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Screen Porch
Screen Porch
Miles Deck ConstructionMiles Deck Construction
The ScreenEze screen system provides a taught screen that is easy to repair if necessary.
Screened Porch Addition
Screened Porch Addition
Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLCChristopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC
The owner wanted a screened porch sized to accommodate a dining table for 8 and a large soft seating group centered on an outdoor fireplace. The addition was to harmonize with the entry porch and dining bay addition we completed 1-1/2 years ago. Our solution was to add a pavilion like structure with half round columns applied to structural panels, The panels allow for lateral bracing, screen frame & railing attachment, and space for electrical outlets and fixtures. Photography by Chris Marshall
McKinney Traditional Custom Home
McKinney Traditional Custom Home
Sterling Brook Custom HomesSterling Brook Custom Homes
Wilton Forever Home
Wilton Forever Home
Colin Healy Design LLCColin Healy Design LLC
The wraparound porch has an open corner for sitting in the sun and brightening the living room.
Transitional Renovation and Addition in Auburn, AL
Transitional Renovation and Addition in Auburn, AL
Hinson + Dagg Architects, LLCHinson + Dagg Architects, LLC
Photo by Matt Hall
2015 Fall Parade of Homes - All Furniture, art and accessories available
2015 Fall Parade of Homes - All Furniture, art and accessories available
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
Hightail Photography
Rocky Mountain Homes- Mountain Timberframe
Rocky Mountain Homes- Mountain Timberframe
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
Rocky Mountain Log Homes
Porch
Porch
Studio KohlhaasStudio Kohlhaas
Addition onto 1925 Austin bungalow. Screened porch makes home feel enormous.
Whole House Remodel - Porch
Whole House Remodel - Porch
GMT Home Designs Inc.GMT Home Designs Inc.
Photo Credits: OnSite Studios
Gracious Lake Retreat - 2nd Floor Deck
Gracious Lake Retreat - 2nd Floor Deck
eric gedney | ARCHITECTeric gedney | ARCHITECT
The second level deck was originally much smaller but with the addition of an overhang and an extension of the deck, the clients find more time to spend outside enjoying it.
Modern Americana
Modern Americana
Amy Troute Inspired Interior DesignAmy Troute Inspired Interior Design
ATIID collaborated with these homeowners to curate new furnishings throughout the home while their down-to-the studs, raise-the-roof renovation, designed by Chambers Design, was underway. Pattern and color were everything to the owners, and classic “Americana” colors with a modern twist appear in the formal dining room, great room with gorgeous new screen porch, and the primary bedroom. Custom bedding that marries not-so-traditional checks and florals invites guests into each sumptuously layered bed. Vintage and contemporary area rugs in wool and jute provide color and warmth, grounding each space. Bold wallpapers were introduced in the powder and guest bathrooms, and custom draperies layered with natural fiber roman shades ala Cindy’s Window Fashions inspire the palettes and draw the eye out to the natural beauty beyond. Luxury abounds in each bathroom with gleaming chrome fixtures and classic finishes. A magnetic shade of blue paint envelops the gourmet kitchen and a buttery yellow creates a happy basement laundry room. No detail was overlooked in this stately home - down to the mudroom’s delightful dutch door and hard-wearing brick floor. Photography by Meagan Larsen Photography
Bluff House
Bluff House
Frederick + Frederick ArchitectsFrederick + Frederick Architects
Bethesda Bungalow
Bethesda Bungalow
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Other Projects
Other Projects
Metes & Bounds Landscape DesignMetes & Bounds Landscape Design
Alan Skipper
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Porch off dining room. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Bluegrass Barn
Bluegrass Barn
Volansky StudioVolansky Studio
A place to sit, BBQ or gather with friends. The inside outside space can be screened or wide open.
Captivating Craftsman
Captivating Craftsman
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
New Craftsman style home, approx 3200sf on 60' wide lot. Views from the street, highlighting front porch, large overhangs, Craftsman detailing. Photos by Robert McKendrick Photography.
Log Cabin Exterior Porch Large Log Stairs
Log Cabin Exterior Porch Large Log Stairs
Ron Brown - The FinisherRon Brown - The Finisher
Custom half log stairs were created for this log home. They were made from dead trees that were felled on the property.
Lake Home
Lake Home
Architectural Homes by Anders IncArchitectural Homes by Anders Inc
The eyebrow roof at the front door draws guests up toward the front door.
northern exposure
northern exposure
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
Photo by Vern Uyetake

Premium Side 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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