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Veranda with a Potted Garden and a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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Flip Flop
Flip Flop
Colonial Reproductions, Inc.Colonial Reproductions, Inc.
This quaint beach cottage is nestled on the coastal shores of Martha's Vineyard.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical front veranda in Boston with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
Well Traveled Modern
Well Traveled Modern
UserUser
Cantilevered cypress deck floor with floating concrete steps on this pavilion deck. Brandon Pass architect Sitework Studios
Photo of a large retro front veranda in Other with concrete slabs, a pergola and a potted garden.
BZ - Pavillion house
BZ - Pavillion house
Nick Lee ArchitectureNick Lee Architecture
Inspiration for a large farmhouse back veranda in San Francisco with concrete paving, a potted garden and a pergola.
Boho Luxe
Boho Luxe
PS & DaughtersPS & Daughters
Jaime Alverez
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back veranda in Philadelphia with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
New pergola and fenced porch entry with Kalanchoe container garden entry.
New pergola and fenced porch entry with Kalanchoe container garden entry.
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
Indonesian hardwood pergola and front patio fencing for new modern entry. Asian Ceramics blue containers filled with drought tolerant Kalanchoe variety.
Sherman Oaks complete remodel
Sherman Oaks complete remodel
Spazio LASpazio LA
This is an example of a medium sized modern back veranda in Los Angeles with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
Front Patio
Front Patio
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Extended flagstone walkway to a front yard patio with redwood planter wall, pale planters and mexican beach stone.
Large contemporary front wood railing veranda in Phoenix with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Harwich, MA
Harwich, MA
Dominic Paul Mercadante ArchitectureDominic Paul Mercadante Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back veranda in Portland Maine with a potted garden and a pergola.
Shingle Style Lakehouse
Shingle Style Lakehouse
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Side yard patio opens to lakeside views without obscuring interior views to lake, stepping down via a series of platforms to access waterfront/docks - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture - Construction: Stenz Construction - Photo: Greg Murphey Studios
Whole House Remodel
Whole House Remodel
Hodge Design & RemodelingHodge Design & Remodeling
Pergola with doric columns and wood beams.
Photo of a medium sized classic back veranda in Atlanta with a potted garden, decking and a pergola.
Echo Farms Changes
Echo Farms Changes
JRS ConstructionJRS Construction
Part of the changes to the back of the house was the addition of this 250 Square foot custom pergola with composite decking. The area provides a great spot to grille with an expanded view of the tidal creek and golf course beyond.
Marietta Deck and Screened Porch Remodel for Entertaining
Marietta Deck and Screened Porch Remodel for Entertaining
Atlanta Design & BuildAtlanta Design & Build
Barbara Brown Photography
Small rustic side veranda in Atlanta with a pergola, a potted garden and decking.
El Patio Post Planters
El Patio Post Planters
El Patio Designs, LLCEl Patio Designs, LLC
El Patio Post Planter: Square Hanging Planter for Flowers and Herbs Adjusts from 12" to 20". Commercial Grade Outdoor Vertical Container Garden for Porches, Patios, Pergolas & More. Made in the U.S.A.
Greehouse and Deck Overlooking Anchorage, Alaska
Greehouse and Deck Overlooking Anchorage, Alaska
Treeline ConstructionTreeline Construction
This Treeline Trex front deck incorporates a deck swing bed, glass and cedar railing, a panoramic view of Anchorage, Alaska, and an expansive greenhouse for summer plant growing.
Patio Covers
Patio Covers
Practic Vinyl FencingPractic Vinyl Fencing
This is an example of a medium sized front veranda in Los Angeles with a potted garden and a pergola.
casale nel chianti l'oleandolo
casale nel chianti l'oleandolo
studio rattistudio ratti
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Design ideas for a small farmhouse front veranda in Milan with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
Greehouse and Deck Overlooking Anchorage, Alaska
Greehouse and Deck Overlooking Anchorage, Alaska
Treeline ConstructionTreeline Construction
This Treeline Trex front deck incorporates a deck swing bed, glass and cedar railing, a panoramic view of Anchorage, Alaska, and an expansive greenhouse for summer plant growing.
FOREST HOUSE
FOREST HOUSE
UserUser
Medium sized scandinavian front veranda in Barcelona with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Fotografía en chalet de nueva construcción
Fotografía en chalet de nueva construcción
Home & Haus | Home Staging & FotografíaHome & Haus | Home Staging & Fotografía
Large contemporary front veranda in Other with a potted garden and a pergola.
Fowler Project
Fowler Project
Banyan Tree Landscape Construction LLCBanyan Tree Landscape Construction LLC
Paver patio retained by mortared stacked flagstone retaining wall. Large stone stair, flagstone path. Covered outdoor living space with shade curtain to block late afternoon sun.

Veranda with a Potted Garden and a Pergola 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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