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Country Blue Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Biddle Ranch
Biddle Ranch
Studio 2G ArchitectsStudio 2G Architects
Ample seating for the expansive views of surrounding farmland in Edna Valley wine country.
Large farmhouse side veranda in San Luis Obispo with with columns, brick paving and a pergola.
2017 Parade of Homes
2017 Parade of Homes
Guardian HomesGuardian Homes
This is an example of a farmhouse veranda in Other.
Two-Story Beauty with Farmhouse Details
Two-Story Beauty with Farmhouse Details
Metzler Home BuildersMetzler Home Builders
Photo Credits: Vivid Home Photography
This is an example of a country front veranda.
Swing Porch
Swing Porch
Julie Montgomery InteriorsJulie Montgomery Interiors
Design ideas for a country veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Farmhouse Porch
Farmhouse Porch
Photo of a rural veranda in Atlanta.
The Kelso
The Kelso
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The Kelso's Porch is a stunning outdoor space designed for comfort and entertainment. It features a beautiful brick fireplace surround, creating a cozy atmosphere and a focal point for gatherings. Ceiling heaters are installed to ensure warmth during cooler days or evenings, allowing the porch to be enjoyed throughout the year. The porch is covered, providing protection from the elements and allowing for outdoor enjoyment even during inclement weather. An outdoor covered living space offers additional seating and lounging areas, perfect for relaxing or hosting guests. The porch is equipped with outdoor kitchen appliances, allowing for convenient outdoor cooking and entertaining. A round chandelier adds a touch of elegance and provides ambient lighting. Skylights bring in natural light and create an airy and bright atmosphere. The porch is furnished with comfortable wicker furniture, providing a cozy and stylish seating arrangement. The Kelso's Porch is a perfect retreat for enjoying the outdoors in comfort and style, whether it's for relaxing by the fireplace, cooking and dining al fresco, or simply enjoying the company of family and friends.
Kemppel's Brick Family Home
Kemppel's Brick Family Home
Kemppel HomesKemppel Homes
Country veranda in Cleveland.
Porches & Verandas
Porches & Verandas
Lakeside Development CompanyLakeside Development Company
Photo of a farmhouse veranda in Milwaukee.
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.
Southern Charm
Southern Charm
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Design ideas for a farmhouse veranda in Other.
Country Retreat
Country Retreat
Rill ArchitectsRill Architects
James Ray Spahn
Rural veranda in DC Metro.
4171 Webster Ave St. Louis Park, MN
4171 Webster Ave St. Louis Park, MN
UserUser
This home was in the 2016 Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase. Get inspired by this tear-down. The home was rebuilt with a six-foot addition to the foundation. The homeowner, an interior designer, dreamed of the details for years. Step into the basement, main floor and second story to see her dreams come to life. It is a mix of old and new, taking inspiration from a 150-year-old farmhouse. Explore the open design on the main floor, five bedrooms, master suite with double closets, two-and-a-half bathrooms, stone fireplace with built-ins and more. The home's exterior received special attention with cedar brackets and window detail.
Mimi and Eric
Mimi and Eric
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Sarah Greenman © 2012 Houzz
Country veranda in Boise with decking 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 Planting Design
Farmhouse Planting Design
Hawkins Landscape Architecture/TriadGardenHawkins Landscape Architecture/TriadGarden
Hawkins Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a rural veranda in Other.
CLASSIC COTTAGE in ALACHUA
CLASSIC COTTAGE in ALACHUA
HAASE DESIGNHAASE DESIGN
Cottage Life in LaCrosse - Elegant Simplicity
Design ideas for a farmhouse veranda in Other.
A Screened Deck in Oak Hill TN
A Screened Deck in Oak Hill TN
Yasemin Leimbach Design- Custom Home DesignerYasemin Leimbach Design- Custom Home Designer
This is an example of a medium sized rural back screened veranda in Nashville with decking and a roof extension.
Southern Plantation
Southern Plantation
The Hopkins Company ArchitectsThe Hopkins Company Architects
Rural veranda in New Orleans.
Our Work
Our Work
Tim Barron Architect, Inc.Tim Barron Architect, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized rural front veranda in Birmingham.
European Farmhouse Beach Retreat - For Sale!
European Farmhouse Beach Retreat - For Sale!
Deana Grau, RealtorDeana Grau, Realtor
J. Frank Robbins
Large farmhouse back veranda in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Country Blue 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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