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Paddington House 2
Paddington House 2
Plot ArchitecturePlot Architecture
Design ideas for a contemporary verandah in Brisbane.
Renovation Refresh
Renovation Refresh
Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions NSWSmith & Sons Renovations & Extensions NSW
Design ideas for a contemporary backyard verandah in Other with a fire feature.
OUTDOOR, ALFRESCO, PATIO, by Moda Interiors Perth
OUTDOOR, ALFRESCO, PATIO, by Moda Interiors Perth
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary verandah in Perth.
Find the right local pro for your project
Find top design and renovation professionals on Houzz
Dining
Dining
O'Meara JonesO'Meara Jones
Design ideas for a transitional verandah in Sydney.
Contemporary Verandah
Contemporary Verandah
This is an example of a contemporary verandah in Sydney with decking and metal railing.
Caulfield House
Caulfield House
UserUser
This is an example of a country backyard verandah in Melbourne with with fireplace, concrete pavers and a pergola.
Wine Country Modern
Wine Country Modern
Lorin Hill, ArchitectLorin Hill, Architect
Wine Country Modern
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard verandah in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.
Rutherford Residence
Rutherford Residence
John David RulonJohn David Rulon
This new house is reminiscent of the farm type houses in the Napa Valley. Although the new house is a more sophisticated design, it still remains simple in plan and overall shape. At the front entrance an entry vestibule opens onto the Great Room with kitchen, dining and living areas. A media room, guest room and small bath are also on the ground floor. Pocketed lift and slide doors and windows provide large openings leading out to a trellis covered rear deck and steps down to a lawn and pool with views of the vineyards beyond. The second floor includes a master bedroom and master bathroom with a covered porch, an exercise room, a laundry and two children’s bedrooms each with their own bathroom Benjamin Dhong of Benjamin Dhong Interiors worked with the owner on colors, interior finishes such as tile, stone, flooring, countertops, decorative light fixtures, some cabinet design and furnishings Photos by Adrian Gregorutti
IPE Deck - custom design
IPE Deck - custom design
Bauhaus Custom HomesBauhaus Custom Homes
Custom IPE deck design, ages beautifully
Mid-sized contemporary front yard verandah in Dallas with decking and a roof extension.
Pizza Oven
Pizza Oven
Joseph Farrell ArchitectureJoseph Farrell Architecture
Interior De
Country verandah in San Francisco.
Jordan Remodel
Jordan Remodel
R|House Design BuildR|House Design Build
Large porch with retractable screens, perfect for MN summers!
Large traditional backyard screened-in verandah in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Hickory Hill - Cozy Lake Cottage
Hickory Hill - Cozy Lake Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
Bret Franks Construction, Inc.Bret Franks Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive country front yard verandah in Little Rock with with columns, natural stone pavers and an awning.
A New Front Porch
A New Front Porch
Home Restoration Services, Inc.Home Restoration Services, Inc.
BACKGROUND Tom and Jill wanted a new space to replace a small entry at the front of their house- a space large enough for warm weather family gatherings and all the benefits a traditional Front Porch has to offer. SOLUTION We constructed an open four-column structure to provide space this family wanted. Low maintenance Green Remodeling products were used throughout. Designed by Lee Meyer Architects. Skirting designed and built by Greg Schmidt. Photos by Greg Schmidt
Canoe Camps
Canoe Camps
WoodhullWoodhull
Design ideas for a country screened-in verandah in Portland Maine with decking, a roof extension and wood railing.
Legacy Lakehouse
Legacy Lakehouse
Geneva Cabinet Company, LLCGeneva Cabinet Company, LLC
www.genevacabinet.com, Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva, WI., Lakehouse with kitchen open to screened in porch overlooking lake.
Photo of a large beach style backyard verandah in Milwaukee with brick pavers, a roof extension and mixed railing.
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Photo by Andrew Hyslop
Design ideas for a small transitional backyard verandah in Louisville with decking and a roof extension.
Pool Waterfall and Outdoor Living in Sugarloaf
Pool Waterfall and Outdoor Living in Sugarloaf
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Photo of a large traditional backyard screened-in verandah in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Lake Front Country Estate
Lake Front Country Estate
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Lake Front Country Estate Sleeping Porch, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Photo of an expansive traditional backyard verandah in Other with natural stone pavers and a roof extension.

Verandah Design Ideas

A 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 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, 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 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!
Casa Corbino - AIA Austin Homes Tour 2013
Casa Corbino - AIA Austin Homes Tour 2013
Merzbau Design CollectiveMerzbau Design Collective
The front porch is clad in travertine from the LBJ Library remodel at UT. Douglas fir columns and beam with custom steel brackets support painted double rafters and a light blue painted tongue-and-groove wood porch roof. Exterior paint color: "Ocean Floor," Benjamin Moore. Photo by Whit Preston.
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