skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Veranda
  3. Speciality: Fountain

Traditional Veranda with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
21 - 40 of 85 photos
Item 1 of 3
Bonner Residence
Bonner Residence
Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLCLionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC
This is an example of a traditional front veranda in New Orleans with a water feature.
Outdoor Living Room & Lagoon
Outdoor Living Room & Lagoon
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Robert Lautman
Classic veranda in DC Metro with a water feature.
The Concept Home
The Concept Home
Alvarez HomesAlvarez Homes
Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Traditional veranda in Tampa with a water feature.
Custom Home 2017: Private Rd. I Boerne, Texas
Custom Home 2017: Private Rd. I Boerne, Texas
MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORSMSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS
blue bruin photography
Design ideas for a classic front veranda in Austin with a water feature and natural stone paving.
A Palette of Neutral with a Side of Color
A Palette of Neutral with a Side of Color
EDC INTERIORS INCEDC INTERIORS INC
Photo by Bruce Frame. This is another view of the lanai area that overlooks the water. Here, you can see both the outdoor dining table and the relaxation/conversation area, both of which are accented with red-orange pillows on a neutral backdrop. The whole area is inviting and doesn't distract from the natural beauty of the surrounding scenery.
Porch Views in Mount Pleasant - For Sale
Porch Views in Mount Pleasant - For Sale
William Means Real EstateWilliam Means Real Estate
Lowcountry Living on Deepwater: 205 Ferry Street This grand home situated in the Old Village has two stories of beautiful porch living with views of the Harbor, Fort Sumter, and downtown Charleston. Listed by Leize Gaillard.
Warm, Inviting Back Porch
Warm, Inviting Back Porch
Agape ConstructionAgape Construction
Large Wooden Swing handcrafted by Master Carpenter. Encourages Family Togetherness
Large traditional back veranda in St Louis with a water feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Tea House Retreat - Nestled Into Hillside. Minnesota Porch Design.
Tea House Retreat - Nestled Into Hillside. Minnesota Porch Design.
Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.
Tea House and stream are nestled against a gentle hillside. Tea house provides a quiet retreat alongside cascading creek and pool. Sanctuary and meditation. Yoga and relaxation. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.
Art Nouveau Tudor Exterior
Art Nouveau Tudor Exterior
Griffin Architects, P.A.Griffin Architects, P.A.
Summer shade is enhanced by the vine covered arbor. David Dietrich Photographer
Photo of a large traditional back veranda in Other with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
2015 Parade of Homes - The Azalea - Delafield, WI - Woodridge Estates
2015 Parade of Homes - The Azalea - Delafield, WI - Woodridge Estates
Tim O'Brien HomesTim O'Brien Homes
Ray Guansing
Photo of a traditional front veranda in Milwaukee with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Extra space for entertaining
Extra space for entertaining
Tomco Company Inc.Tomco Company Inc.
With no space for their kids and their friends, this 12 x 12 (3) season porch gets a lot of use for this families kids sleep overs and also adult entertaining.
Japanese Style of Stone Garden
Japanese Style of Stone Garden
West Wing CorporationWest Wing Corporation
Inspiration for a small classic side veranda in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Lakeside of Naples Villa
Lakeside of Naples Villa
Karen BosshardtKaren Bosshardt
Garden Lanai Photo: Wanderlust Photography
Small traditional back veranda in Miami with a water feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Rustic-Contemporary Poolside Porch
Rustic-Contemporary Poolside Porch
Brad Dassler-Bethel . ArchitectBrad Dassler-Bethel . Architect
A covered porch addition creates a peaceful and harmonious outdoor living area. The artisan-crafted timberwork frames the views overlooking the pool terrace and lawn. It engages the interior spaces by bringing the beauty of the outdoors in. I was the project architect for this addition while working at Kenneth Lynch & Associates. Photo credit: Brad Dassler-Bethel
6
6
Copper Works LightingCopper Works Lighting
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front veranda in New Orleans with a water feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Meyer & Meyer, Inc. featured in ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
Meyer & Meyer, Inc. featured in ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
GIBSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTYGIBSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/john-meyer-mcalpine-booth-and-ferrier-interiors-renovation-upstate-new-york-19th-century-retreat-article
Sea Breeze
Sea Breeze
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Ryan Gamma Photography
Large classic back veranda in Tampa with a water feature and a roof extension.
2015 Parade of Homes - The Azalea - Delafield, WI - Woodridge Estates
2015 Parade of Homes - The Azalea - Delafield, WI - Woodridge Estates
Tim O'Brien HomesTim O'Brien Homes
Ray Guansing
This is an example of a classic front veranda in Milwaukee with a water feature.
Our Work
Our Work
Goodner Brothers Custom HomesGoodner Brothers Custom Homes
Photo of a large classic back veranda in Austin with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Plan 18 At The Residences
Plan 18 At The Residences
Touchstone LivingTouchstone Living
This is an example of a large classic front veranda in Las Vegas with brick paving, a roof extension and a water feature.

Traditional Veranda with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.
2
12345Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.