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White Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Photo by Andrew Hyslop
Design ideas for a small traditional back veranda in Louisville with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
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.
Sunset IV
Sunset IV
Calimia HomeCalimia Home
Photo of a world-inspired veranda in Miami.
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.
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.
Hue Enclosed Front Porch
Hue Enclosed Front Porch
Home EnrichHome Enrich
Design ideas for a medium sized front screened wood railing veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Isle of Palms Whole House Reno
Isle of Palms Whole House Reno
Alpha Home Design & Consulting LLCAlpha Home Design & Consulting LLC
Medium sized nautical front mixed railing veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
Apex Screen Porch
Apex Screen Porch
Catherine French Design, LLC.Catherine French Design, LLC.
Design ideas for a classic wood railing veranda in Raleigh with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
New Custom Home Build
New Custom Home Build
MOSAIC [Design + Build]MOSAIC [Design + Build]
MOSAIC Design + Build recently completed the construction of a custom designed new home. The completed project is a magnificent home that uses the entire site wisely and meets every need of the clients and their family. We believe in a high level of service and pay close attention to even the smallest of details. Consider MOSAIC Design + Build for your new home project.
Farmhouse porch
Farmhouse porch
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
Who wouldn't love to sit and relax on this beautiful farmhouse porch surrounded by modern black windows? Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
This is an example of a small farmhouse front screened veranda in Chicago with a roof extension.
Tranquil Tree House
Tranquil Tree House
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
Contractor: Hughes & Lynn Building & Renovations Photos: Max Wedge Photography
Design ideas for a large classic back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Beach Cottage
Beach Cottage
BROWN DAVIS ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORSBROWN DAVIS ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS
Photo Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Photo of a beach style front veranda in Other with a roof extension and all types of cover.
2017 Southern Living Idea House on Bald Head Island
2017 Southern Living Idea House on Bald Head Island
Whitney Blair Custom HomesWhitney Blair Custom Homes
Southern Living Magazine, Harry Taylor Photography
Inspiration for a beach style veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Los Altos Hills Project #5
Los Altos Hills Project #5
UserUser
Bernard Andre Photography
This is an example of a classic veranda in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.
Farmington Porch Addition
Farmington Porch Addition
M Design ArchitectsM Design Architects
Photo of a country screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Rockville
Rockville
Jennifer Radakovic DesignJennifer Radakovic Design
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Richmond with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
School Street Porch
School Street Porch
LS Winston Building Corp.LS Winston Building Corp.
The ceiling of this porch was cathedraled to make use of the space, and extend the natural stone upward. Ceiling is Fir to match the door.
Inspiration for a classic veranda in Boston.
Elkton Waterfront Home
Elkton Waterfront Home
Avalon Associates, Inc.Avalon Associates, Inc.
Large country back screened veranda in Baltimore with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Beach Style Porch
Beach Style Porch
Beach style side screened veranda in Boston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
House on a Marsh
House on a Marsh
Peter McDonald ArchitectPeter McDonald Architect
Photo Credit: Michael J Lee
Medium sized beach style back screened veranda in Boston with concrete paving and a roof extension.

White 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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