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Eclectic Veranda with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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My Houzz: Eclectic Finds in Maryland
My Houzz: Eclectic Finds in Maryland
CM GloverCM Glover
CM Glover Photography © 2013 Houzz
Patio
Patio
Linda Robinson Design AssociatesLinda Robinson Design Associates
A new horse property ranch home designed, built, and furnished in the tradition of a very old Arizona homestead combining antique doors, ceiling beams and floors, colored hand plastered walls, adobe construction and a mix of antique and new furnishings to complete an exceptionally warm and elegant home.
Screen porch
Screen porch
Mahoney ArchitectsMahoney Architects
new screen porch addition with high beadboard ceilings and open views
Outdoor Living Makeover in Southwest Austin, TX
Outdoor Living Makeover in Southwest Austin, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
The new screened room features a gable roof, a closed-rafter interior with beadboard ceiling, and skylights. The skylights in the screened room will keep the adjacent room from becoming too dark. That’s always a consideration when you add a screened or covered porch. The next room inside the home suddenly gets less light than it had before, so skylights are a welcome solution. Designing a gable roof for the screened room helps with that as well.
Shirley Park Lane
Shirley Park Lane
adaptARCHITECTUREadaptARCHITECTURE
Sky Images Australia
The Jasper Hill #5020: Screened Porch
The Jasper Hill #5020: Screened Porch
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
Outdoor living spaces abound with covered and screened porches and patios to take in amazing lakefront views. Enjoy outdoor meals in this octagonal screened porch just off the dining room on the main level.
Eclectic Porch
Eclectic Porch
Porch and Pool
Porch and Pool
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
Tropical plantation architecture was the inspiration for this hilltop Montecito home. The plan objective was to showcase the owners' furnishings and collections while slowly unveiling the coastline and mountain views. A playful combination of colors and textures capture the spirit of island life and the eclectic tastes of the client.
Retro Porch Addition
Retro Porch Addition
Home Restoration Services, Inc.Home Restoration Services, Inc.
This family of five wanted to enjoy their great neighborhood on a new front porch gathering space. While the main home has a somewhat contemporary look, architect Lee Meyer specified Craftsman Era details for the final trim and siding components, marrying two styles into an elegant fusion. The result is a porch that both serves the family's needs and recalls a great era of American Architecture. Photos by Greg Schmidt.
Exterior Renovations
Exterior Renovations
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
Family Cottage
Family Cottage
David Matero ArchitectureDavid Matero Architecture
David Matero
Decks and Screened Porches
Decks and Screened Porches
Grow LandscapesGrow Landscapes
Duy Tran Photography
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Welhouse Construction Services, LLCWelhouse Construction Services, LLC
Old Florida River House
Old Florida River House
Pullman WestPullman West
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.
Crafted Queen Anne
Crafted Queen Anne
McKay ArchitectureMcKay Architecture
Detailed to follow the lead of the front porch, this shade porch becomes even more intimate and private with the shades drawn and the candelabra lit.
Bretland Road, Camano Island WA
Bretland Road, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Waterside porch off kitchen - dining space. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Carriage Road
Carriage Road
Jamee Parish Architects, LLCJamee Parish Architects, LLC
Jamee Parish Architects, LLC
Craftsman Charm Exterior - Sherwin Williams Black Magic Door with Black Cylinder
Craftsman Charm Exterior - Sherwin Williams Black Magic Door with Black Cylinder
Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior DesignerMarcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Outdoor Fresco Shower
Welhouse Construction Services, LLCWelhouse Construction Services, LLC

Eclectic Veranda with All Types of Cover 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.
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