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White Veranda with a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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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!
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.
Devonwood Midcentury
Devonwood Midcentury
Neo and AssociatesNeo and Associates
Inspiration for a retro back veranda in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Ceiling Fans
Ceiling Fans
We Got LitesWe Got Lites
Outdoor Ceiling Fan
Photo of a medium sized rustic back veranda in New York with a fire feature, brick paving and a pergola.
Hyannis Harbor House
Hyannis Harbor House
Sea Squared DesignSea Squared Design
This Cape Cod house on Hyannis Harbor was designed to capture the views of the harbor. Coastal design elements such as ship lap, compass tile, and muted coastal colors come together to create an ocean feel. Photography: Joyelle West Designer: Christine Granfield
Fovero RLM Gooseneck Light Fixtures
Fovero RLM Gooseneck Light Fixtures
HTM Lighting SolutionsHTM Lighting Solutions
Inspiration for a large rural back veranda in Tampa with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Ривьера
Ривьера
ООО GeoGraffitiООО GeoGraffiti
Ксения Ашихмина
Contemporary veranda in Moscow with a pergola and a bbq area.
Sand Hill Cove Cottage
Sand Hill Cove Cottage
Lisa Carlisle ArchitectLisa Carlisle Architect
Photo of a medium sized coastal front veranda in Providence with with columns and a pergola.
Jalan Ulu Siglap
Jalan Ulu Siglap
R interior DesignR interior Design
Cozy chill out area to Patio. Granite flooring finished with metal trellis roofing. Outdoor furniture. Owner fancies on drinking and entertain guests at home. This would be the area where they can chill.
Prairie Village, Open Light, Screened Porch
Prairie Village, Open Light, Screened Porch
Meridian Construction Corp.Meridian Construction Corp.
Medium sized traditional back screened wood railing veranda in Kansas City with a pergola.
Harbor Hill
Harbor Hill
Jacobsen Architecture, LLCJacobsen Architecture, LLC
Simon Jacobsen
Inspiration for a large beach style back veranda in Boston with decking and a pergola.
Proyecto de diseño de terraza con pérgola de cristal
Proyecto de diseño de terraza con pérgola de cristal
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Proyecto, dirección y ejecución de decoración de terraza con pérgola de cristal, por Sube Interiorismo, Bilbao. Zona de estar con sofá de cuerda modelo Bitta, de Kettal, y butaca en ratán natural modelo Basket, de Kettal. Mesas de centro con patas de roble, modelo LTS System, de Enea Design. Lámpara decorativa de pie, en blanco roto y pantalla en beige claro, para exterior, modelo Atticus, de Bover Barcelona, en Susaeta Iluminación. Lámpara de sobre mesa, portátil, para exterior, en blanco, modelo Koord, de El Torrent, en Susaeta Iluminación. Cojines con tejidos especiales para exteriores de Maria Flora. Estilismo: Sube Interiorismo, Bilbao. www.subeinteriorismo.com Fotografía: Erlantz Biderbost
Wiley Park
Wiley Park
Alamay Constructions Pty LtdAlamay Constructions Pty Ltd
A nice open outdoor entertaining area also a built-in daybed for that sunday rest.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back veranda in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Private Villa
Private Villa
Marazzi CeramicheMarazzi Ceramiche
Location: Marsala, Italy Collection used: Stonework Grey Outdoor Project: Paola Sciacca Lombardino Ph: Alfio Garozzo
Back veranda in Other with a pergola.
Platt Park New HOme
Platt Park New HOme
StudioHOFF ArchitectureStudioHOFF Architecture
Wrap around front porch.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style back veranda in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
The Hodson House
The Hodson House
Habitat by ReseneHabitat by Resene
Weatherboards painted in Resene Half Tapa. Fireplace painted in Resene Eighth Tapa. Photo by Mark Heaslip
Inspiration for a back veranda in Auckland with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Wilson Porch Remodel
Wilson Porch Remodel
Jackson Construction, Inc.Jackson Construction, Inc.
Large traditional back veranda in New Orleans with decking and a pergola.
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 water feature, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Coronado Beach Bungalow
Coronado Beach Bungalow
Nicolls Design BuildNicolls Design Build
Kristen Vincent Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal back screened veranda in San Diego with decking and a pergola.
Maison Lakeshore
Maison Lakeshore
Studio MMA Architecture + DesignStudio MMA Architecture + Design
Cours latéral vers le lac / Side yard toward the lake
Photo of a medium sized rural side veranda in Montreal with decking, a pergola and with columns.

White Veranda with a Pergola 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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