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Expansive Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Vienna Porch
Vienna Porch
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Covered Lanai
Covered Lanai
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
Giovanni Photography
Современный Веранда
Современный Веранда
Newport Home - Outdoor Space
Newport Home - Outdoor Space
AR Homes | NashvilleAR Homes | Nashville
Outdoor space of Newport
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
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
Colombian Romantic
Colombian Romantic
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
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.
Stone Gazebo with Stained Bead Board Ceiling and Paver Hardscapes
Stone Gazebo with Stained Bead Board Ceiling and Paver Hardscapes
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. http://pickellbuilders.com. Stone Gazebo with Stained Bead Board Ceiling and Paver hardscapes. Iron fencing and gate beyond.
Silver Lake
Silver Lake
Francesca Owings Interior DesignFrancesca Owings Interior Design
Screened Porch
The Callahan at Willow Creek Farms
The Callahan at Willow Creek Farms
Landmark HomesLandmark Homes
Stunning Outdoor Remodel in Alexandria VA
Stunning Outdoor Remodel in Alexandria VA
Michael Nash Design, Build & HomesMichael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Stunning Outdoor Remodel in the heart of Kingstown, Alexandria, VA 22310. Michael Nash Design Build & Homes created a new stunning screen porch with dramatic color tones, a rustic country style furniture setting, a new fireplace, and entertainment space for large sporting event or family gatherings. The old window from the dining room was converted into French doors to allow better flow in and out of home. Wood looking porcelain tile compliments the stone wall of the fireplace. A double stacked fireplace was installed with a ventless stainless unit inside of screen porch and wood burning fireplace just below in the stoned patio area. A big screen TV was mounted over the mantel. Beaded panel ceiling covered the tall cathedral ceiling, lots of lights, craftsman style ceiling fan and hanging lights complimenting the wicked furniture has set this screen porch area above any project in its class. Just outside of the screen area is the Trex covered deck with a pergola given them a grilling and outdoor seating space. Through a set of wrapped around staircase the upper deck now is connected with the magnificent Lower patio area. All covered in flagstone and stone retaining wall, shows the outdoor entertaining option in the lower level just outside of the basement French doors. Hanging out in this relaxing porch the family and friends enjoy the stunning view of their wooded backyard. The ambiance of this screen porch area is just stunning.
Texas Hill Country Residence
Texas Hill Country Residence
WoodCoWoodCo
Lauren Keller | Luxury Real Estate Services, LLC Reclaimed Barnwood Siding - https://www.woodco.com/products/wheaton-wallboard/
Miraval
Miraval
Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.
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
Steps
Steps
CAVAGNARO LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATIONCAVAGNARO LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION
Techo bloc steps and patio designed and installed by Cavagnaro Landscaping & Irrigation
Covered Porch with Cedar Beadboard Ceiling and Blue Stone Flooring
Covered Porch with Cedar Beadboard Ceiling and Blue Stone Flooring
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. http://pickellbuilders.com. Covered Porch with Cedar Beadboard Ceiling and Blue Stone Flooring, and French Doors leading out from house.
Covered Front Porch Addition
Covered Front Porch Addition
TS RenovationsTS Renovations
Amazing front porch transformations. We removed a small landing with a few steps and replaced it with and impressive porch that spans the entire front of the house with custom masonry work, a hip roof with bead board ceiling, included lighting, 2 fans, and railings.
Lakehouse at Millican Reserve
Lakehouse at Millican Reserve
PACT Design Studio, LLCPACT Design Studio, LLC
Photo: Marcel Erminy

Expansive 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.
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