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Stonegate - The Olivia
Stonegate - The Olivia
Black and White by Garman HomesBlack and White by Garman Homes
Tourfactory.com
This is an example of a large rural back veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Pizza Oven
Pizza Oven
Joseph Farrell ArchitectureJoseph Farrell Architecture
Interior De
Country veranda in San Francisco.
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My Work
Mike Ellsworth ConstructionMike Ellsworth Construction
This is an example of a small farmhouse back screened veranda in Cleveland with a roof extension.
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Modern Colonial
Modern Colonial
Weego HomeWeego Home
Front porch with swings. Exterior Board and Batten painted Black with standing seam metal roof. Rosemary colored sconce lighting and brass address numbers.
Modern Farmhouse In Bethesda
Modern Farmhouse In Bethesda
Meridian Homes Inc.Meridian Homes Inc.
Front porch of modern farmhouse with columns and flagstone
Country front veranda in DC Metro with with columns and a roof extension.
Wilton Forever Home
Wilton Forever Home
Colin Healy Design LLCColin Healy Design LLC
The porch step was made from a stone found onsite. The gravel drip trench allowed us to eliminate gutters.
Photo of a large farmhouse side mixed railing veranda in New York with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Vineyard Estate
Vineyard Estate
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
Photo of a farmhouse veranda in Orange County.
Arlington Farm House
Arlington Farm House
Christine Kelly / Crafted ArchitectureChristine Kelly / Crafted Architecture
New stone front porch with gas lanterns and new second story addition.
Design ideas for a farmhouse front veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
LAMALOA FARMHOUSE
LAMALOA FARMHOUSE
Texas Classic Custom HomesTexas Classic Custom Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized country front veranda in Austin with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Cottage Dutch Door
Cottage Dutch Door
Simpson Door CompanySimpson Door Company
Solid wood Dutch door for cute Oregon cottage.
Rural side veranda in Seattle with a roof extension.
BZ - Pavillion house
BZ - Pavillion house
Nick Lee ArchitectureNick Lee Architecture
Inspiration for a large farmhouse back veranda in San Francisco with concrete paving, a potted garden and a pergola.
Charming Contemporary
Charming Contemporary
Matthies BuildersMatthies Builders
This is an example of a medium sized rural back screened veranda in Chicago with a roof extension.
New Buffalo Farmhouse
New Buffalo Farmhouse
Highgate BuildersHighgate Builders
Hausman & Associates, LTD
Farmhouse screened veranda in Chicago with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse Screened Deck
Modern Farmhouse Screened Deck
WSM CraftWSM Craft
Perfectly settled in the shade of three majestic oak trees, this timeless homestead evokes a deep sense of belonging to the land. The Wilson Architects farmhouse design riffs on the agrarian history of the region while employing contemporary green technologies and methods. Honoring centuries-old artisan traditions and the rich local talent carrying those traditions today, the home is adorned with intricate handmade details including custom site-harvested millwork, forged iron hardware, and inventive stone masonry. Welcome family and guests comfortably in the detached garage apartment. Enjoy long range views of these ancient mountains with ample space, inside and out.
Converted Barn Home
Converted Barn Home
Appalachian Log and Timber HomesAppalachian Log and Timber Homes
Medium sized farmhouse back veranda in Nashville with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Photography by Andrew Hyslop
Large country back screened veranda in Louisville with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Зимняя Сказка, Дом из клееного бруса "Бекаль".
Зимняя Сказка, Дом из клееного бруса "Бекаль".
"ГРАНДСТРОЙ" дома из клееного бруса"ГРАНДСТРОЙ" дома из клееного бруса
Inspiration for a rural veranda in Moscow.
275 Crawford Street
275 Crawford Street
Our Town PlansOur Town Plans
Faith Allen
Inspiration for a small farmhouse screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Tim Brown ArchitectureTim Brown Architecture
C.L. Fry Photo - www.clfryphoto.com
This is an example of a farmhouse veranda in Austin.

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.
My Houzz: New York Farmhouse With a Western Feel
My Houzz: New York Farmhouse With a Western Feel
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Rikki Snyder © Houzz 2012
Design ideas for a farmhouse veranda in New York with all types of cover.
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