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Country Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Rockville
Rockville
Jennifer Radakovic DesignJennifer Radakovic Design
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Richmond with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Glen Arbor Modern Farmhouse
Glen Arbor Modern Farmhouse
Wild Rose InteriorsWild Rose Interiors
Inspiration for a rural back veranda in Other with decking, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Entertainer's Dream - Rear Patio
Entertainer's Dream - Rear Patio
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
This space is truly the entertainer's dream, a four-season space with air conditioning/heating, a wood-burning fireplace, a large grilling area with vent hood, and telescopic doors that open the patio to the breeze in good weather.
Menlo Oaks Residence
Menlo Oaks Residence
Arcanum ArchitectureArcanum Architecture
Photo of a country front veranda in San Francisco with a roof extension.
Beautiful Modern Southern Farmhouse by Steve Powell Homes
Beautiful Modern Southern Farmhouse by Steve Powell Homes
David Cannon PhotographyDavid Cannon Photography
Amazing front porch of a modern farmhouse built by Steve Powell Homes (www.stevepowellhomes.com). Photo Credit: David Cannon Photography (www.davidcannonphotography.com)
Front Porch Railings
Front Porch Railings
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
Photo of a farmhouse front veranda in Charlotte.
DETROIT DESIGN AWARD WINNER - BEST OVERALL HOME! Luxury Modern Farmhouse
DETROIT DESIGN AWARD WINNER - BEST OVERALL HOME! Luxury Modern Farmhouse
M.J. Whelan ConstructionM.J. Whelan Construction
Design ideas for a rural veranda in Detroit.
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Prairie Cottage- Florida Cracker Inspired 4 square cottage
Small farmhouse front wood railing veranda in Tampa with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Загородный дом из бруса
Загородный дом из бруса
Olga BravoOlga Bravo
Photo of a country veranda in Moscow.
Country Farmhouse Strong Twig -Beam railing
Country Farmhouse Strong Twig -Beam railing
Olson Development LLCOlson Development LLC
Rural veranda in New York.
Blair Barnhouse
Blair Barnhouse
Alchemy ArchitectsAlchemy Architects
Alchemy Architects
This is an example of a country veranda in Minneapolis with decking.
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.
Sauvie Island Addition
Sauvie Island Addition
Lux ConstructionLux Construction
Photo of a large farmhouse front veranda in Portland with a roof extension.
Guesthouse with sauna and workshop in scandinavian style near Saint-Petersburg,
Guesthouse with sauna and workshop in scandinavian style near Saint-Petersburg,
ландшафтная компания СпецПаркДизайнландшафтная компания СпецПаркДизайн
Green roof just after installing.
Inspiration for a country veranda in Saint Petersburg.
Courtyard
Courtyard
EDC SpaceEDC Space
Family courtyard with a fountain in the center surrounding by beautiful stone jaali railing.
Design ideas for a country veranda in Delhi.
Farmhouse Addition
Farmhouse Addition
HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTSHAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS
Carolyn Bates Photography
Inspiration for a country side screened veranda in Burlington with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Early Branch Farm
Early Branch Farm
Robert M. Cain, ArchitectRobert M. Cain, Architect
This is an example of a country veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Napa Valley inspired Modern Farmhouse
Napa Valley inspired Modern Farmhouse
Genuine Custom HomesGenuine Custom Homes
Genuine Custom Homes, LLC. Conveniently contact Michael Bryant via iPhone, email or text for a personalized consultation.
This is an example of a farmhouse veranda in Austin.
Dutchess County Farmhouse
Dutchess County Farmhouse
CMT Design GroupCMT Design Group
Renovation of a 100 yr old Farmhouse in Dutchess County, New York Interiors by Carolyn Tierney, ASID, CSBA and Diane Susoev, Allied ASID from Ecoterior Solutions and Architecture by Crisp Architects
French Entry Door and Craftsman Entry Door Install
French Entry Door and Craftsman Entry Door Install
Carter Construction Services, LLCCarter Construction Services, LLC
New french door with a sliding screen and oil rubbed bronze hardware.
This is an example of a rural veranda in Columbus.

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.
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