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Canoe Camps
Canoe Camps
WoodhullWoodhull
Design ideas for a rustic screened wood railing veranda in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension.
Weston Manor
Weston Manor
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized country front wood railing veranda in Boston with with columns.
Sea Hawk
Sea Hawk
Surfside Home Co.Surfside Home Co.
Screened-in porch with painted cedar shakes.
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style front screened wood railing veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Richardson Residence
Richardson Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Photo of a large nautical back screened wood railing veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Sullivans Island Mix
Sullivans Island Mix
Jill Howard Design StudioJill Howard Design Studio
This is an example of a large beach style back screened wood railing veranda in Charleston with a roof extension.
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
This is an example of an expansive coastal back wood railing veranda in Charleston with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Coastal Chic
Coastal Chic
Waterlily InteriorsWaterlily Interiors
Stylish Productions
Photo of a coastal front wood railing veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Photo of a medium sized traditional back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
NOËL 2020
NOËL 2020
RénoDéco etc.RénoDéco etc.
Designer Lyne Brunet
Photo of a medium sized rural front wood railing veranda in Montreal with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
Thimble Island Victorian Home
Thimble Island Victorian Home
Joseph Sepot ArchitectsJoseph Sepot Architects
This wraparound porch offers the perfect location to find shelter from the midday sun, enjoy a cool drink, and take in panoramic views of Long Island Sound. Jim Fiora Photography LLC
03 - Charleston Front Porch
03 - Charleston Front Porch
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
www.felixsanchez.com
This is an example of an expansive traditional front wood railing veranda in Houston with with columns and a roof extension.
Custom Modern Porch in Lake Forest Illinois
Custom Modern Porch in Lake Forest Illinois
Fraerman Associates ArchitectureFraerman Associates Architecture
Inspiration for a large classic back screened wood railing veranda in Chicago with a roof extension and stamped concrete.
Cathedral 4 season porch and deck
Cathedral 4 season porch and deck
EMD BuildersEMD Builders
Four season porch with cathedral ceiling, wrapped and distressed beams, tongue and groove ceilings and white tinted rough sawn shiplap walls
This is an example of a medium sized rural back wood railing veranda in Boston.
Island inspiration
Island inspiration
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Expansive traditional back wire cable railing veranda in DC Metro with all types of cover.
Northern MN Lakeside Home
Northern MN Lakeside Home
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
This lower level screen porch feels like an extension of the family room and of the back yard. This all-weather sectional provides a a comfy place for entertaining and just readying a book. Quirky waterski sconces proudly show visitors one of the activities you can expect to enjoy at the lake.
Kiawah Island Deck and Pool Addition
Kiawah Island Deck and Pool Addition
Koenig Homes, LLCKoenig Homes, LLC
Photo of a beach style screened wood railing veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
Sullivan's Island Remodel
Sullivan's Island Remodel
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Exterior porch on historic Sullivan's Island home. Exposed rafters, custom-milled nostalgic stair railing, Marvin black clad windows, decorative lanterns and painted deck flooring.
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Moreland - Palmetto Bluff Low Country Transitional Home
Moreland - Palmetto Bluff Low Country Transitional Home
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Inspiration for a traditional back screened wire cable railing veranda in Charleston with concrete paving and a roof extension.

Wood Railing, Wire Cable Railing 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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