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Brown Veranda with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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EFFEARREDI USA Inc.EFFEARREDI USA Inc.
ATELIER MILANO DESIGN
Sunrise House Entry Pergola
Sunrise House Entry Pergola
Matthew Fowler, ArchitectMatthew Fowler, Architect
A traditional pergola with cast stone Doric columns and mahogany trellis to provide shelter at the entry. The wood french doors are mahogany stained, and the wood louvered shutters are painted a traditional dark green. The stucco is a warm yellow, and the terrace is paved with natural travertine tile.
Hollywood Hills Hideaway
Hollywood Hills Hideaway
UserUser
Traditional Post light and wall sconce
Traditional Post light and wall sconce
We Got LitesWe Got Lites
Textured Black Wall Lantern - 9356BKT Textured Black Finish From the Tournai Collection Takes one 150 Watt Medium Bulb(s) Bulb(s) Included: No 7.50'' Wide 18.00'' High 11.25'' Deep Light Kit Included: No Traditional Style Textured Black Post Light - 9559BKT Textured Black Finish From the Tournai Collection Takes four 60 Watt Candelabra Bulb(s) Bulb(s) Included: No 14.00'' Wide 30.00'' High Light Kit Included: No Traditional Style
Deck #1
Deck #1
Studio Stratton Inc.Studio Stratton Inc.
Lance Stratton of Studio Stratton, Inc. is not limited to interior designs. He can transform any space that is put in front of him. These decks are just a sample of how he can improve your outdoor space.
Windermere Addition
Windermere Addition
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
2 story addition for a growing family! Needed more bedrooms. We designed a 2 story addition + game room for teens, Larger covered porch for Summer Kitchen & additional pool area seating + Gas Fire Pit to enhance the entertainment area. NOTE the pocket sliding door from the Game room opening onto the Outdoor Living area & pool deck beyond. Nautilus Homes
2019 | Summer Porch Series: Patio
2019 | Summer Porch Series: Patio
Robin's Nest InteriorsRobin's Nest Interiors
Although this Patio is technically not covered – the homeowners do have an awesome retractable awning – it is most definitely an outdoor living space. The patio itself has beautiful lines and impeccable landscaping, and the awning makes it usable a majority of the time. The homeowners definitely have a green thumb so much of the interest comes from their wonderful variety of plants and flowers displayed in unique and colorful planters. The oversized wicker furniture with the vibrant cushion fabrics makes the seating area cozy and inviting. The fun rug ties all of the colors together. This Patio is definitely a haven for these homeowners and truly an extension of their home. Enjoy!
Porche
Porche
Gloria Moraleda InterioristaGloria Moraleda Interiorista
Outdoor living room
Outdoor living room
Design FocusDesign Focus
This Newport Coast Tuscan outdoor room accommodates TV watching concealed above the fireplace, pool games and conversations by the fire while enjoying the adjacent waterfall and outdoor cooking area. Photo: Martin King Photography
Porche
Porche
Gloria Moraleda InterioristaGloria Moraleda Interiorista

Brown Veranda with a Living Wall 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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