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Wood Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Milton, MA - Whole House Remodel
Milton, MA - Whole House Remodel
Rebel BuildersRebel Builders
This is an example of a large traditional back screened wood railing veranda in Boston with concrete slabs 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.
Elevated Porch Addition
Elevated Porch Addition
Figur ConstructionFigur Construction
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Canoe Camps
Canoe Camps
WoodhullWoodhull
Design ideas for a rustic screened wood railing veranda in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Deck Addition with Fireplace (Screened Porch)
Modern Deck Addition with Fireplace (Screened Porch)
Tunde Decor, LLCTunde Decor, LLC
Screened porch addition
Inspiration for a large modern back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with decking and 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
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs 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.
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.
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Cindy Apple
Medium sized victorian back wood railing veranda in Seattle with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Cape Cod Cottage Front Porch Oasis
Cape Cod Cottage Front Porch Oasis
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This is an example of a traditional front wood railing veranda in Chicago with skirting, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Lake Hartwell
Lake Hartwell
Accent TrussAccent Truss
Design ideas for a rustic wood railing veranda in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
BARNUM MOOSEHORN BUILD
BARNUM MOOSEHORN BUILD
NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILDNORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD
Custom screen porch design on our tiny house/cabin build in Barnum MN. 2/3 concrete posts topped by 10x10 pine timbers stained cedartone. 2 steel plates in between timber and concrete. 4x8 pine timbers painted black, along with screen frame. All of these natural materials and color tones pop nicely against the white metal siding and galvalume roofing. Black framing designed to disappear with black screens leaving the wood and concrete to jump out.
Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
The screen porch has a Fir beam ceiling, Ipe decking, and a flat screen TV mounted over a stone clad gas fireplace.
This is an example of a large traditional back screened wood railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Back Porch
Back Porch
CS Thomas ConstructionCS Thomas Construction
Bevelo copper gas lanterns, herringbone brick floor, and "Haint blue" tongue and groove ceiling.
Rural back wood railing veranda in Other with brick paving, a roof extension and with columns.
Летняя веранда загородного дома в коттеджном посёлке Ла Променад2 (Подмосковье)
Летняя веранда загородного дома в коттеджном посёлке Ла Променад2 (Подмосковье)
Архитектурное бюро ГлушковаАрхитектурное бюро Глушкова
Архитекторы: Дмитрий Глушков, Фёдор Селенин; Фото: Антон Лихтарович
Design ideas for a large contemporary front screened wood railing veranda in Moscow with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
06 - Arlington Historic Back Porch Sitting Area
06 - Arlington Historic Back Porch Sitting Area
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Benjamin Hill Photography
Inspiration for an expansive classic side wood railing veranda in Houston with decking and a roof extension.
Veranda B Floor Plan - McAuliffe
Veranda B Floor Plan - McAuliffe
Front Light Building Co.Front Light Building Co.
Design ideas for a front screened wood railing veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
The screen porch has a Fir beam ceiling, Ipe decking, and a flat screen TV mounted over a stone clad gas fireplace.
Photo of a large classic back screened wood railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
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.
2708 Jenkins Point Road
2708 Jenkins Point Road
Cobb ArchitectsCobb Architects
Large classic back wood railing veranda in Charleston with a fireplace, a roof extension and tiled flooring.

Wood 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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