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Lynch Backyard
Lynch Backyard
Outdoor Craftsmen, Inc.Outdoor Craftsmen, Inc.
A relaxing, breezy getaway.
Inspiration for a large classic back veranda in Raleigh with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Lake Front Country Estate
Lake Front Country Estate
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Lake Front Country Estate Sleeping Porch, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Photo of an expansive classic back veranda in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Rustic Patio
Rustic Patio
Inspiration for a rustic back veranda in Milwaukee.
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Lake House
Lake House
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Photo of a traditional veranda in New York with a roof extension.
3 Lakes Lodge
3 Lakes Lodge
Damian Farrell Design GroupDamian Farrell Design Group
The screened porch offers sweeping lakefront views and lets cool lake air in, while keeping bugs out!
Inspiration for a large classic veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Port Royal Beach House
Port Royal Beach House
Denise Stringer Interior DesignDenise Stringer Interior Design
Design ideas for a classic veranda in Other.
SD House
SD House
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Project: SD House Design by: www.thirdstone.ca Photography: Merle Prosofsky
Modern back veranda in Edmonton.
Indian Rd
Indian Rd
Lighthaus BuiltLighthaus Built
Large contemporary back metal railing veranda in Toronto with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Historic Potomac Farm House Addition
Historic Potomac Farm House Addition
MPR ArchitectureMPR Architecture
Stone floor in new cathedral ceiling screened porch. V-groove ceiling boards, clapboard siding and bead-board paneling.
Inspiration for a traditional back screened veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving.
Coastal Cool
Coastal Cool
Megan MoltenMegan Molten
Coastal veranda in Charleston.
Elegant Artists' Prairie
Elegant Artists' Prairie
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Contemporary back screened wood railing veranda in Chicago with a roof extension.
Masonite
Masonite
MasoniteMasonite
This is an example of a modern veranda in Tampa.
Lower Saucon Farmstead
Lower Saucon Farmstead
Wolstenholme Associates, LLCWolstenholme Associates, LLC
Builder: Erwin Forrest Builders Photography: Juan Vidal
This is an example of a farmhouse veranda in Philadelphia.
410 McAlway
410 McAlway
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
Introducing a versatile gem in our home design – the all-season screened back porch that brings joy year-round. Picture this: a cozy haven where you can soak in every season's beauty. To ensure comfort during cooler times, we thoughtfully integrated a fireplace that invites warmth and relaxation. As the temperatures rise, the sliding glass doors effortlessly connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, setting the stage for delightful entertaining and fresh breezes. This screened porch is your go-to retreat, designed to celebrate the changing seasons while offering a constant haven of enjoyment.
Hollydale Modern Two-Story Spring '23 Dream Home
Hollydale Modern Two-Story Spring '23 Dream Home
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
Photo of a modern veranda in Minneapolis.
Bluff View Home
Bluff View Home
Zurich Homes IncZurich Homes Inc
This is an example of a veranda in Other.
1015 Lincoln Ct. San Jose
1015 Lincoln Ct. San Jose
sunzeri Constructionsunzeri Construction
This is an example of a veranda in San Francisco.
Porch Addition
Porch Addition
Jones ServicesJones Services
Finished landscaping and new sidewalk
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front veranda in Indianapolis with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Patio Covers
Patio Covers
Practic Vinyl FencingPractic Vinyl Fencing
Medium sized front wood railing veranda in Los Angeles with a pergola.

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.
Cozy Porch for Summer Days
Cozy Porch for Summer Days
The Porch CompanyThe Porch Company
The cozy corner of the screen porch with full view of the surrounding greenery.
This is an example of a traditional veranda in Nashville.
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