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Medium Sized Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Gabriel Builders Showroom
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Gabriel Builders Inc.Gabriel Builders Inc.
Porch with limestone floors, stone arches with retractable screens hidden in the arches, wonderful Italian pool with fountains and great view
Bluestone Porch - Stone Veneer
Bluestone Porch - Stone Veneer
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Lake House Porch
Lake House Porch
Sunspace of Central Ohio, LLCSunspace of Central Ohio, LLC
Sunspace of Central Ohio, LLC
Wilmette Front Porch
Wilmette Front Porch
Blackwater Valley Development, Inc.Blackwater Valley Development, Inc.
Back Porch
Back Porch
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Love this outside living space...an extra living room, complete with fireplace for chillier days and fans for warmer days. This is perfect for entertaining and relaxing at home on the weekends or after work. Also love the blue ceiling - a nice touch.
ICF Green Home
ICF Green Home
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
The one-acre lot had to have approximately 45 to 50 mature pine trees removed for the house and garage construction. The owners decided to mill the trees on the lot with the help of a local contractor who operates a portable saw mill that was brought to the site. 90% of the house interior trim as well as the the front and rear porch ceilings are from the mature pine trees cut down on the lot.
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
Palatial Stone & TilePalatial Stone & Tile
The designer chose our Picholine Satin Antiqued limestone in 16"x24" for both the interior and exterior of this amazing contemporary farmhouse to provide a cohesive look. The Hopkins Company Architects Villa Vicci; Design & Furnishings Photography; Chad Chenier
Home Makeover - Front Porch Addition
Home Makeover - Front Porch Addition
John T. Pugh, ArchitectJohn T. Pugh, Architect
Kate Blehar John T. Pugh, Architect, LLC is an architectural design firm located in Boston, Massachusetts. John is a registered architect, whose design work has been published and exhibited both nationally and internationally. In addition to his design accolades, John is a seasoned project manager who personally works with each client to design and craft their beautiful new residence or addition. Our firm can provide clients with seamless concept to construction close-out project delivery. If a client prefers working in a more traditional design-only basis, we warmly welcome that approach as well. “Customer first, customer focused” is our approach to every project.
Westport Real Estate: 5 Compo Beach Road, Westport, CT
Westport Real Estate: 5 Compo Beach Road, Westport, CT
Jillian Klaff HomesJillian Klaff Homes
5 Compo Beach Road | Exceptional Westport Waterfront Property Welcome to the Ultimate Westport Lifestyle….. Exclusive & highly sought after Compo Beach location, just up from the Compo Beach Yacht Basin & across from Longshore Golf Club. This impressive 6BD, 6.5BA, 5000SF+ Hamptons designed beach home presents fabulous curb appeal & stunning sunset & waterviews. Architectural significance augments the tasteful interior & highlights the exquisite craftsmanship & detailed millwork. Gorgeous high ceiling & abundant over-sized windows compliment the appealing open floor design & impeccable style. The inviting Mahogany front porch provides the ideal spot to enjoy the magnificent sunsets over the water. A rare treasure in the Beach area, this home offers a square level lot that perfectly accommodates a pool. (Proposed Design Plan provided.) FEMA compliant. This pristine & sophisticated, yet, welcoming home extends unrestricted comfort & luxury in a superb beach location…..Absolute perfection at the shore.
Cedar & Rosewood Screened Porch Addition | Oxford, MS
Cedar & Rosewood Screened Porch Addition | Oxford, MS
ILLUS Visual & Design ArtsILLUS Visual & Design Arts
Cottage design by Deirdre Stevens
Cottage design by Deirdre Stevens
GDC HomeGDC Home
Margaret Rambo with Charleston Home + Design Magazine
Williamsburg Village Renovation
Williamsburg Village Renovation
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Debordieu, SC
Debordieu, SC
Cobb ArchitectsCobb Architects
Holger Obenaus
Screen Porch
Screen Porch
Shier Signature Home LLC.Shier Signature Home LLC.
Beverly Crest Porch Addition
Beverly Crest Porch Addition
DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.
Evergreen Studio
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City & Estate GardenerCity & Estate Gardener
Modern Screened-In Porch
Modern Screened-In Porch
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Screen porch interior
Michigan Beach House
Michigan Beach House
FORNEY + architecture, LLCFORNEY + architecture, LLC
Front porch offers a shady retreat and people-watching location for vacation home at the beach.
Porches & Screened Porches
Porches & Screened Porches
Synergy OutdoorSynergy Outdoor

Medium Sized 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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