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: Columns

Veranda with a Potted Garden and with Columns Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 2,178 photos
Item 1 of 3
Larkspur Farmhouse
Larkspur Farmhouse
HEYDT DESIGNSHEYDT DESIGNS
Photography by Golden Gate Creative
Design ideas for a medium sized country back wood railing veranda in San Francisco with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
Bret Franks Construction, Inc.Bret Franks Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive farmhouse front veranda in Little Rock with with columns, natural stone paving and an awning.
#7737 Petra Horizontal Porch Rail
#7737 Petra Horizontal Porch Rail
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front metal railing veranda in Detroit with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation
Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation
nancekivell home planning & designnancekivell home planning & design
Enhancing a home’s exterior curb appeal doesn’t need to be a daunting task. With some simple design refinements and creative use of materials we transformed this tired 1950’s style colonial with second floor overhang into a classic east coast inspired gem. Design enhancements include the following: • Replaced damaged vinyl siding with new LP SmartSide, lap siding and trim • Added additional layers of trim board to give windows and trim additional dimension • Applied a multi-layered banding treatment to the base of the second-floor overhang to create better balance and separation between the two levels of the house • Extended the lower-level window boxes for visual interest and mass • Refined the entry porch by replacing the round columns with square appropriately scaled columns and trim detailing, removed the arched ceiling and increased the ceiling height to create a more expansive feel • Painted the exterior brick façade in the same exterior white to connect architectural components. A soft blue-green was used to accent the front entry and shutters • Carriage style doors replaced bland windowless aluminum doors • Larger scale lantern style lighting was used throughout the exterior
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
CuttingEdge Built LLCCuttingEdge Built LLC
This beautiful new construction craftsman-style home had the typical builder's grade front porch with wood deck board flooring and painted wood steps. Also, there was a large unpainted wood board across the bottom front, and an opening remained that was large enough to be used as a crawl space underneath the porch which quickly became home to unwanted critters. In order to beautify this space, we removed the wood deck boards and installed the proper floor joists. Atop the joists, we also added a permeable paver system. This is very important as this system not only serves as necessary support for the natural stone pavers but would also firmly hold the sand being used as grout between the pavers. In addition, we installed matching brick across the bottom front of the porch to fill in the crawl space and painted the wood board to match hand rails and columns. Next, we replaced the original wood steps by building new concrete steps faced with matching brick and topped with natural stone pavers. Finally, we added new hand rails and cemented the posts on top of the steps for added stability. WOW...not only was the outcome a gorgeous transformation but the front porch overall is now much more sturdy and safe!
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Exterior Under $50,000
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Exterior Under $50,000
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Sardone Construction, Dallas, Texas, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner Residential Exterior Under $50,000
Small classic front veranda in Dallas with a potted garden, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Main House Front Porch
Main House Front Porch
GMF+ASSOCIATES architectsGMF+ASSOCIATES architects
Inspiration for a classic front wood railing veranda in Other with with columns and decking.
Infinity Edge Pool & Negative Knife Edge Spa
Infinity Edge Pool & Negative Knife Edge Spa
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Situated on a private cove of Lake Lanier this stunning project is the essence of Indoor-outdoor living and embraces all the best elements of its natural surroundings. The pool house features an open floor plan with a kitchen, bar and great room combination and panoramic doors that lead to an eye-catching infinity edge pool and negative knife edge spa. The covered pool patio offers a relaxing and intimate setting for a quiet evening or watching sunsets over the lake. The adjacent flagstone patio, grill area and unobstructed water views create the ideal combination for entertaining family and friends while adding a touch of luxury to lakeside living.
Lynnfield Farmhouse - Cummings Architects
Lynnfield Farmhouse - Cummings Architects
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Eric Roth Photography
Photo of a large farmhouse front veranda in Boston with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
Pinnacle Peak View House
Pinnacle Peak View House
NewWest design studio, llcNewWest design studio, llc
The front entry courtyard is a welcoming oasis in the Sonoran desert. Thompson Photographic
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front veranda in Phoenix with a potted garden, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Nostalgic Porch Swing
Nostalgic Porch Swing
Nostalgic Porch Swing Co., LLCNostalgic Porch Swing Co., LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front veranda in Other with a potted garden, brick paving and a roof extension.
2015 Winter Holiday Decor
2015 Winter Holiday Decor
Cording Landscape DesignCording Landscape Design
These urns are filled with winter greens, magnolia boughs, white birch branches, and touches of copper for a different take on Christmas decorations.
Stone Waterfront in Greenwich, CT
Stone Waterfront in Greenwich, CT
JBMP Architecture and Interior DesignJBMP Architecture and Interior Design
Photo of a classic veranda in New York with a potted garden.
Southern Living August 2015 Feature
Southern Living August 2015 Feature
European Stone ConceptsEuropean Stone Concepts
Photography by Laurey Glenn
Design ideas for a medium sized rural back veranda in Richmond with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
container gardens
container gardens
City & Estate GardenerCity & Estate Gardener
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front veranda in Providence with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
Rustic Hacienda Style Texas Ranch
Rustic Hacienda Style Texas Ranch
Leedy InteriorsLeedy Interiors
Lara Swimmer Photography
Photo of a side veranda in Houston with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Rustic Hacienda Style Texas Ranch
Rustic Hacienda Style Texas Ranch
Leedy InteriorsLeedy Interiors
Lara Swimmer Photography
Side veranda in Houston with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Aberdeen Planter (L32" X W10" X H16")
Aberdeen Planter (L32" X W10" X H16")
DecorproDecorpro
ABERDEEN PLANTER (L32” X W10” X H16”) Planters Product Dimensions (IN): L32” X W10” X H16” Product Weight (LB): 29 Product Dimensions (CM): L81.3 X W25.4 X H40.6 Product Weight (KG): 13.1 Aberdeen Planter (L32” X W10” X H16”) is part of an exclusive line of all-season, weatherproof planters. Available in 43 colours, Aberdeen is split-resistant, warp-resistant and mildew-resistant. A lifetime warranty product, this planter can be used throughout the year, in every season–winter, spring, summer, and fall. Made of a durable, resilient fiberglass resin material, the Aberdeen will withstand any weather condition–rain, snow, sleet, hail, and sun. Complementary to any focal area in the home or garden, Aberdeen is a vibrant accent piece as well as an eye-catching decorative feature. Plant a variety of colourful flowers and lush greenery in Aberdeen to optimize the planter’s dimension and depth. Aberdeen’s elongated rectangular shape makes it a versatile, elegant piece for any room indoors, and any space outdoors. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Materials: Fiberglass resin Gel coat (custom colours) All Planters are custom made to order. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Made in Canada ABOUT PLANTER WARRANTY ANTI-SHOCK WEATHERPROOF DRAINAGE HOLES AND PLUGS INNER LIP LIGHTWEIGHT
Three Season Rooms
Three Season Rooms
Apex Builders, Inc.Apex Builders, Inc.
Medium sized classic back veranda in Chicago with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Finnegan's Farm: Then and Now
Finnegan's Farm: Then and Now
Patricia O'Shaughnessy DesignPatricia O'Shaughnessy Design
Steven Mays Photography Artists of LACFA, Old Lyme, CT Finnegan's Farm: Then and Now Summer 2012
Medium sized traditional front veranda in New York with decking, a roof extension and a potted garden.

Veranda with a Potted Garden and with Columns 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.
1
123456789Next 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’.