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Screened Veranda with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Dash Landing Farmhouse
Dash Landing Farmhouse
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Rob Karosis
Photo of a medium sized classic front screened veranda in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension.
Eco Transitional
Eco Transitional
EnviroHomeDesign LLCEnviroHomeDesign LLC
EnviroHomeDesign LLC
This is an example of a large classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
North Raleigh Screened Porch & Deck
North Raleigh Screened Porch & Deck
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, Inc.Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, Inc.
John R. Sperath
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Raleigh with a roof extension.
House on The Bay
House on The Bay
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
Screened in porch with Ipe decking photo: Carolyn Watson Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com
Photo of a medium sized coastal back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Meadow Cabin
Meadow Cabin
Axial Arts ArchitectureAxial Arts Architecture
Sited on 35- acres, this rustic cabin was laid out to accommodate the client’s wish for a simple home comprised of 3 connected building forms. The primary form, which includes the entertainment, kitchen, and dining room areas, is built from beetle kill pine harvested on site. The other two forms are sited to take full advantage of spectacular views while providing separation of living and garage spaces. LEED Silver certified.
Pawley's Island Beach House
Pawley's Island Beach House
Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.
Timeless Memories Photography
This is an example of a large coastal back screened veranda in Charleston with decking and a roof extension.
piper model home, autumn hall
piper model home, autumn hall
PBC Design + BuildPBC Design + Build
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front veranda in Wilmington with decking, a roof extension and a potted garden.
Beautiful Bethesda Kitchen and Outdoor living
Beautiful Bethesda Kitchen and Outdoor living
JEFFCO DevelopmentJEFFCO Development
Design ideas for an expansive farmhouse back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Porch Bed Swing
Porch Bed Swing
Hansen Architects, P.C.Hansen Architects, P.C.
Richard Leo Johnson
Photo of a classic screened veranda in Atlanta with brick paving and a roof extension.
Screened Porch Sanctuary
Screened Porch Sanctuary
Your Favorite Room By Cathy ZaeskeYour Favorite Room By Cathy Zaeske
This screened porch was created as a sanctuary, a place to retreat and be enveloped by nature in a calm, 
relaxing environment. The monochromatic scheme helps to achieve this quiet mood while the pop 
of color comes solely from the surrounding trees. The hits of black help to move your eye around the room and provide a sophisticated feel. Three distinct zones were created to eat, converse 
and lounge with the help of area rugs, custom lighting and unique furniture. Cathy Zaeske
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.
Rear Porch
Rear Porch
Group3Group3
John McManus
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical back screened veranda in Other with decking.
Lakeside Retreat
Lakeside Retreat
Shelter ArchitectureShelter Architecture
Spacecrafting
Large modern back screened mixed railing veranda in Minneapolis.
The Branches
The Branches
Elle Du Monde LLCElle Du Monde LLC
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse back screened mixed railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Milton, MA - Whole House Remodel
Milton, MA - Whole House Remodel
Rebel BuildersRebel Builders
This is an example of a large traditional back screened wood railing veranda in Boston with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Photo of a large country back screened veranda in Nashville with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Canoe Camps
Canoe Camps
WoodhullWoodhull
Design ideas for a rustic screened wood railing veranda in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension.
Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
The screen porch has a Fir beam ceiling, Ipe decking, and a flat screen TV mounted over a stone clad gas fireplace.
This is an example of a large traditional back screened wood railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
The Country House
The Country House
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
Inspiration for a large country back screened veranda in Dallas with decking and a roof extension.
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Rochman Design-Build Inc.Rochman Design-Build Inc.
Photo of a contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit.

Screened Veranda with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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