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The Lamps and Lighting Uttermost Nashua 4 Light Wooden Lantern Pendant 22050 illuminates and adds beauty to your veranda.
Whether it’s winter, spring, summer or fall, it is great to be able to enjoy the outdoors even when this is only from your home’s veranda. There are two forms of the word veranda. One is simply veranda and the other is verandah though the version minus the h seems to be preferred by more people.
The veranda has become a part of many homeowners’ psyche. This roofed platform outside of your home often extends to the front or, at times, extending till the sides of the structure. A veranda can be enclosed by railing.
Veranda History
The word verandah is believed to have come from India. This is a general term used to describe any outdoor extension of the home. There are also words that sound similar in Portugal and Spain. These are baranda also barandilla. It was only when this structure reached Australia that the term veranda became that covered area which comes with balustrades.
Since there are many meanings that are being attributed to veranda, a lot of covered areas outside of the house have been referred to as such.
Getting your veranda ready for those outdoor fall parties and cool, starry evenings means you also need to prepare to decorate. Since the veranda is essentially attached to the home structure, the structure plays a huge role on the curb appeal. Decorate the veranda for a more comfortable living space and an appealing view.
Brighten Up
Install recessed lighting along the ceiling of the veranda. Place them at regular intervals so that each fixture is able to illuminate the space when nighttime comes. These lights can also up the level of social entertainment, security and curb appeal.
Have the lights installed directly down the veranda’s back wall so that the space’s texture and color are both enhanced. Place a lovely pendant light right in front of the entryway to illuminate the area. This should be stylish enough to catch the attention of your friends and guests. Add more glamour by draping strands of party lights all around the porch posts, handrails and columns.
Bring in the Cool Breeze
Add a ceiling fan or two depending on the size of the veranda. This should provide a cool breeze during the hot days and those extra warm nights. Find a ceiling fan that goes with the theme that you set up on your veranda. Black blades would go well with a black and white theme especially in a Georgian-style place. Bronze blades, on the other hand, complement traditional setups.
If you have a modern veranda, then you can use portable oscillating fans which come in various sizes, styles and colors. These can be placed anywhere on the veranda as the needs arise.
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Set Up Comfy Seats
Comfortable seats should be your chief concern especially when you are opting to socialize in your veranda. As a relaxation haven, the space should have cushioned seating, maybe even a plush carpet.
If you plan to dine there, then add a dining set and a bench. Increase the livability of this outdoor space by adding ottomans and accent tables.
Choose weather-resistant furniture pieces such as wrought-iron. If the space is amply shaded, then you can brave having wicker furniture. White wicker furniture can add a casual appeal but if you want to achieve a traditional ambience, then bring some wooden outdoor pieces.
Add some area rugs that are especially designed for outdoor spaces to cap the laidback, rustic, traditional, or just about any look that you set up.
Nature and Your Veranda
Make your veranda more exciting by adding decorative accents such as ceramic pots, greeneries, flowers, even edible herbs. Add some wind chimes, a small fountain, some paper lanterns and you’re good to go.
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