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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.
Lakeside Farmhouse
Lakeside Farmhouse
Kingswood Custom HomesKingswood Custom Homes
Photo of a veranda in Charlotte with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Cozy Rowhouse Screen Porch
Cozy Rowhouse Screen Porch
Landis Architects | BuildersLandis Architects | Builders
This homeowner came to us with a design for a screen porch to create a comfortable space for family and entertaining. We helped finalize materials and details, including French doors to the porch, Trex decking, low-maintenance trim, siding, and decking, and a new full-light side door that leads to stairs to access the backyard. The porch also features a beadboard ceiling, gas firepit, and a ceiling fan. Our master electrician also recommended LED tape lighting under each tread nosing for brightly lit stairs.
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Roselle - New Front Porch on existing farmhouse
Roselle - New Front Porch on existing farmhouse
Wendling DesignsWendling Designs
New covered wrap around front porch on existing farmhouse, with two story covered porch off second floor bedroom.
Design ideas for a farmhouse front veranda in Chicago with skirting.
Grill Area
Grill Area
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Photo of a large rural side veranda in Nashville with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
Screened Porch
Photo of a classic veranda in DC Metro.
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Rochman Design-Build Inc.Rochman Design-Build Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit.
Tyler Lakehouse
Tyler Lakehouse
BGI DesignBGI Design
This is an example of an expansive nautical back veranda in Dallas with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Historic Greenville Indoor Outdoor Room
Historic Greenville Indoor Outdoor Room
Transformation RenovationsTransformation Renovations
Design ideas for a classic veranda in Other.
Waterfront Renovation: Screened Porch
Waterfront Renovation: Screened Porch
HD Squared Architects, LLCHD Squared Architects, LLC
Inspiration for a back screened veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Modern Colonial
Modern Colonial
Weego HomeWeego Home
Front porch with swings. Exterior Board and Batten painted Black with standing seam metal roof. Rosemary colored sconce lighting and brass address numbers.
KDS-Lawley
KDS-Lawley
Honeystone DesignHoneystone Design
Front porch design and outdoor living design including, walkways, patios, steps, accent walls and pillars, and natural surroundings.
This is an example of a large modern front wood railing veranda in Birmingham with with columns, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Porch Swing
Porch Swing
Brushbacks WoodshopBrushbacks Woodshop
Rustic Farmhouse Porch Swing Day Bed
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Other.
Modern Deck Addition with Fireplace (Screened Porch)
Modern Deck Addition with Fireplace (Screened Porch)
Tunde Decor, LLCTunde Decor, LLC
Screened porch addition
Inspiration for a large modern back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
City Modern Farmhouse Town & Country Charlotte
City Modern Farmhouse Town & Country Charlotte
Linnane HomesLinnane Homes
Rural veranda in Charlotte.
Harvey Cedars - Private Lane
Harvey Cedars - Private Lane
Paul R. Maina BuildersPaul R. Maina Builders
This is an example of a traditional screened veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Lane Cove House
Lane Cove House
Barbara Bagot ArchitectureBarbara Bagot Architecture
Contemporary veranda in Sydney.
Daniel Island II Project
Daniel Island II Project
Megan MoltenMegan Molten
Coastal veranda in Charleston.
Modern Elegance - Outdoor
Modern Elegance - Outdoor
Trevor Fulmer DesignTrevor Fulmer Design
Small modern side metal railing veranda in Boston with stamped concrete.

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.
Covington Farmhouse
Covington Farmhouse
Smoketree LandscapeSmoketree Landscape
Covered porch overlooking pool area
Large farmhouse back veranda in New Orleans with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a roof extension.
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