ADDITIONS & REMODELING
Keith FriesenKeith Friesen
This home was built without a covered front porch leaving the front steps, deck exposed to the elements. The porch was added for improved curb appeal and a place for furniture, shade, and LOOK.....a porch swing!
Cary Three Season Room Construction in Riggsbee Farm
Cary Three Season Room Construction in Riggsbee Farm
Archadeck of Raleigh-DurhamArchadeck of Raleigh-Durham
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back mixed railing veranda in Raleigh with skirting and a roof extension.
Pet-Friendly Contemporary Home on the River
Pet-Friendly Contemporary Home on the River
Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJBrendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front metal railing veranda in New York with skirting, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
French Hill // Country Classic
French Hill // Country Classic
Younger HomesYounger Homes
Design ideas for a back metal railing veranda in Austin with skirting, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Front Porch & Entry
Front Porch & Entry
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front wood railing veranda in Chicago with skirting, decking and a roof extension.
Total Backyard Renovations
Total Backyard Renovations
The Burpee Group LLCThe Burpee Group LLC
This is an example of an expansive modern back metal railing veranda in Other with skirting, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Colorado Decks
Colorado Decks
K&A ConstructionK&A Construction
K&A Construction has completed hundreds of decks over the years. This is a sample of some of those projects in an easy to navigate project. K&A Construction takes pride in every deck, pergola, or outdoor feature that we design and construct. The core tenant of K&A Construction is to create an exceptional service and product for an affordable rate. To achieve this goal we commit ourselves to exceptional service, skilled crews, and beautiful products.
Cape Cod Addition
Cape Cod Addition
Alair Homes ArlingtonAlair Homes Arlington
Inspiration for a small side veranda in DC Metro with skirting, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Retired and What A view Now
Retired and What A view Now
Medina Exteriors & RemodelingMedina Exteriors & Remodeling
Mr. and Mrs. had retired after spending years in ministry for God. They retired on a lake and had a beautiful view and front porch to enjoy the gorgeous view. We had completed a bathroom remodel for them the year before and had discussed adding a front porch. In the spring of 2020 we finalized the drawings, design and colors. Now, as they enjoy their retirement, not only will they have a great view of every sunset, they can continue to minister to people as they walk by their new front porch.
パーゴラ正面のカーテンを追加
パーゴラ正面のカーテンを追加
一級建築士事務所エイチ・アーキテクツ一級建築士事務所エイチ・アーキテクツ
パーゴラ正面にも屋外用カーテンを追加しました。
Inspiration for a small modern front veranda in Other with skirting, tiled flooring and a pergola.

Veranda with Skirting and All Types of Cover 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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