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Veranda with a Pergola and All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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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.
Connecticut Summer Escape
Connecticut Summer Escape
Kelsey Ann RoseKelsey Ann Rose
Interior Design by Nina Carbone.
This is an example of a country front veranda in New York with concrete paving and a pergola.
Terrace House
Terrace House
Murphy Mears ArchitectsMurphy Mears Architects
Photo: Tria Giovan | Veranda
Photo of a large mediterranean back veranda in Houston with a pergola, natural stone paving and feature lighting.
View From Approach
View From Approach
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
The garden is seen from a distance, set in a simple lawn with the rolling Litchfield hills in the background. Robert Benson Photography.
Medium sized side veranda in New York with natural stone paving and a pergola.
PÉRGOLAS Y CENADORES
PÉRGOLAS Y CENADORES
Palos en DanzaPalos en Danza
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary veranda in Madrid with a pergola.
Williamsburg Village Renovation
Williamsburg Village Renovation
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Photo of a medium sized classic front veranda in DC Metro with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Lovelette Porch Addition
Lovelette Porch Addition
Rudy Polwin ArchitectsRudy Polwin Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized modern side screened veranda in Burlington with a pergola.
1429 Bancroft Street
1429 Bancroft Street
Resicom Inc Building & RestorationResicom Inc Building & Restoration
New vinyl Title 24 windows installed, new steel sectional two-car garage door, wooden pergola and matching natural wood steps, minor stone and succulent garden work
Italian Villa
Italian Villa
About Space StudiosAbout Space Studios
Photo Credit: Nicole Leone
This is an example of a mediterranean side veranda in Los Angeles with a pergola and tiled flooring.
south live oak
south live oak
PBC Design + BuildPBC Design + Build
This is an example of a large classic back veranda in Wilmington with a pergola and natural stone paving.
New England Resort Home
New England Resort Home
MossCreekMossCreek
Custom designed by MossCreek, this four-seasons resort home in a New England vacation destination showcases natural stone, square timbers, vertical and horizontal wood siding, cedar shingles, and beautiful hardwood floors. MossCreek's design staff worked closely with the owners to create spaces that brought the outside in, while at the same time providing for cozy evenings during the ski season. MossCreek also made sure to design lots of nooks and niches to accommodate the homeowners' eclectic collection of sports and skiing memorabilia. The end result is a custom-designed home that reflects both it's New England surroundings and the owner's style. MossCreek.net
Atlantic Archives Images
Atlantic Archives Images
Atlantic Archives, Inc.Atlantic Archives, Inc.
Atlantic Archives/Richard Leo Johnson
Photo of a romantic veranda in Atlanta with a pergola.
Front Entry
Front Entry
Dann Coffey PhotographyDann Coffey Photography
© dann coffey
Contemporary veranda in Denver with a pergola.
Historic Country Home
Historic Country Home
C.E.I.C.E.I.
Photo of a large rural back veranda in DC Metro with skirting, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Louvered Roofs
Louvered Roofs
Patios ReimaginedPatios Reimagined
Tilt the roof blades per your preference, at the touch of a button, integrate side elements such as zipshades, sliding panels, to protect from sun, bugs and rain, and make your outdoor another indoor space!
Pergolas
Pergolas
Climate Right ConstructionClimate Right Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front veranda in Austin with a pergola.
Sympathetic renovation incorporating modern and vintage twists for a fresh vibe
Sympathetic renovation incorporating modern and vintage twists for a fresh vibe
Mel Massey StudioMel Massey Studio
David Giles
This is an example of a contemporary veranda in London with a pergola.
Sendero Ranch Party Barn
Sendero Ranch Party Barn
Virtuoso BuildersVirtuoso Builders
Features to the cabana include reclaimed wood ceiling, a-frame ceiling, wood tile floor, garage doors and sliding barn doors.
This is an example of a large rural front veranda in Other with a fire feature, tiled flooring 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.
Front Porch
Front Porch
J. R. Huntley HomesJ. R. Huntley Homes
Close up of front porch and pergola. Visual Properties, LLC - Joe Anthony
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front veranda in Raleigh with decking and a pergola.

Veranda with a Pergola and All Types of Cover 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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