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New Build Rural Idyll in North West London
New Build Rural Idyll in North West London
Germinate DesignGerminate Design
Re-purposed Victorian Greenhouse
Farmhouse veranda in London with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Day Brightener | Kitchen Remodel & Home Addition
Day Brightener | Kitchen Remodel & Home Addition
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
The inviting new porch addition features a stunning angled vault ceiling and walls of oversize windows that frame the picture-perfect backyard views. The porch is infused with light thanks to the statement light fixture and bright-white wooden beams that reflect the natural light. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
Screen Porch Poolside
Screen Porch Poolside
The Porch CompanyThe Porch Company
Design ideas for a contemporary veranda in Nashville.
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Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
Screened Porch
Photo of a classic veranda in DC Metro.
Island Retreat
Island Retreat
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Inspiration for a coastal veranda in Boston with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Atlanta Craftsman Bungalow Full Renovation
Atlanta Craftsman Bungalow Full Renovation
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
This home, built in 1920, is a quintessential Virginia Highland craftsman bungalow in intown Atlanta. The home underwent an extensive renovaton that included the addition of a screened porch and deck off the back, dormers on the second story in the front, and finishing out the basement level. Most interior spaces were updated including the kitchen, multiple bathrooms, a mudroom and laundry room.
Side and Back Door Porticos
Side and Back Door Porticos
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Back door portico with stairs and iron railing. © 2014 Jan Stittleburg for Georgia Front Porch
This is an example of a small traditional back veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Screened Porch Addition
Screened Porch Addition
Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLCChristopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC
The owner wanted a screened porch sized to accommodate a dining table for 8 and a large soft seating group centered on an outdoor fireplace. The addition was to harmonize with the entry porch and dining bay addition we completed 1-1/2 years ago. Our solution was to add a pavilion like structure with half round columns applied to structural panels, The panels allow for lateral bracing, screen frame & railing attachment, and space for electrical outlets and fixtures. Photography by Chris Marshall
Old Beach Road
Old Beach Road
Studio M InteriorsStudio M Interiors
Scott Amundson Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Minneapolis with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Beachside
Beachside
K V DesignsK V Designs
Photo of a large beach style back screened veranda in Bridgeport with a roof extension.
Hanson Way Remodel
Hanson Way Remodel
Georgia Contractor Group Home BuildersGeorgia Contractor Group Home Builders
Photo of a large classic back screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Screened Porch Addition
Screened Porch Addition
HomeMasons, IncHomeMasons, Inc
Most porch additions look like an "after-thought" and detract from the better thought-out design of a home. The design of the porch followed by the gracious materials and proportions of this Georgian-style home. The brick is left exposed and we brought the outside in with wood ceilings. The porch has craftsman-style finished and high quality carpet perfect for outside weathering conditions. The space includes a dining area and seating area to comfortably entertain in a comfortable environment with crisp cool breezes from multiple ceiling fans. Love porch life at it's best!
Kenneth Lynch & Associates AIA
Kenneth Lynch & Associates AIA
Kenneth Lynch & Associates AIAKenneth Lynch & Associates AIA
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Atlanta with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Nostalgic Porch Swing
Nostalgic Porch Swing
Nostalgic Porch Swing Co., LLCNostalgic Porch Swing Co., LLC
Design ideas for a traditional veranda in Other with feature lighting.
Cozy 2nd Floor Porch Extension
Cozy 2nd Floor Porch Extension
Stonehenge Construction LLCStonehenge Construction LLC
Photo of a large classic back screened veranda in Louisville with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living in the LowCountry
Outdoor Living in the LowCountry
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
The brick floor gives this screened-in porch a warm ambiance, even while catching the breeze. Sure to be a favorite dining or gathering spot for family and friends.
Lime Kiln
Lime Kiln
UserUser
Rear classical screened porch was added. Contractor is Promaster, Louisville, Ky. photos by Tim Winters
Photo of a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Louisville.
Screen Porch Poolside
Screen Porch Poolside
The Porch CompanyThe Porch Company
This is an example of a contemporary veranda in Nashville.
Coastal Oasis
Coastal Oasis
Lovas Architects LLCLovas Architects LLC
This is an example of a traditional screened veranda in New York 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.
Contemporary Cottage
Contemporary Cottage
42 North Custom Homes LLC42 North Custom Homes LLC
Photo of a medium sized classic back screened mixed railing veranda in Grand Rapids with a roof extension and decking.
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