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Lake Retreat
Lake Retreat
Rebecca Driggs InteriorsRebecca Driggs Interiors
Sean Costello
Photo of a nautical veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Lake Grove Custom
Lake Grove Custom
TTM Development CompanyTTM Development Company
Photo of a traditional veranda in Portland.
Outdoor
Outdoor
Jessica Bradley InteriorsJessica Bradley Interiors
This is an example of a traditional back veranda in Atlanta with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
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Aria Residence
Aria Residence
Leah Atkins Design, LLCLeah Atkins Design, LLC
Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn
Medium sized classic back screened veranda in Atlanta.
Georgian Plantation
Georgian Plantation
Piper-Wind Architects, Inc.Piper-Wind Architects, Inc.
Photo of a classic veranda in Other.
Timber Portico on stucco house
Timber Portico on stucco house
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Timber portico with gable roof line on stucco house. Project designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
Photo of a classic front veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Home Renovations
Home Renovations
Renovation SolutionsRenovation Solutions
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front veranda in DC Metro with concrete paving and a roof extension.
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Well Porch escape
Well Porch escape
Noble RenovationNoble Renovation
Tile floors, gas fireplace, skylights, ezebreeze, natural stone, 1 x 6 pine ceilings, led lighting, 5.1 surround sound, TV, live edge mantel, rope lighting, western triple slider, new windows
Catio Spaces
Catio Spaces
Catio SpacesCatio Spaces
This is an example of a contemporary veranda in Seattle.
Napa Valley Farmhouse Chic
Napa Valley Farmhouse Chic
Lori Backen InteriorsLori Backen Interiors
This was my dining room, living room and kitchen. One big open space all open to the outside.... perfection.
Design ideas for a farmhouse veranda in San Francisco.
Custom Residence - Canton, GA
Custom Residence - Canton, GA
Caldwell-Cline Architects & DesignersCaldwell-Cline Architects & Designers
Photo of a country screened veranda in Atlanta with decking.
Transitional Porch
Transitional Porch
Design ideas for a small traditional front veranda in Detroit with natural stone paving.
Lake Living
Lake Living
Kat Nelson DesignsKat Nelson Designs
Lisa Konz Photography This was such a fun project working with these clients who wanted to take an old school, traditional lake house and update it. We moved the kitchen from the previous location to the breakfast area to create a more open space floor plan. We also added ship lap strategically to some feature walls and columns. The color palette we went with was navy, black, tan and cream. The decorative and central feature of the kitchen tile and family room rug really drove the direction of this project. With plenty of light once we moved the kitchen and white walls, we were able to go with dramatic black cabinets. The solid brass pulls added a little drama, but the light reclaimed open shelves and cross detail on the island kept it from getting too fussy and clean white Quartz countertops keep the kitchen from feeling too dark. There previously wasn't a fireplace so added one for cozy winter lake days with a herringbone tile surround and reclaimed beam mantle. To ensure this family friendly lake house can withstand the traffic, we added sunbrella slipcovers to all the upholstery in the family room. The back screened porch overlooks the lake and dock and is ready for an abundance of extended family and friends to enjoy this beautiful updated and classic lake home.
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Croydon Make-over
Croydon Make-over
POC+P architectsPOC+P architects
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Sydney with decking.
Porch Remodel
Porch Remodel
J & F Specialties, Inc.J & F Specialties, Inc.
The existing open covered deck was updated to include new decking, new black round baluster railing, screen panels and new screen doors. Railing were added to sections that did not have it previously. We reused some existing sections of railing with new posts.
Sun Rooms & Porches
Sun Rooms & Porches
Premier Builders, Inc.Premier Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a classic screened veranda in Other with decking.
Sylvan Circle, Naperville, IL
Sylvan Circle, Naperville, IL
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Inspiration for a country veranda in Chicago with brick paving 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.
Farmhouse Style Vacation House
Farmhouse Style Vacation House
Dibello Architects, PLLCDibello Architects, PLLC
Farmhouse style vacation house with painted board & batten siding and trim and standing seam metal roof.
This is an example of a small country front veranda in Austin with concrete slabs.
Henneberry Woods Craftsman
Henneberry Woods Craftsman
CL Design-Build, Inc.CL Design-Build, Inc.
Portraits of Home
Classic veranda in Chicago.
Stately Front Porch
Stately Front Porch
VINCENT ABELL CONTRACTINGVINCENT ABELL CONTRACTING
Photo of a small traditional front veranda in Louisville with a roof extension.
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