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Veranda with a Vegetable Patch and a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Irving Park - Lafayette
Irving Park - Lafayette
Acanthus Architecture, PAAcanthus Architecture, PA
Stacey Van Berkel
Yonder Farm
Yonder Farm
Locati ArchitectsLocati Architects
Yonder Farm Residence Architect: Locati Architects General Contractor: Northfork Builders Windows: Kolbe Windows Photography: Longview Studios, Inc.
Biltmore Park Kitchen and Outdoor Living Remodel
Biltmore Park Kitchen and Outdoor Living Remodel
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Photo credit: Ryan Theede
Coastal Chic
Coastal Chic
Laura Engen Interior DesignLaura Engen Interior Design
Make the most of outdoor living and add a fireplace to your porch so you can enjoy the space year-round! Built by Great Neighborhood Homes, Photography by Troy Thies, Landscaping by Moms Landscaping
A Relaxing Summer Evening
A Relaxing Summer Evening
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Carolina Timberworks
Mediterranean Porch
Mediterranean Porch
2013 Parade of Homes: Cibolo Canyons | San Antonio, Texas
2013 Parade of Homes: Cibolo Canyons | San Antonio, Texas
MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORSMSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS
MSAOFSA.COM
Cliffs Valley, Perlman Residence
Cliffs Valley, Perlman Residence
BlueStone Construction, LLCBlueStone Construction, LLC
Photography by Heath Cowart
Backyard Beauty
Backyard Beauty
Creative Design Construction, Inc.Creative Design Construction, Inc.
This major renovation included an addition, covered patio, and much more.
Mediterranean Lake View
Mediterranean Lake View
Bulhon Design AssociatesBulhon Design Associates
Dressel Pool Pavilion, Woodside, CA
Dressel Pool Pavilion, Woodside, CA
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Bridge House
Bridge House
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Covered Porch overlooks Pier Cove Valley - Welcome to Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan, Saugutuck, Michigan, Douglas Michigan - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Outdoor Living in Atlanta
Outdoor Living in Atlanta
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The upper deck includes Ipe flooring, an outdoor kitchen with concrete countertops, and panoramic doors that provide instant indoor/outdoor living. Waterfall steps lead to the lower deck's artificial turf area. The ground level features custom concrete pavers, fire pit, open framed pergola with day bed and under decking system.
Escape to the country
Escape to the country
Peter Jackson DesignPeter Jackson Design
The combination of recycled brick, timber and steel, fireplace and furnishings in the outdoor entertainment area combine to create a homely, earthy country but light-f filled living space. Photographer: Brett Holmberg
European Hampton Villa
European Hampton Villa
Perello Design & BuildPerello Design & Build
Brown Harris Stevens
Hasserton - Transitional Prairie Style Lakefront
Hasserton - Transitional Prairie Style Lakefront
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The Hasserton is a sleek take on the waterfront home. This multi-level design exudes modern chic as well as the comfort of a family cottage. The sprawling main floor footprint offers homeowners areas to lounge, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, access to outdoor living, and a luxurious master bedroom suite. The upper level features two additional bedrooms and a loft, while the lower level is the entertainment center of the home. A curved beverage bar sits adjacent to comfortable sitting areas. A guest bedroom and exercise facility are also located on this floor.
Trout Lake 1 Porch
Trout Lake 1 Porch
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Country Manor
Country Manor
Abington InteriorsAbington Interiors
My thoughts as an interior designer when designing this new build home with an outdoor patio was to provide the homeowner with an outdoor living and entertaining space... not only as an extension of the house, but also an extension of the seasons. the client could enjoy the woodland view at anytime of the year with the added warmth of the outdoor fireplace and screened-in security against any insects. The porcelain tile floors are weatherproof rated against frost. The fireplace was positioned away from the house so when seated on the casual furnishings from Restoration Hardware facing the fireplace, you can also enjoy the views.
St. Louis Custom Home 2010
St. Louis Custom Home 2010
Chouteau Building Group, LLCChouteau Building Group, LLC
Photos by: Alise O'Brien Architectural Photography. Custom Home on secluded lot, completed 2010.
St. Simons Island, GA
St. Simons Island, GA
Summerour ArchitectsSummerour Architects
5,400 Heated Square Foot home in St. Simons Island, GA

Veranda with a Vegetable Patch and a Fire 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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