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Veranda with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Porch
Traditional Porch
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Nashville with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle"
Photo of a medium sized beach style back veranda in Jacksonville with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Screened Patios
Screened Patios
Rose Quality ExteriorsRose Quality Exteriors
Photo of a rustic screened veranda in Nashville with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
ADDITIONS & REMODELING
ADDITIONS & REMODELING
Keith FriesenKeith Friesen
Front Entry updated to add a porch roof, cedar posts, stone piers, new front entry door, stone, vaulted entry, and exposed aggregate steps to create an inviting Main Entrance to this home.
Bloomer Rustic
Bloomer Rustic
Lampert LumberLampert Lumber
Photo of a medium sized rustic front veranda in Minneapolis with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Spanish Contemporary
Spanish Contemporary
Coast ConstructionCoast Construction
Mediterranean back veranda in San Luis Obispo with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bar area.
Floyd Residence
Floyd Residence
FAZIO ARCHITECTSFAZIO ARCHITECTS
Contemporary screened veranda in Austin with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Net Zero Farmhouse
Net Zero Farmhouse
Silver Maple Construction LLCSilver Maple Construction LLC
Ryan Bent Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized rural side screened veranda in Burlington with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Alvin - Barndominium
Alvin - Barndominium
GAP Custom HomesGAP Custom Homes
Walls Could Talk
Photo of a large country front veranda in Houston with concrete slabs and an awning.
Two Story Addition - Screened Porch, 2 Bathrooms and Upper Deck!
Two Story Addition - Screened Porch, 2 Bathrooms and Upper Deck!
Willis Builders IncWillis Builders Inc
Inspiration for a large traditional back screened veranda in DC Metro with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Ploughmans Window Treatments
Ploughmans Window Treatments
JLS DesignsJLS Designs
This is an example of a large traditional back screened veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Screened & Wrap-around Porch
Screened & Wrap-around Porch
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The homeowners needed to repair and replace their old porch, which they loved and used all the time. The best solution was to replace the screened porch entirely, and include a wrap-around open air front porch to increase curb appeal while and adding outdoor seating opportunities at the front of the house. The tongue and groove wood ceiling and exposed wood and brick add warmth and coziness for the owners while enjoying the bug-free view of their beautifully landscaped yard.
Raised Panel Shutters
Raised Panel Shutters
Armor Building SolutionsArmor Building Solutions
The warm black raised panels shutters and front door contrast against the colorful green on this newly constructed home in Charleston, SC. Raised Panel Shutters complete the look of the exteriors on these homes located in the new and growing Nexton Community. These elegant shutters are known for adding a touch of class, pairing well with virtually any style window for a complete and cohesive look. Custom designed and fabricated to your precise needs, you can be sure that our raised panel shutters will enrich your exterior with added style, curb appeal and value.
Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium
Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium
Ideo ArchitectsIdeo Architects
View of front porch and Entry
This is an example of a large farmhouse front veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Law Street
Law Street
Tourmaline Builders, Inc.Tourmaline Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a large nautical front veranda in San Diego with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The New American Remodeled Home
The New American Remodeled Home
Phantom ScreensPhantom Screens
This remodeled home features Phantom Screens’ motorized retractable wall screen. The home was built in the 1980’s and is a perfect example of the architecture and styling of that time. It has now been transformed with Bahamian styled architecture and will be inspirational to both home owners and builders. Photography: Jeffrey A. Davis Photography
Motorized porch shades
Motorized porch shades
SHADE & SHUTTER EXPOSHADE & SHUTTER EXPO
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Douglassville New Home
Douglassville New Home
LA Kehres BuildingLA Kehres Building
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front veranda in Philadelphia with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Douglassville New Home
Douglassville New Home
LA Kehres BuildingLA Kehres Building
Photo of a medium sized classic front veranda in Philadelphia with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Rustic Home Remodel
Rustic Home Remodel
McCue Construction, Inc.McCue Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a small rustic front 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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