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100 Mile Views
100 Mile Views
Montana Build, Inc.Montana Build, Inc.
San Carlos Modern Ranch
San Carlos Modern Ranch
Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.
Mark Pinkerton, VI 360
Modern Coastal in North Bethany
Modern Coastal in North Bethany
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Halkin Mason Photography
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MeshGuard
MeshGuard
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MeshGuard and Screen Tight featured in Coastal Living's 2018 Idea House in Habersham, SC. MeshGuard allowed the architect to design a screened-in outdoor living space that did not have to have its beautiful view obstructed by pickets. Coastal Living Magazine image; Photo by J. Savage Gibson; Styling by Liz Strong
Eclectic Farmhouse
Eclectic Farmhouse
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
Louisiana Cottage
Louisiana Cottage
Farmer Payne Architects - LouisianaFarmer Payne Architects - Louisiana
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Avondale | Jacksonville Historic Home
Avondale | Jacksonville Historic Home
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
For this project the house itself and the garage are the only original features on the property. In the front yard we created massive curb appeal by adding a new brick driveway, framed by lighted brick columns, with an offset parking space. A brick retaining wall and walkway lead visitors to the front door, while a low brick wall and crisp white pergola enhance a previous underutilized patio. Landscaping, sod, and lighting frame the house without distracting from its character. In the back yard the driveway leads to an updated garage which received a new brick floor and air conditioning. The back of the house changed drastically with the seamless addition of a covered patio framed on one side by a trellis with inset stained glass opposite a brick fireplace. The live-edge cypress mantel provides the perfect place for decor. The travertine patio steps down to a rectangular pool, which features a swim jet and linear glass waterline tile. Again, the space includes all new landscaping, sod, and lighting to extend enjoyment of the space after dusk. Photo by Craig O'Neal
New Waterfront Home in Chatham, MA
New Waterfront Home in Chatham, MA
Cape Associates, Inc.Cape Associates, Inc.
After - Front Porch & Custom Front Door
After - Front Porch & Custom Front Door
Tusick & Associates ArchitectsTusick & Associates Architects
This front porch addition includes a custom-designed front door, custom stone pattern/design, and stained bead-board ceiling.
Indian Springs
Indian Springs
JLF & Associates, Inc.JLF & Associates, Inc.
A young family’s Wyoming basecamp, as adventurous as its setting. Contemporary elements are folded within the antique stone envelope (inspired by 18th century stone barns): glass stairs, partitions and tile lend luminosity to the rugged framework of steel and timber. A contemporary convergence of rusticity and romance.
Hayward Cabin
Hayward Cabin
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Troy Thies Photography
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Ranch
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Ranch
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
The master suite in this 1970’s Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home was transformed from open and awkward to clean and crisp. The original suite was one large room with a sunken tub, pedestal sink, and toilet just a few steps up from the bedroom, which had a full wall of patio doors. The roof was rebuilt so the bedroom floor could be raised so that it is now on the same level as the bathroom (and the rest of the house). Rebuilding the roof gave an opportunity for the bedroom ceilings to be vaulted, and wood trim, soffits, and uplighting enhance the Frank Lloyd Wright connection. The interior space was reconfigured to provide a private master bath with a soaking tub and a skylight, and a private porch was built outside the bedroom. Contractor: Meadowlark Design + Build Interior Designer: Meadowlark Design + Build Photographer: Emily Rose Imagery
Open Front Porch
Open Front Porch
Decks by Kiefer LLCDecks by Kiefer LLC
Shingle Style
Shingle Style
DMA ArchitectureDMA Architecture
Front Porch
Mazama Meadow Residence, Firewise Design, Mazama WA
Mazama Meadow Residence, Firewise Design, Mazama WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry looking into firewise landscape. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Wilson House Remodel
Wilson House Remodel
Catalyst ConstructionCatalyst Construction
visual anthology photography
South Austin Modern
South Austin Modern
Zach Savage Homes, LLCZach Savage Homes, LLC
Shake At The Lake
Shake At The Lake
Elite Design GroupElite Design Group
Builder: Artisan Custom Homes Photography by: Jim Schmid Photography Interior Design by: Homestyles Interior Design
Large Openings, Decks + Patios - Executive
Large Openings, Decks + Patios - Executive
Screens of Southern CaliforniaScreens of Southern California

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.
Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island
Lucas Eilers Design Associates, LLPLucas Eilers Design Associates, LLP
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