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Screened Porch Delight
Screened Porch Delight
Melichar ArchitectsMelichar Architects
This open-air front porch was infilled with arched windows to create a charming enclosed front porch. As an extension of living space, it provides an immediate connection to the outdoors. It is an oasis away, a place to relax and take in the warm sunshine and views to the garden.
Tiny Blackheath Garden
Tiny Blackheath Garden
Hamilton Cody Garden DesignHamilton Cody Garden Design
Julia Cody
Radial Porch
Radial Porch
John BenedettoJohn Benedetto
Urban Cottage
Urban Cottage
SALA ArchitectsSALA Architects
Set within a beautiful city neighborhood off West River Road, this 1940’s cottage was completely updated, remodeled and added to, resulting in a “new house” for the enjoyment of its long-term owners, who plans to remain in the home indefinitely. Each room in the house was restored and refreshed and new spaces were added including kitchen, family room, mudroom, guest bedroom and studio. A new detached garage was sited to provide a screen from the alley and to create a courtyard for a more private backyard. Careful consideration was given to the streetscape and neighboring houses on both the front and back elevations to assure that massing, new materials and exterior details complemented the existing house, street and neighborhood. Finally a new covered porch was added to protect from the elements and present a more welcoming entry from the street. Construction by Flynn Construction, Inc. Landscape Architecture by Tupper and Associates Interior Design by InUnison Design Photographs by Troy Thies
Dana Street
Dana Street
Studio Evloh LLC Interior Architecture & DesignStudio Evloh LLC Interior Architecture & Design
Leawood Backyard Structure
Leawood Backyard Structure
MOD ArchitectureMOD Architecture
View looking southwest showing the trellis components that add interesting shadow play along with the rain chain
English Elegance
English Elegance
VisionScapesVisionScapes
This front yard features an eye-catching natural stone walkway that leads you up to the home. The same stone is used in the backyard patio to tie together both the entrance to the home and the entertaining areas. A custom built mahogany planter is filled with stunning oversized hydrangea plants. Although the yard is relatively small there was still room to incorporate a beautiful built in BBQ with room for food prep and storage. Photo Credit: Jamen Rhodes
Porch with Recessed Lighting
Porch with Recessed Lighting
The DeckspertsThe Decksperts
We upgraded the skirting from standard lattice to matching paneling.
Rocky Mountain Victorian
Rocky Mountain Victorian
k.beckman design inc.k.beckman design inc.
k.beckman
Custom Decks and Patios
Custom Decks and Patios
Central Kentucky Home ImprovementsCentral Kentucky Home Improvements
Mosman Terrace Interior Design
Mosman Terrace Interior Design
Novari Interior DesignNovari Interior Design
Craftsman bungalow renovation
Craftsman bungalow renovation
CH ArchitectsCH Architects
Historic Height's Bungalow
Historic Height's Bungalow
The Staging TeamThe Staging Team
Glass Wall System
Glass Wall System
J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.
Photographer: Stacy Bass Luxurious pool house sited on grand estate. Contemporary features with traditional design. Expansive french doors open to outdoor, poolside entertaining space. Cupola brings natural light into kitchen area.
Rustic Farmhouse
Rustic Farmhouse
Grand Interior DesignsGrand Interior Designs
Sonoma County
Sonoma County
Suzanne Knowlton DesignsSuzanne Knowlton Designs
Portfolio
Portfolio
Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.
Landscape Design: Landworkswisconsin.com Photo: Edmunds Studios Photography
Decks and Porches
Decks and Porches
D. Howard PaintingD. Howard Painting
Remodel
Remodel
UserUser
Beautiful finished porch with 4 skylights and cedar interior
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Great Oak Studio ArchitectureGreat Oak Studio Architecture
Close up of the Screened Porch addition to historic 1738 home in Bedford, New York.

Small Green 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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