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French style porch
French style porch
Architectural Stone DecorArchitectural Stone Decor
Hand carved stone wall fountain in this side yard.
This is an example of a small rural side veranda in Edmonton with a water feature.
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.
Faux Finish Fountain
Faux Finish Fountain
Waterman CreationsWaterman Creations
Terra-Cotta Faux Finish
Inspiration for a small mediterranean front veranda in Orange County with a water feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Cedar Rock Farms 8
Cedar Rock Farms 8
Curtis White CompaniesCurtis White Companies
Photo of a medium sized back wood railing veranda in Birmingham with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Custom House Cedarville, MA
Custom House Cedarville, MA
ConServ Group, Inc, Sagamore Beach, MAConServ Group, Inc, Sagamore Beach, MA
John L. Haas
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Boston with a water feature, decking and a roof extension.
Oak Bluff
Oak Bluff
Parker HomesParker Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front wood railing veranda in Austin with a water feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
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.
Crawford Porch
Crawford Porch
Tim Disalvo & Co.Tim Disalvo & Co.
The Crawford's Screened Porch is the perfect place to spend time relaxing with family and friends. Disalvo has created a great indoor-outdoor living space. Call Tim at 901-753-8304 for a free consultation on making your outdoor living dreams come true.
Black Diamond
Black Diamond
Kassie and AssociatesKassie and Associates
Step Out Onto the Lavish Covered Patio for Views of the Estate that are Simply Awe-Inspiring! Custom Stone and Brick Walkways Lead to a Beautiful Fountain and a Courtyard that Provides Views of this Premier, Luxury Thoroughbred Estate!
LUCI D'ORIENTE
LUCI D'ORIENTE
Rachele Biancalani StudioRachele Biancalani Studio
RBS Photo
Design ideas for a small rural front veranda in Florence with a water feature.
Beachwood - Kitchen & Deck
Beachwood - Kitchen & Deck
Regency Design + BuildRegency Design + Build
This is In addition that we had it on to create more space for the interior.
This is an example of a large back veranda in Cleveland with a water feature and decking.
Das Infinity Wasserbecken
Das Infinity Wasserbecken
auderset fischer landscape and garden designauderset fischer landscape and garden design
Small modern back veranda in Other with a water feature and decking.
Single Family House
Single Family House
noelkucich / NK Architecture LLCnoelkucich / NK Architecture LLC
Chuck Hersh
Photo of a large contemporary back veranda in Miami with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Jardín japones en Vitoria
Jardín japones en Vitoria
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Proyecto de decoración, dirección y ejecución de obra: Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com
Large farmhouse veranda in Bilbao with a water feature, concrete paving and a pergola.
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.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Eric Spurlock Custom Home Design LLCEric Spurlock Custom Home Design LLC
Medium sized contemporary back veranda in Albuquerque with a water feature, stamped concrete 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.
Mountain Log House Complex
Mountain Log House Complex
W. Douglas Gilpin, Jr. FAIA - Architect, PLCW. Douglas Gilpin, Jr. FAIA - Architect, PLC
W. Douglas Gilpin, Jr, FAIA
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back veranda in Other with a water feature, decking and a roof extension.
Verrierdale summer house
Verrierdale summer house
Soul SpaceSoul Space
Soul Space
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back veranda in Sunshine Coast with a water feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Beachwood - Kitchen & Deck
Beachwood - Kitchen & Deck
Regency Design + BuildRegency Design + Build
This is In addition that we had it on to create more space for the interior.
Large back veranda in Cleveland with a water feature and decking.

Veranda with a Water Feature 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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