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Veranda with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Cathpair Vineyard
Cathpair Vineyard
Hauge ConstructionHauge Construction
Inspiration for a large classic back veranda in Vancouver with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Courtyard and Verandah
Courtyard and Verandah
Davis ArchitectsDavis Architects
Possum Creek Studios
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Other with a water feature, decking and an awning.
Pallisers Porch
Pallisers Porch
David Tyson & Associates Inc.David Tyson & Associates Inc.
David Tyson
Medium sized traditional back veranda in Charlotte with a water feature and a roof extension.
Award winning Dining Pavilion Addition
Award winning Dining Pavilion Addition
Transition I SpaceTransition I Space
A dining pavilion that floats in the water on the city side of the house and floats in air on the rural side of the house. There is waterfall that runs under the house connecting the orthogonal pond on the city side with the free form pond on the rural side.
Orrell Residence
Orrell Residence
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Беседка Ротонда
Беседка Ротонда
Мастерская братьев ТитовыхМастерская братьев Титовых
Фотограф Александр Камачкин. Профессионально проектируем, строим. Беседка выполнена в стилевой концепции всего усадебного хозяйства.
Medium sized classic side veranda in Moscow with a water feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Poulin Custom Builders LlcPoulin Custom Builders Llc
Photo of a medium sized nautical back veranda in Charleston with a water feature, decking and a roof extension.
Marina Dr.
Marina Dr.
Campbell Construction Inc.Campbell Construction Inc.
Expansive classic front veranda in Santa Barbara with a water feature and natural stone paving.
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.
Old-World European Inspired Traditional
Old-World European Inspired Traditional
Built Green Custom HomesBuilt Green Custom Homes
HAR listing 9676247 Stately old-world European-inspired custom estate on 1.10 park-like acres just completed in Hunters Creek. Private & gated 125 foot driveway leads to architectural masterpiece. Master suites on 1st and 2nd floor, game room, home theater, full quarters, 1,000+ bottle climate controlled wine room, elevator, generator ready, pool, spa, hot tub, large covered porches & arbor, outdoor kitchen w/ pizza oven, stone circular driveway, custom carved stone fireplace mantels, planters and fountain. Call 281-252-6100 for more information about this home.
Historic District outdoor Living Area with Pool & Fountains
Historic District outdoor Living Area with Pool & Fountains
Bella Dura Architectural StoneBella Dura Architectural Stone
This outdoor seating area is at a lower elevation than the veranda and balcony and pool deck above. The roof is supported by load bearing solid Macedonia columns. The Fountain percolates and flows through a weir to a lower elevation. The water falls over a textural split-faced Macedonia Limestone. The paving is our Ostra shellstone (cross-cut). Ty Larkins Interiors specified the furniture.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Eric Spurlock Custom Home Design LLCEric Spurlock Custom Home Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Albuquerque with a water feature, stamped concrete and an awning.
Bronte - Braemar
Bronte - Braemar
McDonald Jones HomesMcDonald Jones Homes
Photo of a rural back veranda in Wollongong with a water feature and a roof extension.
Waterfront Homes in Charleston - For Sale
Waterfront Homes in Charleston - For Sale
William Means Real EstateWilliam Means Real Estate
Beautiful Beachfront Home: 1003 E Arctic Avenue This beautiful Folly Beach home has fabulous views of the beach and ocean. Sit on your front deck, or either of the two side decks, and enjoy the views, breezes, and sounds of the waves breaking on the shore. Listed by Georgia Bell.
Country Estate
Country Estate
Classic Homes By Clayton, Inc.Classic Homes By Clayton, Inc.
Outdoor fireplace and lanai overlooking pond with fountain.
Inspiration for a large classic side veranda in Tampa with a water feature, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Gentle Gardener Green DesignGentle Gardener Green Design
copyright 2015 Virginia Rockwell reading porch with fireplace! looks toward a rain garden, a great place from which to birdwatch
Expansive traditional side veranda in Richmond with a water feature, decking and a roof extension.
Беседка Ротонда
Беседка Ротонда
Мастерская братьев ТитовыхМастерская братьев Титовых
Фотограф Александр Камачкин. Профессионально проектируем, строим. Беседка выполнена в стилевой концепции всего усадебного хозяйства.
This is an example of a medium sized classic side veranda in Moscow with a water feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Courtyard
Courtyard
Bristow DesignBristow Design
Classic back veranda in Other with a water feature and tiled flooring.
Winter Park Transitional
Winter Park Transitional
FG Schaub Custom HomesFG Schaub Custom Homes
Loba Creative / www.lobacreative.com
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back veranda in Orlando with a water feature and brick paving.
A 'Splash' of Color
A 'Splash' of Color
Kinghorn GardensKinghorn Gardens
This Omaha home is all about the color! Containers, bedding and hanging baskets blanket this property with more than just a 'splash' of color.
Photo of a medium sized eclectic back veranda in Omaha with a water feature.

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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