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Expansive Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Front porch
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
This front porch was part of a whole house renovation that Finecraft Contractors, Inc. did. GTM Architects kenwyner Photography
Deck Addition Lakeville 2020
Deck Addition Lakeville 2020
Titus ContractingTitus Contracting
Front Porch - Westfield, NJ
Front Porch - Westfield, NJ
UserUser
This is really another room. A porch with trim that you would typically find in your dining room has been created for the Exterior. Custom brick piers with blue stone caps add to the charm. Ipe decking says, "I'm staying around for a long time". Always being socially responsible with materials, whenever possible. Photo Credit: J. Brown
Gallery 2
Gallery 2
Chad W Howell Construction Inc.Chad W Howell Construction Inc.
Rocking Chair Porch
Rocking Chair Porch
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
Teak rockers provide a welcome resting spot. Robert Benson Photography
Lake Front Country Estate
Lake Front Country Estate
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Lake Front Country Estate Sleeping Porch, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Best of Houzz 2015 - Porch (Richmond)
Best of Houzz 2015 - Porch (Richmond)
Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.
Loggia with outdoor dining area and grill center. Oak Beams and tongue and groove ceiling with bluestone patio. Winner of Best of Houzz 2015 Richmond Metro for Porch
Stained Cathedral Ceiling Screen Porch with with 16"x16" Slate Tile Floor
Stained Cathedral Ceiling Screen Porch with with 16"x16" Slate Tile Floor
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Stained Knotty Cherry cathedral ceiling screen porch with with 16"x16" slate tile floor and stone fireplace.
06 - Arlington Historic Back Porch Sitting Area
06 - Arlington Historic Back Porch Sitting Area
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Benjamin Hill Photography
Alexandria Portico
Alexandria Portico
Repose InteriorsRepose Interiors
Angie Seckinger
Historic 1850's Couch House Renovation
Historic 1850's Couch House Renovation
FORNEY + architecture, LLCFORNEY + architecture, LLC
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
Bret Franks Construction, Inc.Bret Franks Construction, Inc.
Woodbridge Project 0009
Woodbridge Project 0009
HaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and DecksHaiJoe Stamped Concrete Patios and Decks
Converting a current open deck into a screened in porch with steps and a stamped concrete patio with a seating wall with LED lights. Gable roof with a t-1-11 ceiling with a fan and electrical outlets.
Palisades Highlands
Palisades Highlands
Nanci Paige DesignNanci Paige Design
A beautiful covered porch - the perfect place to watch the day go by or entertain. In contrast to the dark heavy interior, we chose light colors and materials to enhance the feeling of egress
Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Covered Lanai
Covered Lanai
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
Giovanni Photography
Atlanta Country Club-760 Burning Tree Dr SE
Atlanta Country Club-760 Burning Tree Dr SE
Renovation Design & Project Management ConsultantRenovation Design & Project Management Consultant
Outdoor living retreat in Charlotte NC
Outdoor living retreat in Charlotte NC
Archadeck of CharlotteArchadeck of Charlotte
This Harrisburg backyard retreat features a pool and custom pool deck, a screened in porch and a covered patio. With so many choices, guests will struggle to decide where to spend their time. The concrete paver patio is a perfect natural look in this wooded back yard. With a custom outdoor kitchen under the covered patio these homeowners can cook in shaded comfort. With places to sun yourself, places for shade and place for a quiet escape this backyard fits the needs of every day and every occasion. Look at how the various materials compliment each other. Natural woods are easy to combine and make a great finished look.
Sandy Springs deck, porch and putting green
Sandy Springs deck, porch and putting green
DecksouthDecksouth
Stone fireplace with TV inside a screen porch with PGT EZ Breeze windows.
Screen Porches
Screen Porches
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
Screened Porch with Hip Roof. Brown Trim, Tray Ceiling. Prefinished Pine Ceiling Below Rafters. Composite Deck Flooring

Expansive Traditional Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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