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Full front porch addition
Full front porch addition
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
AFTER: Georgia Front Porch designed and built a full front porch that complemented the new siding and landscaping. This farmhouse-inspired design features a 41 ft. long composite floor, 4x4 timber posts, tongue and groove ceiling covered by a black, standing seam metal roof.
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Prairie Cottage- Florida Cracker Inspired 4 square cottage
Small farmhouse front wood railing veranda in Tampa with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Whole-House Remodeling
Whole-House Remodeling
GreatHouse Remodeling LLCGreatHouse Remodeling LLC
Back porch with vaulted ceiling, faux beams, whitewashed tongue and groove, skylights, and custom epi-wood handrails and balusters.
Design ideas for a large rural back wood railing veranda in Atlanta with a fireplace, natural stone paving and an awning.
Water View New Home Construction: Screened Porch
Water View New Home Construction: Screened Porch
SMS ArchitectsSMS Architects
Anderson Architectural Collection 400 Series Windows, Versa Wrap PVC column wraps, NuCedar Bead Board Ceiling color Aleutian Blue, Boral Truexterior trim, James Hardi Artisan Siding, Azec porch floor color Oyster Photography: Ansel Olson
Oakridge
Oakridge
Riverstone Construction and Home ImprovementRiverstone Construction and Home Improvement
Cedar planters with pergola and pool patio.
Design ideas for a large rural back wood railing veranda in Raleigh with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Grant Park: Front Porch
Grant Park: Front Porch
Heidi Reis / Abode Agency LLCHeidi Reis / Abode Agency LLC
This porch, located in Grant Park, had been the same for many years with typical rocking chairs and a couch. The client wanted to make it feel more like an outdoor room and add much needed storage for gardening tools, an outdoor dining option, and a better flow for seating and conversation. My thought was to add plants to provide a more cozy feel, along with the rugs, which are made from recycled plastic and easy to clean. To add curtains on the north and south sides of the porch; this reduces rain entry, wind exposure, and adds privacy. This renovation was designed by Heidi Reis of Abode Agency LLC who serves clients in Atlanta including but not limited to Intown neighborhoods such as: Grant Park, Inman Park, Midtown, Kirkwood, Candler Park, Lindberg area, Martin Manor, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Decatur, and Avondale Estates. For more information on working with Heidi Reis, click here: https://www.AbodeAgency.Net/
New England Barn Home Farmhouse
New England Barn Home Farmhouse
ArtCraft Homes LLCArtCraft Homes LLC
"Victoria Point" farmhouse barn home by Yankee Bar Homes, customized by Paul Dierkes, Architect. Sided in vertical pine barn board finished with a white pigmented stain. Black vinyl windows from Marvin. Farmer's porch finished in mahogany decking.
Larkspur Farmhouse
Larkspur Farmhouse
HEYDT DESIGNSHEYDT DESIGNS
Photography by Golden Gate Creative
Design ideas for a medium sized country back wood railing veranda in San Francisco with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Cottage Home
Cottage Home
Pillar & Perch: Architects + BuildersPillar & Perch: Architects + Builders
Front porch
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front metal railing veranda in Other with with columns and a roof extension.
Front Covered Porch
Front Covered Porch
The House DesignersThe House Designers
Front covered porch of Arbor Creek. View House Plan THD-1389: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/the-ingalls-1389
Modern Farmhouse Homestead
Modern Farmhouse Homestead
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a large farmhouse side wood railing veranda in Chicago with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Mid-Century Ranch Home Remodel
Mid-Century Ranch Home Remodel
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Photo of a medium sized country back screened wood railing veranda in Charlotte with a roof extension.
MOOSEHORN EXTERIOR
MOOSEHORN EXTERIOR
NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILDNORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD
Inspiration for a medium sized rural back wood railing veranda in Minneapolis with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
MOOSEHORN EXTERIOR
MOOSEHORN EXTERIOR
NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILDNORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse back wood railing veranda in Minneapolis with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Waxhaw NC Three Season Room With Outdoor Kitchen
Waxhaw NC Three Season Room With Outdoor Kitchen
Deck Plus, LLC - Outdoor AdditionsDeck Plus, LLC - Outdoor Additions
Custom three-season room porch in Waxhaw, NC by Deck Plus. The porch features a gable roof, an interior with an open rafter ceiling finish with an outdoor kitchen, and an integrated outdoor kitchen.
Farmhouse Style Exterior Remodel
Farmhouse Style Exterior Remodel
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse front wood railing veranda in Columbus with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Outdoor Porch
Outdoor Porch
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
Modern Farmhouse Covered Outdoor Porch
This is an example of a country back wood railing veranda in Chicago with a fireplace and a roof extension.
NOËL 2020
NOËL 2020
RénoDéco etc.RénoDéco etc.
Designer Lyne Brunet
This is an example of a medium sized rural front wood railing veranda in Montreal with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
04 - Arlington Historic Front Porch
04 - Arlington Historic Front Porch
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Benjamin Hill Photography
Photo of an expansive farmhouse front wood railing veranda in Houston with a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse in Vienna
Modern Farmhouse in Vienna
Stahl Homes LLCStahl Homes LLC
Screened in porch with modern flair.
Photo of a large country back screened metal railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.

Country All Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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