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Giles Screened Pavilion
Giles Screened Pavilion
John M. Holmes ArchitectJohn M. Holmes Architect
j. holmes
Inspiration for a traditional veranda in Birmingham.
Ponte Vedra Intracoastal
Ponte Vedra Intracoastal
Denneen Custom Home BuildersDenneen Custom Home Builders
This is an example of a beach style screened veranda in Jacksonville with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase
Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase
Stone Acorn BuildersStone Acorn Builders
Large country back veranda in Houston with brick paving and a roof extension.
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Front porch
Front porch
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
Beautiful wooden front door adds all the charm to this modern farmhouse porch. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
Inspiration for a large farmhouse front veranda in Chicago with concrete slabs, a roof extension and with columns.
urban farmhouse
urban farmhouse
Allen Irvin - DesignerAllen Irvin - Designer
screened porch, outdoor living, outdoor kitchen
Photo of a large country back screened veranda in Houston with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Washington Street
Washington Street
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Design ideas for a traditional veranda in Chicago.
Litchfield County Farmhouse
Litchfield County Farmhouse
Joshua Smith IncJoshua Smith Inc
Design ideas for a rural screened veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
The Beach House
The Beach House
DiMauro Architects, Inc.DiMauro Architects, Inc.
Beach style front veranda in Providence with a potted garden and a roof extension.
Screened Patios
Screened Patios
Rose Quality ExteriorsRose Quality Exteriors
Photo of a rustic screened veranda in Nashville with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Hickory Hill - Cozy Lake Cottage
Hickory Hill - Cozy Lake Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography
3 Season Room Feature
3 Season Room Feature
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
We designed a three season room with removable window/screens and a large sliding screen door. The Walnut matte rectified field tile floors are heated, We included an outdoor TV, ceiling fans and a linear fireplace insert with star Fyre glass. Outside, we created a seating area around a fire pit and fountain water feature, as well as a new patio for grilling.
Lake Keowee Custom Home Porch
Lake Keowee Custom Home Porch
Dillard-Jones Builders, LLCDillard-Jones Builders, LLC
expansive covered porch with stunning lake views, features large stone fireplace, tv and a grilling station
Design ideas for an expansive rustic veranda in Other with a roof extension, decking and a bbq area.
Lamberth Drive
Lamberth Drive
Plank & PillowPlank & Pillow
Henry Jones
Inspiration for a rural back veranda in Other.
88 Salthouse Lane
88 Salthouse Lane
McDonald Architects, LLCMcDonald Architects, LLC
Screened-in sunroom/porch with Romanesque column details.
Large nautical screened veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
Marietta Modern Farmhouse
Marietta Modern Farmhouse
Alan Clark Architects, LLCAlan Clark Architects, LLC
Jeff Herr Photography
Design ideas for a rural screened veranda in Atlanta with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Trachman Screened in Porch
Trachman Screened in Porch
Willis Builders IncWillis Builders Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Шале на Истре
Шале на Истре
ARK BÜROARK BÜRO
Открытая терраса в загородном бревенчатом доме. Авторы Диана Генералова, Марина Каманина, фотограф Михаил Калинин
Photo of a large rustic side veranda in Moscow with a roof extension.
1 Browning Rd.
1 Browning Rd.
Reminiscent Homes, LLC.Reminiscent Homes, LLC.
This Beautiful Screened Porch has a beautiful Brick Fireplace, brick floors and a two-story vaulted ceiling.
Design ideas for a back screened veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Screen Porch and Deck Addition
Screen Porch and Deck Addition
Houghland Architecture, Inc.Houghland Architecture, Inc.
Charlotte Real Estate Photos
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back screened veranda in Charlotte with decking and a roof extension.

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.
Screen Porch Addition-Interior Fireplace
Screen Porch Addition-Interior Fireplace
Jackson Construction Services, Inc.Jackson Construction Services, Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
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