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Victorian Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Shingle-syle Victorian
Photo of a victorian front veranda in Boston.
Jetties House
Jetties House
Chip Webster ArchitectureChip Webster Architecture
Architecture:Chip Webster Architecture Interiors: Kathleen Hay
Medium sized victorian front veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
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Woodturning & Millwork
Nereo WoodworkingNereo Woodworking
Inspiration for a victorian veranda in San Francisco.
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From Europe To YouFrom Europe To You
This is an example of a victorian back veranda in New York.
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McCloud Residence
Scott Edwards ArchitectureScott Edwards Architecture
Photo of a victorian front veranda in Portland with a roof extension.
Fall Style
Fall Style
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Rikki Snyder Photography © 2012 Houzz
Victorian front veranda in New York.
Victorian Front Porch
Victorian Front Porch
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
Our clients decided that they wanted us to create a new front porch that was inspired by the historic photos, but they were not searching for an exact replica: nothing that would cost excessive amounts of money trying to recreate historic details. Rather the goal was to create something that was a visually similar using off the shelf parts that we could order through our lumber yard and standard suppliers. A&J Photography, Inc.
Heytesbury House
Heytesbury House
Suzanne Hunt ArchitectSuzanne Hunt Architect
This is an example of a victorian front veranda in Perth with decking and a roof extension.
Nashville Avenue Home Addition & Renovation in New Orleans, La.
Nashville Avenue Home Addition & Renovation in New Orleans, La.
Archi-Dinamica Architects, LLCArchi-Dinamica Architects, LLC
renovated front porch
Design ideas for a victorian front veranda in New Orleans with an outdoor kitchen.
Turn of the Century Addition
Turn of the Century Addition
J.Sweitzer-Architects LLCJ.Sweitzer-Architects LLC
As seen the alley accessible garage appears to have been associated with the original all along. The character, shaping and color scheme all match the existing home
Gingerbread Victorian Mount Kisco
Gingerbread Victorian Mount Kisco
Sunrise Building & Remodeling IncSunrise Building & Remodeling Inc
Complete renovation and restoration of decorative Victorian wood porch
This is an example of a victorian veranda in New York.
Montecito Shingle Style Home
Montecito Shingle Style Home
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography
Victorian veranda in Santa Barbara with a roof extension.
Northbrook
Northbrook
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The front porch provides a welcoming space to watch over the neighborhood and to greet visitors. This LEED Platinum Certified custom home was built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Victorian Porch
Victorian Porch
Klassen Remodeling & Design, Inc.Klassen Remodeling & Design, Inc.
Low maintenance Victorian Porch addition
Inspiration for a victorian veranda in Milwaukee with a roof extension.
Elm Street Front Porch Remodel
Elm Street Front Porch Remodel
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
This beautiful home in Westfield, NJ needed a little front porch TLC. Anthony James Master builders came in and secured the structure by replacing the old columns with brand new custom columns. The team created custom screens for the side porch area creating two separate spaces that can be enjoyed throughout the warmer and cooler New Jersey months.
New Canaan Renovation
New Canaan Renovation
Julianne StirlingJulianne Stirling
Nancy Hill
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian back screened veranda in New York with a roof extension.
Old Metairie, Hotard General Contracting 2
Old Metairie, Hotard General Contracting 2
Jefferson Door CompanyJefferson Door Company
Jefferson Door supplied: exterior doors (custom Sapele mahogany), interior doors (Buffelen), windows (Marvin windows), shutters (custom Sapele mahogany), columns (HB&G), crown moulding, baseboard and door hardware (Emtek). House was built by Hotard General Contracting, Inc.
Traditional Porch
Traditional Porch
Photo of a victorian veranda in Miami with brick paving.
Gatsby
Gatsby
SV DesignSV Design
The client admired this Victorian home from afar for many years before purchasing it. The extensive rehabilitation restored much of the house to its original style and grandeur; interior spaces were transformed in function while respecting the elaborate details of the era. A new kitchen, breakfast area, study and baths make the home fully functional and comfortably livable. Photo Credit: Sam Gray

Victorian Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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.
Elm Street Front Porch Remodel
Elm Street Front Porch Remodel
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
This beautiful home in Westfield, NJ needed a little front porch TLC. Anthony James Master builders came in and secured the structure by replacing the old columns with brand new custom columns. The team created custom screens for the side porch area creating two separate spaces that can be enjoyed throughout the warmer and cooler New Jersey months.
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