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Country Side 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.
Perfect Wall House
Perfect Wall House
Rauser DesignRauser Design
Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a rural side veranda in Austin with decking and an awning.
Modern Farmhouse Screened-in Porch
Modern Farmhouse Screened-in Porch
Bluewater Home BuildersBluewater Home Builders
On either side of the fireplace, glass doors lead to the screened-in porch featuring shiplap siding and ceiling, heated flooring and interchangeable glass and screens, and access to the pool area.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Lakeside Custom HomesLakeside Custom Homes
Screened in porch on a modern farmhouse featuring a lake view.
Large farmhouse side screened veranda with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Porch off of dining room. Photography by Lucas Henning.
This is an example of a medium sized country side veranda in Seattle with a roof extension and decking.
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.
M E A D O W
M E A D O W
Evensen DesignEvensen Design
Aaron Dougherty Photography
Inspiration for a large rural side veranda in Austin with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Modern Vineyard Farmhouse
Modern Vineyard Farmhouse
RCH ConstructionRCH Construction
Large rural side veranda in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Royal Oak Renovation
Royal Oak Renovation
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
New screened porch extension to the existing porch. © REAL-ARCH-MEDIA
Inspiration for a large country side screened veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Elkton Cabin Remodel
Elkton Cabin Remodel
Trost Custom Homes IncTrost Custom Homes Inc
Elise Trissel
Design ideas for a medium sized rural side screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Wine Country Farmhouse Porch
Wine Country Farmhouse Porch
Miyuki Yamaguchi Design StudioMiyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio
Photo: Patricia Chang
Medium sized farmhouse side veranda in San Francisco with a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Clocktower Farm
Clocktower Farm
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Covered porch of new addition to 1830s historic farmhouse with white railings and columns, wood decking, hanging lanterns and ceiling fans.
Photo of a farmhouse side veranda in Philadelphia with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
Photo of a country side veranda in Minneapolis with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Beautiful Tree House
Beautiful Tree House
Liz Mearns | Imagine DesignLiz Mearns | Imagine Design
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse side veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Color Fresh Home DesignsColor Fresh Home Designs
large wrap-around porch with brick surface, shiplap ceiling
Rural side veranda in Atlanta with brick paving and a roof extension.
Custom Residence Roswell GA
Custom Residence Roswell GA
Caldwell-Cline Architects & DesignersCaldwell-Cline Architects & Designers
Farmhouse side veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Wine Country Farmhouse Porch
Wine Country Farmhouse Porch
Miyuki Yamaguchi Design StudioMiyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio
Photo: Patricia Chang
Medium sized farmhouse side veranda in San Francisco with a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Family Farmhouse
Family Farmhouse
Cherokee ConstructionCherokee Construction
Design ideas for a farmhouse side veranda in Philadelphia with brick paving and a roof extension.
Outdoors
Outdoors
Cipher Imaging Architectural PhotographyCipher Imaging Architectural Photography
(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
Photo of a medium sized country side veranda in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Bridger Farm House
Bridger Farm House
Paradigm RenovationParadigm Renovation
Design ideas for a farmhouse side veranda in Grand Rapids with brick paving and a roof extension.

Country Side 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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