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Victorian Wood Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Heritage Home with a Tropical-type Oasis in the Upper Ottawa Valley
Heritage Home with a Tropical-type Oasis in the Upper Ottawa Valley
M A Jaworski Landscape DesignM A Jaworski Landscape Design
Since the front yard is North-facing, shade-tolerant plants like hostas, ferns and yews will be great foundation plantings here. In addition to these, the Victorians were fond of palm trees, so these shade-loving palms are at home here during clement weather, but will get indoor protection during the winter. Photo credit: E. Jenvey
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Cindy Apple
Thimble Island Victorian Home
Thimble Island Victorian Home
Joseph Sepot ArchitectsJoseph Sepot Architects
This wraparound porch offers the perfect location to find shelter from the midday sun, enjoy a cool drink, and take in panoramic views of Long Island Sound. Jim Fiora Photography LLC
Screened Porch Addition
Screened Porch Addition
Grove ArchitectsGrove Architects
Rose Manor
Rose Manor
Elegant in DesignElegant in Design
The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.
Historic Deck Upgraded
Historic Deck Upgraded
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
This composite decking is called TimberTech from Azek and is a Tongue and Groove style. The corners also have a herringbone pattern to match the home.
Victorian Remodel
Victorian Remodel
Angela Klein, ArchitectAngela Klein, Architect
rear ADU entry, rear porch and steps
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Barrington Historic District Victorian
Barrington Historic District Victorian
Mark SwansonMark Swanson
New wrap around porch with rail to match original house.
Historic Deck Upgraded
Historic Deck Upgraded
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
This composite decking is called TimberTech from Azek and is a Tongue and Groove style. The corners also have a herringbone pattern to match the home.
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Thimble Island Victorian Home
Thimble Island Victorian Home
Joseph Sepot ArchitectsJoseph Sepot Architects
Detail showing a contrasting palette of white wooden trim, stained gray cedar shingle siding, and natural mahogany of windows, doors, and porch balusters. Jim Fiora Photography LLC
Screened Porch Addition
Screened Porch Addition
Grove ArchitectsGrove Architects
Screened Porch Addition
Screened Porch Addition
Grove ArchitectsGrove Architects
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Cindy Apple
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Historic Deck Upgraded
Historic Deck Upgraded
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
This composite decking is called TimberTech from Azek and is a Tongue and Groove style. The corners also have a herringbone pattern to match the home.
Historic Deck Upgraded
Historic Deck Upgraded
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
This composite decking is called TimberTech from Azek and is a Tongue and Groove style. The corners also have a herringbone pattern to match the home.
Historic Deck Upgraded
Historic Deck Upgraded
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
This composite decking is called TimberTech from Azek and is a Tongue and Groove style. The corners also have a herringbone pattern to match the home.

Victorian Wood Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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