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Coronado Farmhouse
Coronado Farmhouse
Christian Rice Architects, Inc.Christian Rice Architects, Inc.
Design ideas for a country veranda in San Diego.
27 Frederica Oaks Lane
27 Frederica Oaks Lane
UserUser
George Ingram
Medium sized country front veranda in Jacksonville with brick paving and a roof extension.
MODERN FARMHOUSE TALLAHASSEE
MODERN FARMHOUSE TALLAHASSEE
BRIDGEWATER BUILDERS, LLCBRIDGEWATER BUILDERS, LLC
This is an example of a country veranda in Atlanta.
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Home Makeover - Front Porch Addition
Home Makeover - Front Porch Addition
John T. Pugh, ArchitectJohn T. Pugh, Architect
Kate Blehar John T. Pugh, Architect, LLC is an architectural design firm located in Boston, Massachusetts. John is a registered architect, whose design work has been published and exhibited both nationally and internationally. In addition to his design accolades, John is a seasoned project manager who personally works with each client to design and craft their beautiful new residence or addition. Our firm can provide clients with seamless concept to construction close-out project delivery. If a client prefers working in a more traditional design-only basis, we warmly welcome that approach as well. “Customer first, customer focused” is our approach to every project.
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.
Daybreak
Daybreak
Destination HomesDestination Homes
Medium sized rural front veranda in Salt Lake City with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Horse Farm in Upstate New York
Horse Farm in Upstate New York
Studio 511Studio 511
The Covered Porch overlooking the pond has a summer Kitchen with a massive stone hood and wrap-around counters. Dining is offered at the Moroccan tile table.
Mead Farm
Mead Farm
Fiorentino Group ArchitectsFiorentino Group Architects
Photo Credit: Joseph St. Pierre
Medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Boston with a roof extension and decking.
Leeper
Leeper
Nine On Main - Design StudioNine On Main - Design Studio
This is an example of a farmhouse veranda in Other.
Seven Gables
Seven Gables
Balzer & Tuck ArchitectureBalzer & Tuck Architecture
A simplified farmhouse aesthetic was the direction chosen for the exterior. The front elevation is anchored by a heavy timber sitting porch which has views overlooking the paddock area. The gabled roof forms anchor the building to the field, offering dimension to the landscape on an otherwise flat site.
Roselle - New Front Porch on existing farmhouse
Roselle - New Front Porch on existing farmhouse
Wendling DesignsWendling Designs
New covered wrap around front porch on existing farmhouse, with two story covered porch off second floor bedroom.
Photo of a farmhouse front veranda in Chicago with skirting.
Roselle - New Front Porch on existing farmhouse
Roselle - New Front Porch on existing farmhouse
Wendling DesignsWendling Designs
New covered wrap around front porch on existing farmhouse, with two story covered porch off second floor bedroom.
Inspiration for a country front veranda in Chicago with skirting.
Koch Residence
Koch Residence
McKinney & Son BuildersMcKinney & Son Builders
Design ideas for a rural veranda in Atlanta.
Porch Expansion and Exterior Update
Porch Expansion and Exterior Update
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a small country front veranda in Chicago with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Custom Home - College Park Florida
Custom Home - College Park Florida
LunDev Custom HomesLunDev Custom Homes
Front porch with Iron Ore painted double doors, red chicago brick front porch, bevolo lantern and vertical paneling.
Photo of a large rural front veranda in Orlando with brick paving and a roof extension.
Spur Circle Remodel
Spur Circle Remodel
Kowalchuk Construction LLCKowalchuk Construction LLC
This is an example of a medium sized rural front veranda in Phoenix with natural stone paving.
Custom "Farmhouse Colonial" Private Residence
Custom "Farmhouse Colonial" Private Residence
Tektoniks ArchitectsTektoniks Architects
Front Porch
Large country front veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Napa Valley Farmhouse Chic
Napa Valley Farmhouse Chic
Lori Backen InteriorsLori Backen Interiors
This was my dining room, living room and kitchen. One big open space all open to the outside.... perfection.
Design ideas for a farmhouse veranda in San Francisco.
Water Oak House
Water Oak House
Frusterio Design, Inc.Frusterio Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a country veranda in Charlotte.

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.
Moores Mill
Moores Mill
Anderson & Rodgers ConstructionAnderson & Rodgers Construction
Photo of a large farmhouse front veranda in Other with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
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