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Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage
Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized rural back screened veranda in Charleston 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.
Churchill
Churchill
HCS ConstructionHCS Construction
Farmhouse veranda in Seattle.
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Modern Farmhouse in the Willamete Valley Countryside
Modern Farmhouse in the Willamete Valley Countryside
Winsome ConstructionWinsome Construction
Rustic outdoor living table and chairs on a covered, wraparound porch.
Design ideas for a large farmhouse front veranda in Portland with decking and a roof extension.
After - Front Porch & Custom Front Door
After - Front Porch & Custom Front Door
Tusick & Associates ArchitectsTusick & Associates Architects
This front porch addition includes a custom-designed front door, custom stone pattern/design, and stained bead-board ceiling.
Design ideas for a large country front veranda in Other with natural stone paving and an awning.
Residential Example 1
Residential Example 1
Grady L Woods Architect, LLCGrady L Woods Architect, LLC
Photo of a country screened veranda in Atlanta with brick paving and a roof extension.
Marietta Luxury Custom Home
Marietta Luxury Custom Home
Cooper Jones LLCCooper Jones LLC
This is an example of a rural screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
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
Custom Home - Cherry Stage
Custom Home - Cherry Stage
All About Home DesignAll About Home Design
This is an example of a medium sized rural veranda in Denver.
Rear porch
Rear porch
Andre Rothblatt ArchitectureAndre Rothblatt Architecture
Design ideas for a farmhouse front veranda in San Francisco with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape
LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Romantic Entry.....Santa Barbara Living
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Greg FitzpatrickGreg Fitzpatrick
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension.
Northeast Farmhouse Remodel
Northeast Farmhouse Remodel
Beth Gilbert InteriorsBeth Gilbert Interiors
This is an example of a large farmhouse front veranda in Grand Rapids with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
BROOK HOUSE
BROOK HOUSE
Gordon Dixon ConstructionGordon Dixon Construction
www.gordondixonconstruction.com Stowe, Vermont
Photo of a rural veranda in Burlington with decking and a roof extension.
Menlo Oaks 3 Residence
Menlo Oaks 3 Residence
Ana Williamson ArchitectAna Williamson Architect
Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a medium sized country side veranda in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Tupper Lake Residence
Tupper Lake Residence
Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)
Casey Dunn Photography
Inspiration for a country veranda in Houston.
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.
Four Season Porch Addition | Spring Green, WI
Four Season Porch Addition | Spring Green, WI
Frey Construction & Home Improvement, LLCFrey Construction & Home Improvement, LLC
Inspiration for a rural veranda in Other.
Southern Living August 2015 Feature
Southern Living August 2015 Feature
European Stone ConceptsEuropean Stone Concepts
Photography by Laurey Glenn
Design ideas for a medium sized rural back veranda in Richmond with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

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.
Wine Country Farmhouse Porch
Wine Country Farmhouse Porch
Miyuki Yamaguchi Design StudioMiyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio
Patricia Chang
Medium sized country side veranda in San Francisco with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
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