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Traditional Verandah Design Ideas

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Screened porch
Screened porch
John TeSelleJohn TeSelle
A screened porch in the woods.
Inspiration for a traditional verandah in Nashville.
Striking Three Season Porch
Striking Three Season Porch
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
The handsomely crafted porch extends the living area of the home’s den by 250 square feet and includes a wood burning fireplace faced with stone. The Chilton stone on the fireplace matches the stone of an existing retaining wall on the site. The exposed beams, posts and 2” bevel siding are clear cedar and lightly stained to highlight the natural grain of the wood. The existing bluestone patio pavers were taken up, stored on site during construction and reconfigured for paths from the house around the porch and to the garage. Featured in Better Homes & Gardens and the Southwest Journal. Photography by John Reed Foresman.
Rural Homestead 3-Season Porch
Rural Homestead 3-Season Porch
Vujovich Design Build, Inc.Vujovich Design Build, Inc.
When the homeowners chose to build their new family home they discovered a beautiful rural setting that allowed them to enjoy their various hobbies and interests. This custom farmhouse concept is a traditional four-square main structure with 12-foot porches and outer rooms wrapping the entire home. The overall aesthetic is stately and uncomplicated. – Ken Gutmaker Photography - Rehkamp Larson Architects
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Deck Pergola
Deck Pergola
Passacantando Architects AIAPassacantando Architects AIA
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard verandah in New York with natural stone pavers and a pergola.
Phantom retractable screens at the Kuppersmith Project
Phantom retractable screens at the Kuppersmith Project
Phantom ScreensPhantom Screens
Located in Mobile, AL, the Kuppersmith Home is a blend of the 1920s charm and modern day luxuries and amenities. Far from just a renovation, the main goal of this renovation project was to create a modern, low-maintenance home that incorporates practical green principles, maintains the original architecture and meets the needs and demands of today’s homeowners. The Lipford Construction design team chose Phantom’s motorized Executive Screens to provide protection from solar heat and insects while maintaining the views. The tracks and housings of the screens are recessed into the porch columns, allowing the screens to be fully retracted out of sight when not in use. The selected mesh type — Sheerweave 2360 — in charcoal finish helps to block the UV rays from entering the screened space, thereby maintaining a cooler temperature within the porch when the screens are lowered.
Gabled Screen Porch
Gabled Screen Porch
John Rogers RenovationsJohn Rogers Renovations
This spacious screen porch was originally planned 3 years ago and put on hold until now. It features a new deck with Tiger Wood flooring, 10' walls and 16' to the top of the ceiling in the gable.
English Country House
English Country House
Dewson Construction CompanyDewson Construction Company
Photo of a traditional verandah in Philadelphia.
Porch 6061
Porch 6061
J.S. Brown & Co.J.S. Brown & Co.
Screen porch converted to 3-season room. Design by Monica Lewis, CMKBD, MCR, UDCP of J.S. Brown & Co.
Inspiration for a traditional verandah in Columbus with a roof extension.
Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Traditional verandah in New York.
Showcase 2011 - Artist's Retreat
Showcase 2011 - Artist's Retreat
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
This Country Farmhouse with attached Barn/Art Studio is set quietly in the woods, embracing the privacy of its location and the efficiency of its design. A combination of Artistic Minds came together to create this fabulous Artist’s retreat with designated Studio Space, a unique Built-In Master Bed, and many other Signature Witt Features. The Outdoor Covered Patio is a perfect get-away and compliment to the uncontained joy the Tuscan-inspired Kitchen provides. Photos by Randall Perry Photography.
Screen Porch with Stone Base
Screen Porch with Stone Base
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
This screen porch was constructed with a stone base, composite trim/moldings and a stained-cypress ceiling with a dropped-crown featuring LED-rope lighting to soften the otherwise cold surfaces.
M.J. Whelan Construction
M.J. Whelan Construction
M.J. Whelan ConstructionM.J. Whelan Construction
Timber Frame Porch, Home Design and Remodel - A timber frame porch makes a perfect addition to any home regardless of its style or setting. This beautiful home, after a fire completely gutted it, was redesigned and remodeled. Much of its great appeal is given by the massive timber frame front porch. This handcrafted post and beam entryway was designed by our design team and custom built in M.J. Whelan's woodworking shop. Ledgestone was incorporated into the design and adds even more character. A tongue and groove cedar ceiling lines the vaulted entryway along with the entire length of the porch sitting area. The result? A rustic, but sophisticated vacation-like space to kick back and relax in! Home and Porch Design and Remodel. Highland, MI
Ullswater
Ullswater
Blue Sky Building CompanyBlue Sky Building Company
Design ideas for a traditional verandah in Raleigh with a roof extension.
Acadian Home
Acadian Home
Soorikian ArchitectureSoorikian Architecture
This is an example of a traditional verandah in Birmingham.
Cole Residence
Cole Residence
Frederick + Frederick ArchitectsFrederick + Frederick Architects
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard screened-in verandah in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
2007 Showcase
2007 Showcase
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
Inspiration for a traditional verandah in New York.
Frenchflair
Frenchflair
MichelleMichelle
Traditional verandah in Vancouver.
Porch
Porch
Tracery InteriorsTracery Interiors
A old fashioned porch swing overlooks the Gulf of Mexico at a home in the Watersound community along Scenic Highway 30A in South Walton County, Florida. [photo by Michael Granberry]
Timber Framed Screened Porch
Timber Framed Screened Porch
Studio One-Off Architecture & DesignStudio One-Off Architecture & Design
Traditional verandah in Boston with a roof extension.

Traditional Verandah Design Ideas

A traditional verandah requires careful planning because it is here that you transition from the outside of your home to the inside. A roofed and open, or partly open, portion of a house, a verandah is more than just an entryway to your house. It is here you can play games, sit on a swing chair while sipping lemonade, chat to neighbours, and watch the world go by. Browse the photos on Houzz to see how you can breathe life back into your traditional verandah, or build one onto your home with form and function in mind. You’ll find inspiration for Queenslander verandahs, those with flat, curved, concave and gabled roofs, as well as ideas for flooring and balustrades, to suit all styles of homes, big and small. If you want to dig a little deeper, make sure you check out the Stories or Advice section on Houzz, too.

What style of verandah should I add to my home?

This will be primarily dictated by your budget, space and overall style of your home. Typically, traditional verandahs are integrated into a home’s roofline, so they will most likely always be a pricey renovation. Flat or skillion-roofed verandahs are popular home additions because they can be shaped to fit most house plans, or extend out to other zones, like a pool, for example. A pitched/gabled or curved roof will give you more height and a more open feel, while a concave roof looks best on a verandah attached to a period home. If you need advice, check out our directory of architects.

How can I decorate my traditional verandah?

Your verandah decor should reflect your personality and lifestyle, but most importantly, how you will use the space. If you want it to encourage lounging and people watching, add a hammock, swing chair or daybed – the more seating you have, the more likely you are to use it with friends. Get more from your verandah by including a dining table and chairs, with some feature pendant lighting to draw attention to the zone. You could also go beyond seating, by adding the likes of a console or planters. If you’re spoilt with a view, you can also keep it utterly simple with just two comfy armchairs to sink back into. Add colour through wall hangings, potted plants, pillows and rugs, but remember to opt for fabrics that are waterproof and fade-resistant. If you're unsure, get help from a designer!
Shingle Style Lodge
Shingle Style Lodge
James McNeal Architecture and DesignJames McNeal Architecture and Design
Design ideas for a traditional verandah in Minneapolis.
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