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World-Inspired Green Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Timber Framed Screen Porch
Timber Framed Screen Porch
Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc.Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc.
This beautiful screened in porch was handcrafted from Western Red Cedar. Photos Credit: Archer & Buchanan Architecture
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back veranda in Philadelphia.
Hawaiian Cottage Style
Hawaiian Cottage Style
Fine Design Interiors, Inc.Fine Design Interiors, Inc.
Collection of homes depicting designs of “Hawaiian Cottage Style” Photography by Pablo McLoud Waipio Mauka Cottage – Stylish Classic Beach Cottage – Colorful Retro Beach Cottage – Kukio Guest Cottage
Mucciollo Residence
Mucciollo Residence
AppiaGroupAppiaGroup
Katka Konecna
Photo of a world-inspired veranda in Other.
West Indies House Design
West Indies House Design
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
Michael McVay
World-inspired veranda in Miami with a roof extension and brick paving.
Arlington Joglo
Arlington Joglo
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back veranda in DC Metro with decking and a pergola.
奈良の庭
奈良の庭
株式会社 荒木造園設計株式会社 荒木造園設計
World-inspired veranda in Other.
A Southern Man's Retreat
A Southern Man's Retreat
New Leaf BuildersNew Leaf Builders
David Clark
Design ideas for a world-inspired front veranda in Charleston.
Crestwood 2 Story Cabana/Home Theatre Addition
Crestwood 2 Story Cabana/Home Theatre Addition
Legal Eagle ContractorsLegal Eagle Contractors
What a jungle-like feel, elevated in this second story cabana built of treated lumber and poles for the canopy. The drainage aspect of the design took special consideration because of its flat floor and environmental surroundings. The floor consists of 3" d. rubber mat squares to accommodate wet feet from the pool area below. The first story directly underneath the cabana contains a home theatre and game room.
Stillwater Place
Stillwater Place
Tongue & Groove Design + BuildTongue & Groove Design + Build
Inspiration for a world-inspired veranda in Wilmington.
Kichler
Kichler
Destination LightingDestination Lighting
Kichler has designed their Hatteras Bay collection with the utmost care and detail. The slightly weathered copper finish looks great in a seaside setting or covered porch. Five rotating blades keep you cool with the 4-light light kit will help add ambient lighting to the space. Kichler's attention to detail is evident in this sturdy nautical ceiling fan that is built to last.
Sunroom
Sunroom
Richmond Hill Interiors, llcRichmond Hill Interiors, llc
Paul Johnson photography
Design ideas for a world-inspired veranda in Charleston.
Intimate waterfront deck inspired by Japanese pagoda design
Intimate waterfront deck inspired by Japanese pagoda design
Master Remodelers Inc.Master Remodelers Inc.
Located in a lovely residential garden in Fox Chapel, just outside of Pittsburgh, PA design-build contractor: Regis McQuaide, Master Remodelers... designer: Junko Higashibeppu, Master Remodelers
Stuart Inlet
Stuart Inlet
Rob Downey PhotographyRob Downey Photography
Rob Downey
Expansive world-inspired back veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
MUKUL RESORT NICARAGUA
MUKUL RESORT NICARAGUA
HDL Interior DesignHDL Interior Design
Photo of a world-inspired veranda in Other.
Backyard Art Studio
Backyard Art Studio
Hauch Design PLLCHauch Design PLLC
Tea room screen porch with removable screens. Custom made sliding front door pull handles.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back screened veranda in Raleigh with a roof extension.
Coastal Modern by Tim Clarke
Coastal Modern by Tim Clarke
Penguin Random House, LLCPenguin Random House, LLC
Reprinted from Coastal Modern by Tim Clarke. Copyright © 2012. Photos © 2012 by Noah Webb
Inspiration for a world-inspired veranda in New York.
Hale Ho'omalu
Hale Ho'omalu
Antony HomesAntony Homes
David Duncan Livingston
Photo of a world-inspired veranda in Hawaii.
French Caribbean Estate
French Caribbean Estate
708 Studios, LLC708 Studios, LLC
Inspiration for a world-inspired front veranda in Charleston with a roof extension and all types of cover.
Вилла All Saints
Вилла All Saints
Татьяна КуренковаТатьяна Куренкова
This is an example of a world-inspired veranda in Moscow.
Front Porch Remodel 2017
Front Porch Remodel 2017
Stearns Design BuildStearns Design Build
Photo of a large world-inspired front veranda in Austin with natural stone paving and an awning.

World-Inspired Green Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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