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Traditional Veranda with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Pallisers Porch
Pallisers Porch
David Tyson & Associates Inc.David Tyson & Associates Inc.
David Tyson
Photo of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Charlotte with a water feature and a roof extension.
Porch Views in Mount Pleasant - For Sale
Porch Views in Mount Pleasant - For Sale
William Means Real EstateWilliam Means Real Estate
Luxury Home on Conch Creek: 1628 Home Farm Road The large living room has doors that open onto the front porch creating a great flow for large gatherings and a beautiful setting on Conch Creek in Mount Pleasant. Listed by Elle Haynes.
Roseview
Roseview
Sloan Architects, P.C.Sloan Architects, P.C.
This is an example of a traditional side veranda in New York with a water feature and decking.
2017 Summer Showcase
2017 Summer Showcase
Stone Bridge Homes NWStone Bridge Homes NW
REPIXS
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front veranda in Portland with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Traditional Home - Bent Tree
Traditional Home - Bent Tree
Empie ResidentialEmpie Residential
Photo of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Dallas with a water feature, decking and a pergola.
Cumberland
Cumberland
Environmental Design StudioEnvironmental Design Studio
Design ideas for a classic back veranda in Los Angeles with a water feature and decking.
Warm, Inviting Back Porch
Warm, Inviting Back Porch
Agape ConstructionAgape Construction
Majestic Pond Area seamlessly integrated with new Porch
Photo of a large classic back veranda in St Louis with a water feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Richardson Creek Outdoor Kitchen and Living
Richardson Creek Outdoor Kitchen and Living
Nugreen Contracting, LLCNugreen Contracting, LLC
Richard Guerard
This is an example of a large traditional veranda in Atlanta with a water feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Front Porch Living
Front Porch Living
Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional front veranda in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Handicap Ramp
Handicap Ramp
UserUser
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This is an example of a medium sized classic front veranda in Jackson with a water feature and a roof extension.
Bella Casa
Bella Casa
RSZ Design DevelopmentRSZ Design Development
Inspiration for a large traditional front veranda in Atlanta with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Timeless Country Frence
Timeless Country Frence
Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front veranda in Houston with a water feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Cormorant Island Residence
Cormorant Island Residence
Zach T. Carney ArchitectsZach T. Carney Architects
Photo of a large traditional back veranda in Charleston with a water feature, decking and a pergola.
EverNew® Railing and Porch Systems
EverNew® Railing and Porch Systems
CertainTeed Living Spaces®CertainTeed Living Spaces®
Primary Product: CertainTeed EverNew® Railing and Porch Systems Style: Panorama
Design ideas for a large classic back veranda in Philadelphia with a water feature and decking.
Porch Views in Mount Pleasant - For Sale
Porch Views in Mount Pleasant - For Sale
William Means Real EstateWilliam Means Real Estate
Gorgeous Lakefront Home: 26 Fernandina Street Enjoy three different porches from the first to the third floor at 26 Fernandina Street. This scenic setting in I’On offers stunning Westlake views! Listed by Michelle McQuillan.
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Gentle Gardener Green DesignGentle Gardener Green Design
reading porch with fireplace overlooking the rain garden for birding copyright 2015 Virginia Rockwell
Design ideas for a large traditional side veranda in Richmond with a water feature, decking and a roof extension.
The Niche Garden
The Niche Garden
Celilo GardensCelilo Gardens
This is an example of a medium sized classic front veranda in Portland with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
The Niche Garden
The Niche Garden
Celilo GardensCelilo Gardens
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front veranda in Portland with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
AquaView Fencing - Serving North AmericaAquaView Fencing - Serving North America
This is an example of a large classic back veranda in Phoenix with a water feature.
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

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.
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