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Patio Dining
Patio Dining
Outdoor LivingOutdoor Living
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back veranda in Hawaii with a water feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Tropical Covered Porch With Moroccan Lanterns
Tropical Covered Porch With Moroccan Lanterns
Shokunin Artisan ConcreteShokunin Artisan Concrete
Outdoor covered lanai/porch with custom concrete and wood furniture. Moroccan lanterns and bright accents were used along with plenty of plants and natural elements. The same wood species and stain were used on both the furniture and ceiling to give the room a cohesive look. / Concrete / Finish: Stardust Color: Marauder's Wasteland / Wood / Species: Pine Stain: Behr Semi-Transparent Natural
Tropical Porch
Tropical Porch
Photo of a world-inspired veranda in Hawaii with a roof extension.
Morillas
Morillas
Studio CocochicStudio Cocochic
Porche en la entrada principal de la vivienda
Inspiration for a large world-inspired front veranda in Seville with a potted garden, tiled flooring and an awning.
French Caribbean Estate
French Caribbean Estate
708 Studios, LLC708 Studios, LLC
This is an example of a world-inspired veranda in Charleston with a roof extension and all types of cover.
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
追分町の切妻屋根の家／大府市
追分町の切妻屋根の家／大府市
永井政光建築設計事務所永井政光建築設計事務所
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired front wood railing veranda with with columns and a roof extension.
Interior Paint
Interior Paint
Richard's Paint ManufacturingRichard's Paint Manufacturing
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back screened veranda in Orlando with decking and a roof extension.
Herston Queenslander
Herston Queenslander
New Leaf Property StylingNew Leaf Property Styling
Styling of the veranda to sell this lovely inner city Queenslander in Brisbane
Small world-inspired front screened veranda in Brisbane with a roof extension.
Secret Coolness
Secret Coolness
TriVistaUSA Design + BuildTriVistaUSA Design + Build
Darko Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Bait Shack
Bait Shack
D'Asign SourceD'Asign Source
This is an example of a large world-inspired back veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
Zeus Park - Entry
Zeus Park - Entry
Vogl ArchitectsVogl Architects
Photo of a large world-inspired front wood railing veranda in Miami with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
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.
縁側
縁側
重量木骨の家（耐震構法SE構法）重量木骨の家（耐震構法SE構法）
大開口とL字型の縁側。隣は畑で遮るものがなく、のびのびとした空間。
This is an example of a world-inspired side veranda in Tokyo Suburbs with a roof extension.
Asian Pergola - St Davids
Asian Pergola - St Davids
TFSinc - Timber Frame Design and ConstructionTFSinc - Timber Frame Design and Construction
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back veranda in Toronto with decking and a pergola.
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
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.
VILLA BLANCHE
VILLA BLANCHE
北野彰作建築研究所北野彰作建築研究所
玄関へのアプローチ空間は、元々有った要素を生かし足りなかった要素は慎重に加えて設計しました。出来るだけ数寄屋の雰囲気を尊重し新たに付加するものについては合致する意匠で纏めました。
Design ideas for a large world-inspired front veranda in Osaka with skirting, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
West Indies Renovation & Addition
West Indies Renovation & Addition
Amanda Webster DesignAmanda Webster Design
Photo Credit: Jessie Preza
Inspiration for a world-inspired back veranda in Jacksonville 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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