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Traditional Veranda with a Pergola Ideas and Designs

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Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
The clients were looking for an outdoor space they could retreat to and enjoy with their family. The backyard of this home features flower gardens, a gas burning lamp post, decorative pergola extending from the main house to the garage, 30' fiberglass pool with a splashpad, gas burning firepit area, patio area for outdoor dining, and a screened in porch complete with a 36" fireplace. The pergola is aesthetically pleasing while giving some protection from the elements journeying from house to garage and vice versa. Even with a 30' pool, there is plenty of yard space for family games. The placement of the firepit when lit gives just the right amount of ambiance for overlooking the property in the evening. The patio is located adjacent to the screened in porch that leads into the kitchen for ease of dining and socializing outdoors. The screened in porch allows the family to enjoy aspects of the backyard during inclement weather.
New Marlborough Residential
New Marlborough Residential
edm architecture & engineering, p.cedm architecture & engineering, p.c
Rob Karosis, Master Planning, terraces,
Patio and 2nd Floor Balcony
Patio and 2nd Floor Balcony
Vujovich Design Build, Inc.Vujovich Design Build, Inc.
Front addition with curved patio, trellis and second floor balcony. Metal “eyebrow” overhang was designed to match existing brick detailing.
Pergolas
Pergolas
Climate Right ConstructionClimate Right Construction
Deck with Seating Area and Stone Steps
Deck with Seating Area and Stone Steps
Pools For Home DesignPools For Home Design
Sherman Project - Sandy Springs, GA.
Sherman Project - Sandy Springs, GA.
ARNOLD Masonry & LandscapeARNOLD Masonry & Landscape
This is one of our most recent all inclusive hardscape and landscape projects completed for wonderful clients in Sandy Springs / North Atlanta, GA. Project consisted of completely stripping backyard and creating a clean pallet for new stone and boulder retaining walls, a firepit and stone masonry bench seating area, an amazing flagstone patio area which also included an outdoor stone kitchen and custom chimney along with a cedar pavilion. Stone and pebble pathways with incredible night lighting. Landscape included an incredible array of plant and tree species , new sod and irrigation and potted plant installations. Our professional photos will display this project much better than words can. Contact us for your next hardscape, masonry and landscape project. Allow us to create your place of peace and outdoor oasis! http://www.arnoldmasonryandlandscape.com/ All photos and project and property of ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape. All rights reserved © Mark Najjar- All Rights Reserved ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape ©
Decks, Patios, & Pergolas
Decks, Patios, & Pergolas
Texas Pools and PatiosTexas Pools and Patios
This traditional pergola makes a great addition to the back porch. See more at http://www.texaspoolsandpatios.com/index.php
Upper Roof Deck
Upper Roof Deck
ChaletChalet
Landscape Architect: Chalet Architect: Burns and Beyerl Developer: Middlefork Development LLC
American Ranch Clubhouse
American Ranch Clubhouse
ADORN InteriorsADORN Interiors
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Blue Valley Interior Remodel
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Garage & Breezeway Addition
Garage & Breezeway Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Barrel vaulted stained ceiling offers drama & architectural interest.
Huntingdon Patio, Pergola & Garage
Huntingdon Patio, Pergola & Garage
Tilghman BuildersTilghman Builders
DC Dream Porch
DC Dream Porch
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Paul Burk
Centreville Equinox Adjustable Roof with Screened in Porch
Centreville Equinox Adjustable Roof with Screened in Porch
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
Equinox Adjustable Roof with screened in porch over composite decking. Open the louvered roof to let the light in, or close the louvers to keep the rain out. Located in Centreville, VA
BuildTech - Roofed Pergola Project
BuildTech - Roofed Pergola Project
BuildtechBuildtech
Pictured is a bespoke roofed pergola, constructed by BuildTech's carpenters and joiners.
Lafeyette Hillside Arbor and Lighting
Lafeyette Hillside Arbor and Lighting
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert
Clemmons, NC Eze Breeze Window Room with Double White Aluminum Pergolas.
Clemmons, NC Eze Breeze Window Room with Double White Aluminum Pergolas.
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
No rain with fall on you in front of your screen porch covered by a pergola with polycarbonate roof.
Pasadena Entry Arbor
Pasadena Entry Arbor
Finesse, Inc.Finesse, Inc.
Douglas fir construction with a solid stain, and quality craftsmanship make this pergola the focal point of the house. Photo: Jessica Abler, Los Angeles, CA
Exterior
Exterior
A4 ArchitectureA4 Architecture
Photos by A4 Architecture. For more information about A4 Architecture + Planning and the Beachmound Cottage visit www.A4arch.com
Pergola & Outdoor Fireplace
Pergola & Outdoor Fireplace
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build

Traditional Veranda with a Pergola Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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