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World-Inspired Veranda with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Secret Coolness
Secret Coolness
TriVistaUSA Design + BuildTriVistaUSA Design + Build
Darko Photography
Medium sized world-inspired screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
田尻の家
田尻の家
柴設計柴設計
Inspiration for a world-inspired veranda in Other with decking, a roof extension and all types of cover.
My Houzz: Iris Dankner
My Houzz: Iris Dankner
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a world-inspired veranda in New York with decking 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.
Beauty Point
Beauty Point
FLOW interiors and stylingFLOW interiors and styling
The owners wanted this outdoor area to feel like an extension of their indoor living area. Time is spent relaxing in this space all year 'round.
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back veranda in Sydney with a roof extension.
Landings wood floor install
Landings wood floor install
International Wood FloorsInternational Wood Floors
Photo of a small world-inspired back screened veranda in Tampa with decking and a roof extension.
House by the Beach
House by the Beach
Shreya Krishnan Design OfficeShreya Krishnan Design Office
View of verandah
World-inspired veranda in Chennai with a roof extension.
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Deck, Patio or Porch
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Deck, Patio or Porch
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
The back patio of this tropical beachside home was enclosed with aluminum shutters to ensure home safety AND privacy while keeping style. The louvers can moved in any position, yet still unable to be penetrated. The panels could also be key locked with a double shute bolt allowing the homeowners front porch furniture to be secure. The multifold installation allowed the owners to completely open the shutters back if they wanted the total outside feel.
Cornfeld
Cornfeld
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a world-inspired veranda in Miami with a roof extension.
海を眺める暮らし
海を眺める暮らし
株式会社ライフ・ステージ株式会社ライフ・ステージ
玄関ポーチのタイルはあえて3色混合
This is an example of a large world-inspired front screened veranda in Tokyo Suburbs with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
St. Kitts Luxury Villa
St. Kitts Luxury Villa
Herlong ArchitectsHerlong Architects
World-inspired back veranda in Charleston with a roof extension.
Porch and Pergola
Porch and Pergola
Rooms Without WallsRooms Without Walls
Extension of existing gable on the back of the house with an arched chevron pattern in the front and a pergola on the side of the new roof. Pergola is made with a western red rough cedar to match the beams, posts, and trim of the new covered patio. Stained concrete and landscaping was existing. Design included the patio cover and pergola. - Picture by "Scott Ward"
Lifestyle by Design
Lifestyle by Design
Ashley Camper PhotographyAshley Camper Photography
Photo: Ashley Camper © 2013 Houzz
Photo of a world-inspired veranda in Hawaii with a roof extension.
Pearl
Pearl
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
The Pearl is a Contemporary styled Florida Tropical home. The Pearl was designed and built by Josh Wynne Construction. The design was a reflection of the unusually shaped lot which is quite pie shaped. This green home is expected to achieve the LEED Platinum rating and is certified Energy Star, FGBC Platinum and FPL BuildSmart. Photos by Ryan Gamma
Arlington Joglo
Arlington Joglo
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back veranda in DC Metro with decking and a pergola.
Phantom
Phantom
PHANTOM RETRACTABLE SCREENSPHANTOM RETRACTABLE SCREENS
This is an example of a world-inspired back screened veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Island Style
Island Style
UserUser
Rex Maximillian
This is an example of a large world-inspired back veranda in Hawaii with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Vero Beach Residence
Vero Beach Residence
Jorge Rosso Architecture/InteriorsJorge Rosso Architecture/Interiors
World-inspired veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
暖炉のある景色
暖炉のある景色
クラフトホーム株式会社クラフトホーム株式会社
Design ideas for a world-inspired side veranda in Tokyo Suburbs with a roof extension.
K様邸
K様邸
WA-SO design　-有限会社 和想-WA-SO design　-有限会社 和想-
Photo by ： Yasunori Shimomura
World-inspired back veranda in Osaka with a roof extension.

World-Inspired 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 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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