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A relaxing rocking-chair front porch viewing nearby fields
A relaxing rocking-chair front porch viewing nearby fields
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Design ideas for a rural veranda in Atlanta.
Live Oak
Live Oak
Nate HertelNate Hertel
Design ideas for a rural veranda in Charleston.
Grant Park: Front Porch
Grant Park: Front Porch
Heidi Reis / Abode Agency LLCHeidi Reis / Abode Agency LLC
This porch, located in Grant Park, had been the same for many years with typical rocking chairs and a couch. The client wanted to make it feel more like an outdoor room and add much needed storage for gardening tools, an outdoor dining option, and a better flow for seating and conversation. My thought was to add plants to provide a more cozy feel, along with the rugs, which are made from recycled plastic and easy to clean. To add curtains on the north and south sides of the porch; this reduces rain entry, wind exposure, and adds privacy. This renovation was designed by Heidi Reis of Abode Agency LLC who serves clients in Atlanta including but not limited to Intown neighborhoods such as: Grant Park, Inman Park, Midtown, Kirkwood, Candler Park, Lindberg area, Martin Manor, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Decatur, and Avondale Estates. For more information on working with Heidi Reis, click here: https://www.AbodeAgency.Net/
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Modern Farmhouse Homestead
Modern Farmhouse Homestead
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Photo of a large country side wood railing veranda in Chicago with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Stonebridge Residence
Stonebridge Residence
Beard + Riser ArchitectsBeard + Riser Architects
Photo of a rural veranda in Jackson.
Palisades House
Palisades House
Richard Leggin ArchitectsRichard Leggin Architects
Inspiration for a rural veranda in DC Metro.
Rosemont Farmhouse Bungalow
Rosemont Farmhouse Bungalow
Harry Braswell Inc.Harry Braswell Inc.
Photo of a country veranda in DC Metro.
Chilmark Cape
Chilmark Cape
Sherman AssociatesSherman Associates
Bob Gothard Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized country front veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Boards, Battens and Bungalows
Boards, Battens and Bungalows
Koncept Design + BuildKoncept Design + Build
Medium sized country back veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Porch with porch swings Photographer: Rob Karosis
Photo of a large farmhouse back veranda in New York with a roof extension.
Farmhouse Porch
Farmhouse Porch
This is an example of a medium sized rural front veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Farmhouse Front porch Renovation
Farmhouse Front porch Renovation
Dave Knecht Homes, LLCDave Knecht Homes, LLC
Finished renovation of Early American Farmhouse. Photo by Karen Knecht Photography
Photo of a large country front veranda in Chicago with a roof extension.
Terrace Aspen LUX
Terrace Aspen LUX
SOKOL PREMIUM INTERIORSSOKOL PREMIUM INTERIORS
фотограф Андрей Хачатрян, реализация https://sokolinteriors.ru/
Photo of a large rural back veranda in Moscow with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Home in the Heartland
Home in the Heartland
Angie Schwab Interiors LLCAngie Schwab Interiors LLC
A circular flow of spaces includes the kitchen, foyer, patio, dining room, and screen porch. It's perfect for entertaining! Photo Credit: Beth Skogen
My Houzz: Kid-Friendly Touches in a New Nashville Home
My Houzz: Kid-Friendly Touches in a New Nashville Home
Caroline SharpnackCaroline Sharpnack
Photo: Caroline Sharpnack © 2018 Houzz
Photo of a rural back screened veranda in Nashville with decking, a roof extension and all types of cover.
Modern Farmhouse in the Willamete Valley Countryside
Modern Farmhouse in the Willamete Valley Countryside
Winsome ConstructionWinsome Construction
The yellow front door provides a lovely spot of color to the white exterior.
Inspiration for a large rural front veranda in Portland with decking and a roof extension.
Hill Winds Remodel
Hill Winds Remodel
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photo of a large farmhouse back screened veranda in Charlotte with decking and a roof extension.
The Potomac 2017 Homearama Show Home
The Potomac 2017 Homearama Show Home
River City Custom HomesRiver City Custom Homes
Our front porch includes a painted tongue and groove ceiling, and stamped concrete floor! Perfect for an evening of relaxing!
Design ideas for a medium sized rural front veranda in Richmond with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Wisteria Family Home
Wisteria Family Home
Watters ArchitectureWatters Architecture
Photo of a country veranda in New Orleans.

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.
Farm House
Farm House
Parker HomesParker Homes
Inspiration for a rural front veranda in Austin with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
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