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Traditional Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Screened Porch and Patio in Raleigh, NC
Screened Porch and Patio in Raleigh, NC
Archadeck of Raleigh-DurhamArchadeck of Raleigh-Durham
Large custom Screened in porch and patio. Screened porch features low maintenance Timbertech decking, deckorator railing, lighted trey ceiling, and inset spa. Patio is recycled granite pavers from Earthstone Pavers, a natural stacked stone wall, outdoor grill and firepit.
Tuscan Riverfront
Tuscan Riverfront
Browdy & BrowdyBrowdy & Browdy
Porches & Screened Porches
Porches & Screened Porches
Synergy OutdoorSynergy Outdoor
Rutherford House
Rutherford House
Peter J. Collins ArchitectsPeter J. Collins Architects
Kings Road
Kings Road
MJ LanphierMJ Lanphier
107 W Walnut Ave Renovations
107 W Walnut Ave Renovations
Arimse Architects, LLCArimse Architects, LLC
Arimse Architects
Clifton Screen Porch with Pine Tongue & Groove Ceiling
Clifton Screen Porch with Pine Tongue & Groove Ceiling
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
Screen porch with Pine Tongue & Groove ceiling. Iron railing and Timber-Tech composite decking underneath. Located in Clifton, VA
Berry Circle / Private Residence 2
Berry Circle / Private Residence 2
UserUser
Rear view of Private Residence 2, new construction in historic Franklin, Tennessee.
Sherman Project - Sandy Springs, GA.
Sherman Project - Sandy Springs, GA.
ARNOLD Masonry & LandscapeARNOLD Masonry & Landscape
This is one of our most recent all inclusive hardscape and landscape projects completed for wonderful clients in Sandy Springs / North Atlanta, GA. Project consisted of completely stripping backyard and creating a clean pallet for new stone and boulder retaining walls, a firepit and stone masonry bench seating area, an amazing flagstone patio area which also included an outdoor stone kitchen and custom chimney along with a cedar pavilion. Stone and pebble pathways with incredible night lighting. Landscape included an incredible array of plant and tree species , new sod and irrigation and potted plant installations. Our professional photos will display this project much better than words can. Contact us for your next hardscape, masonry and landscape project. Allow us to create your place of peace and outdoor oasis! http://www.arnoldmasonryandlandscape.com/ All photos and project and property of ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape. All rights reserved © Mark Najjar- All Rights Reserved ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape ©
Solar Shades on a Porch- block the sun not the view
Solar Shades on a Porch- block the sun not the view
Abda Custom Window FashionsAbda Custom Window Fashions
The sun can be overwhelming at times with the brightness and high temperatures. Shades are also a great way to block harmful ultra-violet rays to protect your hardwood flooring, furniture and artwork from fading. There are different types of shades that were engineered to solve a specific dilemma. We work with clients in the Central Indiana Area. Contact us today to get started on your project. 317-273-8343
Outdoor Great Room with Awesome Covered Structure in Sparta, NJ
Outdoor Great Room with Awesome Covered Structure in Sparta, NJ
Deck Remodelers.comDeck Remodelers.com
Outdoor great room in Sparta, NJ with an awesome tiger wood covered structure. Stone based ipe columns. Two-tiered deck that step down to a custom designed paver patio with built in fire feature and a 20ft. retaining wall. Stunning stacked stone planter extends the rustic look of this beautiful outdoor living space.
Open Back Porches
Open Back Porches
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
© 2014 Jan Stittleburg for Atlanta Decking.
Covington, LA
Covington, LA
Jenkins Homes, LLCJenkins Homes, LLC
Photos taken by Cathy Carter with Fotosold
Rustic Three Season Room
Rustic Three Season Room
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Home built and designed by Divine Custom Homes Photos by Spacecrafting
2009 Showcase Home
2009 Showcase Home
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
This two story cottage built by Pat Achee of Achee Properties, Inc. is the Baldwin County Home builders Association's Showcase Home for 2009. Designed by Bob Chatham, it is the first BCHA Showcase Home to be built as a National Association Of Home Builders "Green Certified" home. Located in The Waters of Fairhope, Alabama only minutes from downtown Fairhope. The recycled wood, open rafter tails, screened porches and stone skirting make up some of the natural hues that give this house it's casual appeal. The separate guest suite can be a multifunctional area that provides privacy from the main house. The screened side porch with it's stone fireplace and flat screen TV is a great place to hang out and watch the games. Furnishings provided by Malouf Furniture and Design in Foley, AL.
Leawood KS Screened Porch, Patio, Deck & Paver Patio
Leawood KS Screened Porch, Patio, Deck & Paver Patio
Archadeck of Kansas CityArchadeck of Kansas City
This porch includes a gable roof to allow as much air and sunlight in as possible. This porch has a deck on either side creating many different outdoor living spaces.
Upper Roof Deck
Upper Roof Deck
ChaletChalet
Landscape Architect: Chalet Architect: Burns and Beyerl Developer: Middlefork Development LLC
Westover Residence
Westover Residence
Ed Hughey, Architect & RealtorEd Hughey, Architect & Realtor
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Lake Geneva screen porch
Lake Geneva screen porch
Lake Geneva ArchitectsLake Geneva Architects
Architect - Jason R. Bernard Photography - Matt Mason

Traditional Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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