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Large Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Modern Technology Enhances Indoor/Outdoor Living
Modern Technology Enhances Indoor/Outdoor Living
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These homeowners are well known to our team as repeat clients and asked us to convert a dated deck overlooking their pool and the lake into an indoor/outdoor living space. A new footer foundation with tile floor was added to withstand the Indiana climate and to create an elegant aesthetic. The existing transom windows were raised and a collapsible glass wall with retractable screens was added to truly bring the outdoor space inside. Overhead heaters and ceiling fans now assist with climate control and a custom TV cabinet was built and installed utilizing motorized retractable hardware to hide the TV when not in use. As the exterior project was concluding we additionally removed 2 interior walls and french doors to a room to be converted to a game room. We removed a storage space under the stairs leading to the upper floor and installed contemporary stair tread and cable handrail for an updated modern look. The first floor living space is now open and entertainer friendly with uninterrupted flow from inside to outside and is simply stunning.
North Asheville Farmhouse
North Asheville Farmhouse
Longview Builders, Inc.Longview Builders, Inc.
Lewis Center, OH, Covered Porch and Patio with Custom Fire Pit
Lewis Center, OH, Covered Porch and Patio with Custom Fire Pit
Archadeck - ColumbusArchadeck - Columbus
This gorgeous open porch design is brought to life with low-maintenance TimberTech Terrain decking in Silver Maple, which beautifully complements the home’s exterior finish! The steps are matching TimberTech product with riser lights. The railing is also a low-maintenance vinyl and powder coated aluminum combined with a TimberTech top rail, which will have this family enjoying their space – not performing yearly maintenance! The substantial stacked stone columns are the shining stars of this covered porch design in beautiful muted grey and brown tones. We provided matching roofing and siding on the exterior of the gable, so the new porch appears an original extension of the home – not an afterthought.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor Living Spaces
Crane Builders, LLCCrane Builders, LLC
Garrett Buell - studiObuell
Franklin, TN Estate
Franklin, TN Estate
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Rear elevation Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
The Lena
The Lena
Craftmaster HomesCraftmaster Homes
Well Porch escape
Well Porch escape
Noble RenovationNoble Renovation
Tile floors, gas fireplace, skylights, ezebreeze, natural stone, 1 x 6 pine ceilings, led lighting, 5.1 surround sound, TV, live edge mantel, rope lighting, western triple slider, new windows, stainless cable railings
La Jolla Beach House
La Jolla Beach House
Priority Doors & WindowsPriority Doors & Windows
Elkton Waterfront Home
Elkton Waterfront Home
Avalon Associates, Inc.Avalon Associates, Inc.
Covered Porch With Fireplace
Covered Porch With Fireplace
Amy KerrAmy Kerr
CA Robinson Photographic
Porch - 2017 Westhaven Model Home - Mike Ford Homes
Porch - 2017 Westhaven Model Home - Mike Ford Homes
Marty Paoletta PhotographyMarty Paoletta Photography
Porch View - 1962 Championship Blvd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA, Model Home in the Westhaven community, by Mike Ford Homes. Photography by Marty Paoletta
Exterior Trim on this Turn of the Century home - Westfield
Exterior Trim on this Turn of the Century home - Westfield
UserUser
Front Porch on this magnificent landmark, Westfield Home. Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Our Work
Our Work
Screens of Kentucky, LLCScreens of Kentucky, LLC
New London Deck Remodel
New London Deck Remodel
Yankee RemodelerYankee Remodeler
LANAI ADDITION
LANAI ADDITION
Omega Construction and Design, Inc.Omega Construction and Design, Inc.
Greg Riegler
Life is better in the shade.
Life is better in the shade.
Above & Beyond Exterior RemodelersAbove & Beyond Exterior Remodelers
Large comfortable shaded front porch made of Azek & Azek Decking products.
Screen Porch Addition-Interior Dining
Screen Porch Addition-Interior Dining
Jackson Construction Services, Inc.Jackson Construction Services, Inc.
Mid-Century Renovation
Mid-Century Renovation
Lola InteriorsLola Interiors
Interior Design: Lola Interiors, Photo: East Coast Virtual Tours
Porch Addition
Porch Addition
Kliethermes Homes & RemodelingKliethermes Homes & Remodeling
Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling Screen porch addition with Lake Erie cultured stone and wood burning fireplace. The mantle is reclaimed rough cedar mantle.
Screen porch bliss
Screen porch bliss
Coastal Outdoor SpacesCoastal Outdoor Spaces
screen porch, deck , shed roof, fiberon deck

Large 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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