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White Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Fiery Screen Porch
Fiery Screen Porch
place architecture:designplace architecture:design
Place architecture:design enlarged the existing home with an inviting over-sized screened-in porch, an adjacent outdoor terrace, and a small covered porch over the door to the mudroom. These three additions accommodated the needs of the clients’ large family and their friends, and allowed for maximum usage three-quarters of the year. A design aesthetic with traditional trim was incorporated, while keeping the sight lines minimal to achieve maximum views of the outdoors. ©Tom Holdsworth
Elmwood Avenue Screened Porch
Elmwood Avenue Screened Porch
Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a small classic back screened veranda in Charleston with a roof extension.
Sussex
Sussex
Beacon StreetBeacon Street
Large outdoor covered porch with built-in gas fireplace.
This is an example of a classic back wood railing veranda in Raleigh with a fireplace and a roof extension.
The Branches
The Branches
Elle Du Monde LLCElle Du Monde LLC
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse back screened mixed railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Fireside | Home Addition
Fireside | Home Addition
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
A technology-free gathering space for the family to enjoy together. This transitional four season porch was created as an extension from the client's main living room. With the floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace, and windows the space brings in warmth and coziness throughout the space. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography, Inc
Tyler Lakehouse
Tyler Lakehouse
BGI DesignBGI Design
This is an example of an expansive beach style back veranda in Dallas with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Nelms porch
Nelms porch
Wood Wise Design & RemodelingWood Wise Design & Remodeling
This beautiful screened porch is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors. The vaulted ceiling has skylights to allow light into the interior of the home. The fireplace makes it enjoyable year round.
Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
This is an example of a large classic back veranda in Nashville with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Southampton Village
Southampton Village
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
Photo of a medium sized beach style back veranda in New York with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Sophicated Native - Wilston
Sophicated Native - Wilston
Rylo CoRylo Co
Straight off the dining area of the open plan Kitchen/Living/Dining we opted for a beautiful lounge setting. An outdoor rug and throw cushions create a cozy lounge room feel outdoors.
Bright Screened-In Porch
Bright Screened-In Porch
Harbour Towne ConstructionHarbour Towne Construction
This beautiful, bright screened-in porch is a natural extension of this Atlanta home. With high ceilings and a natural stone stairway leading to the backyard, this porch is the perfect addition for summer.
Ockley Manor 2
Ockley Manor 2
Kingswood Custom HomesKingswood Custom Homes
Design ideas for a back screened veranda in Charlotte with natural stone paving.
#RaspberryHillHouse - Main Floor and Porch
#RaspberryHillHouse - Main Floor and Porch
Alma HomesAlma Homes
Laura Rae Photography
Photo of a large romantic back screened veranda in Minneapolis with a roof extension.
Custom Atlanta Home
Custom Atlanta Home
Vincent Longo Custom BuildersVincent Longo Custom Builders
Inspiration for a small classic back veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension and tiled flooring.
Bourbon, Cigars and Guitars on the Water
Bourbon, Cigars and Guitars on the Water
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Riegler Photography
Inspiration for a back veranda in Other with brick paving and a roof extension.
Santa Barbara Modern
Santa Barbara Modern
Faulkner Perrin Custom HomesFaulkner Perrin Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large modern back screened veranda in Dallas with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Waban Hill Rd
Waban Hill Rd
RBL ArchitectsRBL Architects
Photo of a large contemporary back screened veranda in Boston with tiled flooring, a roof extension and all types of cover.
Kangaroo Point Apartment
Kangaroo Point Apartment
Dani Louis DesignDani Louis Design
Dani Louis Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Brisbane with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Southern Living August 2015 Feature
Southern Living August 2015 Feature
European Stone ConceptsEuropean Stone Concepts
Photography by Laurey Glenn
This is an example of a medium sized country back veranda in Richmond with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Pittsboro Addition + Renovation
Pittsboro Addition + Renovation
BuildSenseBuildSense
Lissa Gotwals Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional back screened veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.

White Back Veranda 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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