Veranda with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

Nashville | Green Hills

design by Christina Perry

Large classic front veranda in Nashville with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Front porch

Meyer Design

This farmhouse front porch is quite charming with its stained shiplap ceiling and white posts. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
Large rural front veranda in Chicago with a roof extension, with columns and concrete slabs.

Pecan Creek, Horseshoe Bay

Reece McIver Homes

Mark Adams
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Austin with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Cedar Wrap Around Porches and Shutters

Good Charlotte Cedar

Back Porch: Custom handrails wrap all around, and beautifully accent stone and wood work.
Design ideas for a large traditional front veranda in Charlotte with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Resort style mid-century modern living spaces

Luciole Design Inc.

Design ideas for a large retro back veranda in Sacramento with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.

Exterior Lantern Lighting

French Market Lanterns

Rustic front veranda in Houston with concrete slabs.

PVC Porch Columns with Aluminum Railing

Mjolnir Construction

Take a look at the striking porch columns and railing we designed and built for this customer! The PVC columns are supplied by Prestige DIY Products and constructed with a combination of a 12"x12"x40" box, and a 9" to 6" tapered column which sits on the box. Both the box and tapered column are plain panel and feature solid crown moulding trim for an elegant, yet modern appearance. Did you know our PVC columns are constructed with no visible fasteners! All trim is secured with highly durable PVC glue and double sided commercial grade tape. The column panels themselves are assembled using Smart Lock™ corner technology so you won't see any overlapping sides and finishing nails here, only perfectly mitered edges! We also installed solid wood blocking behind the PVC columns for a strong railing connection. The aluminum railing supplied by Imperial Kool Ray is the most popular among new home builders in the Ottawa area and for good reason. It’s ease of installation, strength and appearance makes it the first choice for any of our customers. We were also tasked with replacing a rather transparent vinyl fence with a more traditional solid panel to provide additional privacy in the backyard.

Monier Project

Executive Developers, LLC

front porch
Design ideas for a large classic front veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Holloway | Mid-Century Modern Farmhouse

Vision Interiors

The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedroom's rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with a view out windows and a private guest suite. Architect: Visbeen Architects Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: AVB Inc.

Lowell New Home Build

Hauschild Custom Builders

This is an example of a medium sized back screened veranda in Grand Rapids with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

3 Season Room with Finnish Sauna

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Charles and Samantha enjoy doing DIY work and decorating and have made numerous updates to the interior of their home over the years. Their sense of style inspired a slightly rustic, warm wood interior in the room. In addition to space for the sauna, another essential thing to them was a comfortable area for relaxing and reading. We designed this three-season porch to accommodate a large sectional and the sauna.

Traditional Casual Home

Kimberley Kay Interiors

Just adding an inviting rug + chair set + plants will allow your guests to feel invited and welcomed with a charming porch.
Small traditional front veranda in Detroit with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Floyd Residence

FAZIO ARCHITECTS

Contemporary screened veranda in Austin with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

1959 Indianapolis Show Home Renovation

Steve Gray Renovations Inc.

Steve Gray Renovations
Photo of a retro front veranda in Indianapolis with concrete slabs.

Mother-in-law Cottage

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
This is an example of a small classic side screened veranda in Nashville with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Vaulted Front Porch Design Ideas

Stanton Homes

Brick steps lead to the dark brown painted front door, with vaulted porch ceiling above. See the craftsman details and woodwork on the porch columns and headers.

Patios & Sidewalks

Global Garage - Concrete Coating Specialists

Inspiration for a medium sized classic front veranda in Denver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

612 Wampler Drive

Cobb Architects

Holger Obenaus
This is an example of a large coastal back veranda in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen and concrete slabs.

Inglenook Grove

Riverwood Homes of Colorado

Photo of a medium sized classic front veranda in Denver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Motorized porch shades

SHADE & SHUTTER EXPO

Design ideas for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Veranda with Concrete Slabs 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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