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White Veranda with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Screened-In Porch
Screened-In Porch
Beth Howley Creative LLCBeth Howley Creative LLC
Beach style back screened wire cable railing veranda in Grand Rapids with decking and a roof extension.
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.
Second Floor Front Porch
Second Floor Front Porch
CS Thomas ConstructionCS Thomas Construction
"Haint blue" tongue and groove ceiling, bed swing, mahogany doors and flooring, and Bevelo gas lanterns.
Front veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Apex Screen Porch
Apex Screen Porch
Catherine French Design, LLC.Catherine French Design, LLC.
Custom outdoor Screen Porch with Scandinavian accents and teak furniture
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back screened veranda in Raleigh with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Arlington Farm House
Arlington Farm House
Christine Kelly / Crafted ArchitectureChristine Kelly / Crafted Architecture
New stone front porch with gas lanterns and new second story addition.
Design ideas for a farmhouse front veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Costa Del Rey Back Porch, Pavilion and Outdoor Kitchen
Costa Del Rey Back Porch, Pavilion and Outdoor Kitchen
WellDone Building ProjectsWellDone Building Projects
Design ideas for a classic back veranda in Houston with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bbq area.
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.
Shipwright Street Screened Porch
Shipwright Street Screened Porch
Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
Photography: Jason Stemple
Large nautical back screened veranda in Charleston with a roof extension.
Our Work
Our Work
Squareroot ConstructionSquareroot Construction
Photo of a small traditional front veranda in Denver with a roof extension.
Eastern Avenue
Eastern Avenue
Bayview BuildersBayview Builders
David Burroughs
This is an example of a small classic front veranda in Baltimore with 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.
Southern Living Photos
Southern Living Photos
Southern LivingSouthern Living
This is an example of a classic veranda in Birmingham with decking and a roof extension.
Poughkeepsie New York Residence
Poughkeepsie New York Residence
Jeff Wilkinson, RAJeff Wilkinson, RA
Exterior Covered Porch leading into the Family Room. Photo by Michael Gabor
Traditional veranda in New York with a roof extension.
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Photo of an expansive traditional back wire cable railing veranda in DC Metro with all types of cover and a bbq area.
Baton Rouge Residence
Baton Rouge Residence
Peacock PaversPeacock Pavers
Rice White Peacock Pavers are used on the exterior entertaining spaces and pool surround
Contemporary veranda in New Orleans with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Blue Door Farmhouse
Blue Door Farmhouse
Lakeside Custom HomesLakeside Custom Homes
Front door entry of modern farmhouse
Design ideas for a large farmhouse front veranda with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Coquina Sands Custom Home
Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Coquina Sands Custom Home
CRx - The Cure for the Common BuildCRx - The Cure for the Common Build
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired front veranda in Other with brick paving and a roof extension.
Louvered Roofs
Louvered Roofs
Patios ReimaginedPatios Reimagined
Tilt the roof blades per your preference, at the touch of a button, integrate side elements such as zipshades, sliding panels, to protect from sun, bugs and rain, and make your outdoor another indoor space!
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.
Blue Porch Makeover
Blue Porch Makeover
UserUser
This is an example of a coastal veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.

White Veranda with All Types of Cover 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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