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Eclectic Veranda Ideas and Designs

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New Jersey Street
New Jersey Street
Dorfman Design BuildersDorfman Design Builders
This open area porch was created just outside the family room. The ceiling was created from salvaged cherry flooring and inlaid between the exposed rafters. The unique light fixture is also a ceiling fan.
Painted Cement Floors
Painted Cement Floors
Sunny Goode Artist & Color ConsultantSunny Goode Artist & Color Consultant
Over & Under PVC deck and Hard Scape
Over & Under PVC deck and Hard Scape
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
he dry space under the deck was enhanced with stacked ledge stone installed on the walls and a paver patio to completely finish the space. stone was turned to create shelves for candles.
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Riverside Veranda
Riverside Veranda
Interiors UnleashedInteriors Unleashed
Built-in benches with storage, large view screening, and custom metal chairs frame this tropical paradise, all with a southwest appeal. The porch is small enough for family and big enough for entertaining. Photo by Brett Drury
Silverlake Bungalow
Silverlake Bungalow
Environmental Design StudioEnvironmental Design Studio
Roots - Front Entry
Roots - Front Entry
Christopher Kellie Design Inc.Christopher Kellie Design Inc.
BarkHouse Shingle Siding and Half Log Trim, Sherwin Williams Black Fox Painted Door
Covered Patio to Screened Porch Conversion in Lexington, SC
Covered Patio to Screened Porch Conversion in Lexington, SC
Archadeck of Central South CarolinaArchadeck of Central South Carolina
Archadeck of Central SC made a good patio into a great patio by screening it in using an aluminum and vinyl screening system. The patio was already protected above, but now these clients and their guests will never be driven indoors by biting insects. They now have a beautiful screened room in which to relax and entertain.
Sleeping porch
Sleeping porch
bruce8101bruce8101
Eclectic Traveler’s Resort
Eclectic Traveler’s Resort
Everything HomeEverything Home
Every detail of this European villa-style home exudes a uniquely finished feel. Our design goals were to invoke a sense of travel while simultaneously cultivating a homely and inviting ambience. This project reflects our commitment to crafting spaces seamlessly blending luxury with functionality. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
46 Forest Street
46 Forest Street
Artisan of SeagroveArtisan of Seagrove
“Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan and Jean Allsopp. COASTAL LIVING is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Lifestyle Group and is used with permission.”
Mount Vernon, New York Exterior
Mount Vernon, New York Exterior
Debra Kling Colour ConsultantDebra Kling Colour Consultant
My Houzz: Sweet Yard With Fresh Floral Accents in Alabama
My Houzz: Sweet Yard With Fresh Floral Accents in Alabama
Kayla StarkKayla Stark
Photo: Kayla Stark © 2017 Houzz
A Peek at 2 Prettily Dressed Fall Porches
A Peek at 2 Prettily Dressed Fall Porches
Julie Ranee PhotographyJulie Ranee Photography
Julie Ranee Photography © 2012 Houzz
Carmel Valley Ranch
Carmel Valley Ranch
ScavulloDesign InteriorsScavulloDesign Interiors
Matthew Millman Photography
Joshua Bed Swing from Vintage Porch Swings - Charleston SC
Joshua Bed Swing from Vintage Porch Swings - Charleston SC
Vintage Porch Swings LLCVintage Porch Swings LLC
This is an inviting porch swing on a lazy afternoon. Pillows, a throw and a good book can make this the most comfortable place in or outside the house. Check out the many options at Vintage Porch Swings.
Madison Airbnb House
Madison Airbnb House
Quill DecorQuill Decor
This open and bright porch is just off the kitchen and makes a perfect spot for chatting, relaxing, and enjoying the beautiful outdoors!
Lake Lotawana, MO
Lake Lotawana, MO
Drew Alan DesignsDrew Alan Designs
Pretty Porch
Pretty Porch
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior DesignerTiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer
With a charming fireplace and enough space for a dining and lounging area, the screened porch off the living room is a stylish spot to entertain outdoors.
Malibu Ranch Style
Malibu Ranch Style
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
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Eclectic Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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.
South Haven Remodel
South Haven Remodel
AB2 ArchitectureAB2 Architecture
A two-story three-season porch is connected by a metal spiral stair which provides convenient access away from the main stairway on the other end of the house.
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