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Country Veranda with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Michigan Farmhouse
Contemporary Michigan Farmhouse
Damian Farrell Design GroupDamian Farrell Design Group
Dappled morning sunlight on the porch and courtyard garden. It was important to the client that she have a space for outdoor entertaining, or a quiet cup of coffee in the morning.
2018 Home A Rama People Choice
2018 Home A Rama People Choice
Kent Shaffer Builders, Inc.Kent Shaffer Builders, Inc.
The Home Aesthetic
Photo of a large country side veranda in Indianapolis with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Magnolia Spring Historic Estate
Magnolia Spring Historic Estate
Erin E. Kaiser, Kaiser Real Estate Sales, IncErin E. Kaiser, Kaiser Real Estate Sales, Inc
Southern Charm and Sophistication at it's best! Stunning Historic Magnolia River Front Estate. Known as The Governor's Club circa 1900 the property is situated on approx 2 acres of lush well maintained grounds featuring Fresh Water Springs, Aged Magnolias and Massive Live Oaks. Property includes Main House (2 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, Lvg Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen, Library, Office, 3 car garage, large porches, garden with fountain), Magnolia House (2 Guest Apartments each consisting of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Kitchen, Dining Rm, Sitting Area), River House (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Lvg Rm, Dining Rm, Kitchen, river front porches), Pool House (Heated Gunite Pool and Spa, Entertainment Room/ Sitting Area, Kitchen, Bathroom), and Boat House (River Front Pier, 3 Covered Boat Slips, area for Outdoor Kitchen, Theater with Projection Screen, 3 children's play area, area ready for 2 built in bunk beds, sleeping 4). Full Home Generator System. Call or email Erin E. Kaiser with Kaiser Sotheby's International Realty at 251-752-1640 / erin@kaisersir.com for more info!
Olive
Olive
Lineage ArchitectsLineage Architects
Inspiration for a large rural side veranda in Other with a water feature, decking and a roof extension.
Oak Hollow
Oak Hollow
Robert Brayton PhotographyRobert Brayton Photography
Robert Brayton Photography
Design ideas for a large country front veranda in Houston with a water feature, decking and a roof extension.
Einfamilienhaus in Krummennaab
Einfamilienhaus in Krummennaab
NaturKlimaHaus SB GmbHNaturKlimaHaus SB GmbH
Photo of an expansive country front veranda in Other with decking, a water feature and a roof extension.
Bronte - Braemar
Bronte - Braemar
McDonald Jones HomesMcDonald Jones Homes
Photo of a rural back veranda in Wollongong with a water feature and a roof extension.
LUCI D'ORIENTE
LUCI D'ORIENTE
Rachele Biancalani StudioRachele Biancalani Studio
RBS Photo
Design ideas for a small rural front veranda in Florence with a water feature.
Jardín japones en Vitoria
Jardín japones en Vitoria
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Proyecto de decoración, dirección y ejecución de obra: Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com
Inspiration for a large farmhouse veranda in Bilbao with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
French style porch
French style porch
Architectural Stone DecorArchitectural Stone Decor
Hand carved stone wall fountain in this side yard.
This is an example of a small rural side veranda in Edmonton with a water feature.
Olive
Olive
Lineage ArchitectsLineage Architects
This is an example of a large farmhouse side veranda in Other with a water feature, decking and a roof extension.
Jardín japones en Vitoria
Jardín japones en Vitoria
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Proyecto de decoración, dirección y ejecución de obra: Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com
Design ideas for a large rural veranda in Bilbao with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
Jardín japones en Vitoria
Jardín japones en Vitoria
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Proyecto de decoración, dirección y ejecución de obra: Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com
Large farmhouse veranda in Bilbao with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.

Country Veranda with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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