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Squareroot ConstructionSquareroot Construction
Photo of a small traditional front veranda in Denver with a roof extension.
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Some current stuff
Bryan Assoc. Inc. ArchitectsBryan Assoc. Inc. Architects
Small traditional front veranda in Chicago with concrete paving and a roof extension.
4 Season Porch
4 Season Porch
David Tyson & Associates Inc.David Tyson & Associates Inc.
David Tyson Design and photos Four season porch with Eze- Breeze window and door system, stamped concrete flooring, gas fireplace with stone veneer.
Design ideas for an expansive classic back screened veranda in Charlotte with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
A Back Porch Addition & Deck Made for Sundays
A Back Porch Addition & Deck Made for Sundays
Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen StudioPine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio
John Welsh
Inspiration for a rustic back screened veranda in Philadelphia with a roof extension.
Winston - Contemporary Waterfront
Winston - Contemporary Waterfront
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Featuring a classic H-shaped plan and minimalist details, the Winston was designed with the modern family in mind. This home carefully balances a sleek and uniform façade with more contemporary elements. This balance is noticed best when looking at the home on axis with the front or rear doors. Simple lap siding serve as a backdrop to the careful arrangement of windows and outdoor spaces. Stepping through a pair of natural wood entry doors gives way to sweeping vistas through the living and dining rooms. Anchoring the left side of the main level, and on axis with the living room, is a large white kitchen island and tiled range surround. To the right, and behind the living rooms sleek fireplace, is a vertical corridor that grants access to the upper level bedrooms, main level master suite, and lower level spaces. Serving as backdrop to this vertical corridor is a floor to ceiling glass display room for a sizeable wine collection. Set three steps down from the living room and through an articulating glass wall, the screened porch is enclosed by a retractable screen system that allows the room to be heated during cold nights. In all rooms, preferential treatment is given to maximize exposure to the rear yard, making this a perfect lakefront home.
Exterior Architecture
Exterior Architecture
Brightwater HomesBrightwater Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized rural front veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Pemberton Screen Porch Addition
Pemberton Screen Porch Addition
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
This is a view inside the recently completed screen porch addition to a residence in Austin, TX Interior Designer: Alison Mountain Interior Design
Large contemporary back screened veranda in Austin with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
The Sweet Marsh - Hampton Lake
The Sweet Marsh - Hampton Lake
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
The back porch, in the South, provides room for entertaining, relaxing, enjoying the views...all in all, it is an outdoor room, with a view. This porch does not disappoint. There is a gracious amount of space - enough for a dinner party, almost alfresco, a sleeper swing, and behind us - an outdoor kitchen. What else could you ask for?
Front stoop
Front stoop
John Joyce dba JOMXarchitectureJohn Joyce dba JOMXarchitecture
Design ideas for a large contemporary front veranda in Chicago with concrete slabs and an awning.
Screen Porch Interior
Screen Porch Interior
Jackson Construction Services, Inc.Jackson Construction Services, Inc.
Photo of a classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Colarik Residence
Colarik Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
This Custom screened in porch showcases TimberTech Pecan decking along with a aluminum railing system. The porch is closed off with matching fascia in two different sizes. The porch itself showcases a pre finished pine ceiling with recessed lights and multiple heaters. The Keystone Team completed this project in the fall of 2015. Photography by Keystone Custom Decks
Ranch to Craftsman
Ranch to Craftsman
Nyhus Design GroupNyhus Design Group
This is an example of a classic front veranda in San Francisco with a roof extension.
The Green Family Home
The Green Family Home
Hearthstone IncHearthstone Inc
Photo of a medium sized rustic veranda in Other with a roof extension and decking.
Sandy's House
Sandy's House
Jernigan HomesJernigan Homes
TJ Drechsel
Photo of a large contemporary back veranda in Other with a fire feature, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Loma Linda 2
Loma Linda 2
VALI homesVALI homes
Bill Timmerman
Medium sized modern front veranda in Phoenix with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Modern Landscape Houston Heights
Modern Landscape Houston Heights
Urbanscapes LLCUrbanscapes LLC
Photo of a small modern front veranda in Houston with a roof extension.
Haberfield House
Haberfield House
Brett Mickan Interior DesignBrett Mickan Interior Design
Thomas Dalhoff
Inspiration for a veranda in Sydney with a roof extension and tiled flooring.
PÉRGOLAS Y CENADORES
PÉRGOLAS Y CENADORES
Palos en DanzaPalos en Danza
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary veranda in Madrid with a pergola.
Insolroll Shades
Insolroll Shades
The Blind Guy of KalispellThe Blind Guy of Kalispell
Large traditional back veranda in Other with decking and an awning.
Mallorca Chandelier
Mallorca Chandelier
Laura Lee DesignsLaura Lee Designs
Chandelier, Laura Lee Designs
Photo of a victorian veranda in San Diego with a roof extension and a living wall.

Veranda with 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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