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(Custom Home) Rambler with Aging-In-Place Features
(Custom Home) Rambler with Aging-In-Place Features
Sockeye HomesSockeye Homes
This is an example of a country veranda in Seattle.
Architectural Designs Modern Farmhouse Plan 56460SM comes to life in Texas!
Architectural Designs Modern Farmhouse Plan 56460SM comes to life in Texas!
Architectural DesignsArchitectural Designs
Our client with the help of their builder, Yates Developments, finished their beautiful build of Architectural Designs Modern Farmhouse Plan 56460SM on their property in Texas. They made a small modification, eliminating the exterior door from the home office. Ready when you are! Where do YOU want to build?
Front Porch
Front Porch
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
Rural veranda in Charlotte.
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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.
Modern Medina Two-Story
Modern Medina Two-Story
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
In the great room there are 3 locally sourced reclaimed white oak beams full of character and warmth. The two twin doors that flank the 42” limestone fireplace lead to a relaxing three-season porch featuring a second 42” gas fireplace, beautiful views, and a clear cedar ceiling.
Log Home Front Porch Modern-Day Farmhouse
Log Home Front Porch Modern-Day Farmhouse
TIMBERHAVEN LOG & TIMBER HOMESTIMBERHAVEN LOG & TIMBER HOMES
The front porch of this log home spans across the entire facade. It overlooks the family's pond and beautiful countryside. The porch posts, hand rail and logs are hand-hewn. The 8x12 logs feature a chinking groove (for aesthetics only) and Dovetail corner assembly. This is a modified Pleasant Grove design, built with 6x12 Traditional Solid Kiln-Dried Logs, manufactured by Timberhaven Log & Timber Homes.
2020 Showcase Home - Hidden Springs, Fredericksburg, TX
2020 Showcase Home - Hidden Springs, Fredericksburg, TX
White Construction CompanyWhite Construction Company
Spacious outdoor living area equipped with gas grill, undermount sink and built in storage with slip proof epoxy porch.
Inspiration for a large country back veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Looking through the Dogtrot
Looking through the Dogtrot
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
Photo of a farmhouse veranda in Charlotte.
Entertaining at Home | Indoors & Outdoors
Entertaining at Home | Indoors & Outdoors
Olah Design GroupOlah Design Group
Photo of a farmhouse veranda in Atlanta.
Farmhouse porch
Farmhouse porch
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
Who wouldn't love to sit and relax on this beautiful farmhouse porch surrounded by modern black windows? Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
This is an example of a small farmhouse front screened veranda in Chicago with a roof extension.
Screen Porch
Screen Porch
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Garett & Carrie Buell of Studiobuell / studiobuell.com
This is an example of a country back screened veranda in Nashville with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Kitchen remodel in Loudoun County, VA horse farm country
Kitchen remodel in Loudoun County, VA horse farm country
Talon Construction Inc.Talon Construction Inc.
Front porch addition by Talon Construction in Loudoun County, VA 20175 horse farm country in Lovettsville.
Photo of a medium sized rural front veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse Newbury Massachusetts
Modern Farmhouse Newbury Massachusetts
Deborah Dimes InteriorsDeborah Dimes Interiors
Eric Roth Photography
Medium sized country front veranda in Boston with decking.
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
Newbury Farmhouse
Newbury Farmhouse
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Eric Roth
Design ideas for a country veranda in Boston.
Newtown Square Renovations
Newtown Square Renovations
Rittenhouse BuildersRittenhouse Builders
Josh Barker Photography
This is an example of a large rural veranda in Philadelphia.
Old Academy Road, Fairfield, CT Historic Restoration
Old Academy Road, Fairfield, CT Historic Restoration
Domus Constructors, LLC.Domus Constructors, LLC.
The building known as the “Stable” exists within the Historic District of Fairfield, Connecticut on Old Academy Road. As such, any work performed on the structure required prior approval of the Historic District Commission. Domus Constructors was hired to completely gut and remodel this historic structure to maintain the historic significance while bringing the building’s mechanical and electrical systems up to date and restoring the structural integrity. Some of the more prominent architectural features of the building include a very large center cupola which needed much restoration, a wood roof that was covered over by asphalt shingles and exterior doors that were historically significant and needed extensive restoration. While these items were all constraints, Domus also excavated an existing dirt subfloor and replaced the entire area with a vapor barrier and concrete slab crawl space to allow access to plumbing, etc. Other special features include the wooden ceiling and exposed hand hewn oak beams and columns installed throughout using antique reclaimed wood, and the antique reclaimed wood flooring and restoring the multi-colored slate entrance terrace. The overall size of the structure is 63 feet in length by 26 feet deep for an approximate total of 1,638 square feet.
Net-Zero Energy Attainable Home - Exterior
Net-Zero Energy Attainable Home - Exterior
GMT Home Designs Inc.GMT Home Designs Inc.
Photo Credits: Shupe Studios
Photo of a large farmhouse front veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
My Work
My Work
Autumnmist DesignsAutumnmist Designs
Outdoor holiday decorating. Wreath by Sunrise Farms, Blairstown, NJ.
Farmhouse veranda in New York.

Country 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.
Greek Revival Farm House
Greek Revival Farm House
Custom Structures IncCustom Structures Inc
Joshua T. Moore
This is an example of a rural veranda in Other.
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