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If you’re lucky enough to own a traditional Queenslander house, then you’ll know that the verandah is one of the best features of your home. Verandahs are truly an essential part of Queenslander life. They not only look great, and provide shade and shelter from the weather, but they also act as an extra living space for the family.
Some classic Queensland verandah styles include:
- The bullnose verandah
- The gabled verandah
- A bay window verandah
- The skillion verandah
- A hip roof verandah
- An enclosed verandah
In this blog post, we will discuss these 6 Queenslander verandah styles and what makes them so great. Read on to learn more!
Bullnose Verandah
Unlike convex verandahs, bullnose verandahs curve inwards towards the house. Thanks to this curving roof, harsh direct sunlight and bad weather is cut off from the rooms inside of your Queenslander. The shade provided by this type of verandah is truly perfect for anyone who has to live through an Aussie summer.
Not only does the architecture of a bullnose verandah make it great for the climate, but it increases its aesthetic and street appeal. If you couple a bullnose verandah with French doors, then your Queenslander would have an extra beautiful design and even richer cultural significance.
Gabled Verandah
Adding a gabled verandah to your Queenslander could make your house into a dream home.
Gabled verandahs are characterised by their triangular shaped or ‘pitched’ roof. These verandahs are often used to extend a living space or dining room as they provide a shaded outdoor space perfect for the family to spend time together. Sometimes, however, a gabled verandah acts more as a carport for certain homes.
Bay Window Verandah
A bay window veranch perfectly fits the unique Queenslander style. A bay window is a glass-sided wall that protrudes from the house and can allow space for elements such as a functional window seat. The natural light, beautiful view, and snug and comfy recess makes it a great spot for avid readers, or anyone who want to curl up with a cup of tea and watch the world go by.
Bay windows increase a house’s value, improve natural lighting, increase the functional space of a room, and increase the aesthetic of a home. Why not make even more use of your bay window by adding a verandah around it? Including a bay window verandah to your Queenslander could give your home that extra bit of pizazz that it’s been missing.
Skillion Verandah
While you may not see many skillion verandahs in the inner city suburbs, you shouldn’t count out this verandah style for your Queenslander home. Unlike gabled patios, which are characterised by their triangular roof due to the two faces which meet at their ridgeline, a skillion verandah is a flat roof that only possesses a single angular roof.
If you’re looking to expand your Queenslander, a skillion verandah could be the solution you’re looking for. As a skillion roof can have a steep pitch and be crafted in a way that suits the individual needs of the owner and house, it is a convenient option for an entertainment area, outdoor dining area, or even a carport.
Hip Roof Verandah
The fifth classic Queenslander verandah idea is the hip roof verandah. This design is more traditional and, like the gabled roof verandah, presents a clean aesthetic that is perfect for any home. One reason why a hip roof verandah would be perfect for your Queenslander is its excellent ventilation. As Queenslanders are often designed with airflow in mind, this verandah would fit the bill of your Queenslander home.
To make your hip roof verandah extra stylish you could even add a ceiling fan, some hanging plants, and some luxury lights. Adding a hip roof verandah will add greater value to your Queenslander and make your ability to entertain guests nice and simple.
Enclosed Verandah
If you’re not too fussed on having an outdoor living space, why not consider enclosing the verandah of your renovated Queenslander? While it’s also common to extend your verandah around the entire property to get more convenient outdoor space, enclosing a verandah is a great way to add an extra room to your home.
You could use the space for a study, playroom, a dining room, an entertainment room, or even a man cave – the possibilities are endless!We hope you have enjoyed this blog post about classic Queenslander decks. Thanks for reading!
