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Veranda with a Potted Garden and with Columns Ideas and Designs

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Wilton Forever Home
Wilton Forever Home
Colin Healy Design LLCColin Healy Design LLC
The porch step was made from a stone found onsite. The gravel drip trench allowed us to eliminate gutters.
Photo of a large farmhouse side mixed railing veranda in New York with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Great Room and Porch Additions to a Simple Ranch
Great Room and Porch Additions to a Simple Ranch
Berneche2 Architecture PCBerneche2 Architecture PC
View of new front porch. Owner used a large format stone for the porch surface. Gable of the great room addition visible beyond. All windows and siding are new.
Midwestern Coastal- Burr Ridge
Midwestern Coastal- Burr Ridge
Derrick ArchitectureDerrick Architecture
A cozy covered porch
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back veranda in Chicago with with columns and concrete paving.
Magnolia - Touchdown Drive
Magnolia - Touchdown Drive
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
Medium sized traditional back veranda in Other with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
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.
Cleveland Private Residence
Cleveland Private Residence
9th Avenue Designs9th Avenue Designs
Upper Cabana covered and uncovered seating Scott Pease Photography
This is an example of a contemporary back veranda in Cleveland with a potted garden and decking.
Fall Seasonal Displays
Fall Seasonal Displays
McAdam LandscapingMcAdam Landscaping
Cabbage, mums, yarrow, and cattails create a small, low planting that is vibrant and compact.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back veranda in Chicago with a potted garden and concrete paving.
6007 WR
6007 WR
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Design ideas for a modern front veranda in Columbus with with columns, brick paving and an awning.
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!
NOËL 2020
NOËL 2020
RénoDéco etc.RénoDéco etc.
Designer Lyne Brunet
Design ideas for a medium sized front wood railing veranda in Montreal with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
Blue Door Farmhouse
Blue Door Farmhouse
Lakeside Custom HomesLakeside Custom Homes
Front door entry of modern farmhouse
Design ideas for a large farmhouse front veranda with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Side Door to Garage
Side Door to Garage
Eaton Custom HomesEaton Custom Homes
This is an example of a large modern front veranda in Indianapolis with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
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.
Southern California Eclectic Mountain Retreat • Santa Monica Canyon
Southern California Eclectic Mountain Retreat • Santa Monica Canyon
K. Gennaro PhotographyK. Gennaro Photography
Adorable and unique plant stand shaped like a bright yellow bicycle. Products and styling by Wayfair.com
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic front veranda in Los Angeles with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
River City Custom Homes - 2015 Homearama
River City Custom Homes - 2015 Homearama
Tracy deShazo InteriorsTracy deShazo Interiors
Bryan Chavez Photography River City Custom Homes - RounTrey - 2015 Homearama Farmhouse with a Modern Vibe Gold Winner - Master Suite Aware of the financial investment clients put into their homes, I combine my business and design expertise while working with each client to understand their taste, enhance their style and create spaces they will enjoy for years to come. It’s been said that I have a “good” eye. I won’t discount that statement and I’d add I have an affinity to people, places and things that tell a story. My clients benefit from my passion and ability to turn their homes into finely curated spaces through the use of beautiful textiles, amazing lighting and furniture pieces that are as timeless as they are wonderfully unique. I enjoy the creative process and work with people who are building their dream homes, remodeling existing homes or desire a fresh take on a well lived-in space. I see the client–designer relationship as a partnership with a desire to deliver an end result that exceeds my client’s expectations. I approach each project with professionalism, unparalleled excitement and a commitment for designing homes that are as livable as they are beautiful.
Folly Cove
Folly Cove
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Richard Mandelkorn
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front veranda in Boston with a potted garden, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Paved Stoops
Paved Stoops
Elan Landscape Development Inc.Elan Landscape Development Inc.
Dan Wells
Inspiration for a contemporary front veranda in Chicago with a potted garden and brick paving.
1960 Ranch Home - Exterior
1960 Ranch Home - Exterior
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
This lovely home began as a complete remodel to a 1960 era ranch home. Warm, sunny colors and traditional details fill every space. The colorful gazebo overlooks the boccii court and a golf course. Shaded by stately palms, the dining patio is surrounded by a wrought iron railing. Hand plastered walls are etched and styled to reflect historical architectural details. The wine room is located in the basement where a cistern had been. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/
Modern Farmhouse 03
Modern Farmhouse 03
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Large rural front veranda in Other with with columns, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour
Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Photo of a large beach style back veranda in Baltimore with natural stone paving, a roof extension and with columns.

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.
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