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Country Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
CarsonSpeer BuildersCarsonSpeer Builders
This large front porch connects the house to the garage and provides a place to relax. PVC columns and beams for durability and low maintenance. Rain chains, bench swing. Inspiro 8
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.
Moving On Up
Moving On Up
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
This coastal farmhouse design is destined to be an instant classic. This classic and cozy design has all of the right exterior details, including gray shingle siding, crisp white windows and trim, metal roofing stone accents and a custom cupola atop the three car garage. It also features a modern and up to date interior as well, with everything you'd expect in a true coastal farmhouse. With a beautiful nearly flat back yard, looking out to a golf course this property also includes abundant outdoor living spaces, a beautiful barn and an oversized koi pond for the owners to enjoy.
Ashdale Front Porch
Ashdale Front Porch
John Merrill Homes, LLCJohn Merrill Homes, LLC
Front Porch
Inspiration for a large rural front all railing veranda in Jacksonville with with columns, decking and all types of cover.
Custom Home - College Park Florida
Custom Home - College Park Florida
LunDev Custom HomesLunDev Custom Homes
Front porch with SW Iron Ore painted double doors, Chicago brick front porch, Bevolo lanterns and vertical siding.
This is an example of a large farmhouse front veranda in Orlando.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Jane Group Inc.Jane Group Inc.
Best golden retriever ever showcasing the front facade of our Modern Farmhouse, featuring a metal roof, limestone surround and custom gas lanterns. Photo by Jeff Herr Photography.
Lancelot
Lancelot
Mark Stewart Home DesignMark Stewart Home Design
Photo of a large rural front veranda in Portland with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Ballard Canyon, Solvang
Ballard Canyon, Solvang
Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.
Inspiration for a large rural front veranda in Orange County with decking and a roof extension.
Bandera Manor Farmhouse
Bandera Manor Farmhouse
J Marhofer Construction Inc.J Marhofer Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized rural front veranda in Austin with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Fremont 3 - Front Porch
Fremont 3 - Front Porch
Siena Custom Builders, Inc.Siena Custom Builders, Inc.
Marina Storm - Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a large country front veranda in Chicago.
Custom Home Build
Custom Home Build
JD Helton HOMESJD Helton HOMES
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Atlanta with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
A New Entry with Nostalgic Roots
A New Entry with Nostalgic Roots
Thompson RemodelingThompson Remodeling
The owners of this beautiful historic farmhouse had been painstakingly restoring it bit by bit. One of the last items on their list was to create a wrap-around front porch to create a more distinct and obvious entrance to the front of their home. Aside from the functional reasons for the new porch, our client also had very specific ideas for its design. She wanted to recreate her grandmother’s porch so that she could carry on the same wonderful traditions with her own grandchildren someday. Key requirements for this front porch remodel included: - Creating a seamless connection to the main house. - A floorplan with areas for dining, reading, having coffee and playing games. - Respecting and maintaining the historic details of the home and making sure the addition felt authentic. Upon entering, you will notice the authentic real pine porch decking. Real windows were used instead of three season porch windows which also have molding around them to match the existing home’s windows. The left wing of the porch includes a dining area and a game and craft space. Ceiling fans provide light and additional comfort in the summer months. Iron wall sconces supply additional lighting throughout. Exposed rafters with hidden fasteners were used in the ceiling. Handmade shiplap graces the walls. On the left side of the front porch, a reading area enjoys plenty of natural light from the windows. The new porch blends perfectly with the existing home much nicer front facade. There is a clear front entrance to the home, where previously guests weren’t sure where to enter. We successfully created a place for the client to enjoy with her future grandchildren that’s filled with nostalgic nods to the memories she made with her own grandmother. "We have had many people who asked us what changed on the house but did not know what we did. When we told them we put the porch on, all of them made the statement that they did not notice it was a new addition and fit into the house perfectly.” – Homeowner
EGR Full house Renovation
EGR Full house Renovation
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
This is an example of a country front veranda in Grand Rapids.
Saddlebrook House
Saddlebrook House
Iron Point ConstructionIron Point Construction
Photo of a medium sized country front veranda in Jackson with brick paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Brightwater HomesBrightwater Homes
Medium sized rural front veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Lake Cottage Renovation in northern GA
Lake Cottage Renovation in northern GA
Gridley + Graves PhotographersGridley + Graves Photographers
styled and photographed by Gridley + Graves Photographers
Photo of a medium sized rural front screened veranda in Philadelphia with decking and a roof extension.
Country Porch Entry
Country Porch Entry
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
The farmhouse front porch wrap around two sides. A stone water table leads to a brick and concrete porch base. White columns and beadboard.
Photo of an expansive country front veranda in Raleigh with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Southern Living Photos
Southern Living Photos
Southern LivingSouthern Living
Design ideas for a farmhouse front veranda in Birmingham.
Whitehouse Plantation
Whitehouse Plantation
Goggans Architecture & InteriorsGoggans Architecture & Interiors
Atlantic Archives Inc, / Richard Leo Johnson
Photo of a large farmhouse front screened veranda in Charleston.
Modern Farmhouse 03
Modern Farmhouse 03
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Large rural front veranda in Other with with columns, concrete paving and a roof extension.

Country Front 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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