Country Veranda with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Tindall Architecture Workshop

Large rural front veranda in Other with with columns, concrete paving and a roof extension.

The Branches

Elle Du Monde LLC

Photo of a medium sized farmhouse back screened mixed railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.

Modern Farm House Front Door and Exterior Porch

EL & EL Wood Products Corp.

This Black and Light Hardwood Modern Farmhouse is the home of your dreams. The window in the door gives it extra added natural light. Also, the Belleville smooth door with Quill glass is the perfect addition.

Mill Spring Modern Farmhouse

Altura Architects

Photography by Todd Crawford
This is an example of a large country veranda in Charlotte with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a bar area.

Southern Living August 2015 Feature

European Stone Concepts

Photography by Laurey Glenn
This is an example of a medium sized country back veranda in Richmond with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

New Barn

Pinemar, Inc

Jeffrey Totaro Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder.
Photo of a rural front veranda in Philadelphia with natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Modern Farmhouse in Vienna

Stahl Homes LLC

Screened in porch with modern flair.
Photo of a large country back screened metal railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.

Modern Medina Two-Story

Swanson Homes

In the great room there are 3 locally sourced reclaimed white oak beams full of character and warmth. The two twin doors that flank the 42” limestone fireplace lead to a relaxing three-season porch featuring a second 42” gas fireplace, beautiful views, and a clear cedar ceiling.

Litchfield County Farmhouse

Joshua Smith Inc

Design ideas for a rural screened veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.

2020 Showcase Home - Hidden Springs, Fredericksburg, TX

White Construction Company

Spacious outdoor living area equipped with gas grill, undermount sink and built in storage with slip proof epoxy porch.
Inspiration for a large country back veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Vineyard Estate

Jodi Fleming Design

Photo of a country veranda in Orange County with a roof extension.

Farmhouse porch

Meyer Design

Who wouldn't love to sit and relax on this beautiful farmhouse porch surrounded by modern black windows? Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
This is an example of a small farmhouse front screened veranda in Chicago with a roof extension.

Estate - Peoa, Utah

Magleby Construction

cabin, country home, covered porch, custom home, modern farmhouse, mountain home, natural materials, porch swing, rustic wood, snow
Photo of a farmhouse veranda in Salt Lake City with decking and a roof extension.

Farmington Porch Addition

M Design Architects

Photo of a country screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.

Rockville

Jennifer Radakovic Design

This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Richmond with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.

Screen Porch

Forte 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.

Kitchen remodel in Loudoun County, VA horse farm country

Talon Construction Inc.

Front porch addition by Talon Construction in Loudoun County, VA 20175 horse farm country in Lovettsville.
Photo of a medium sized rural front veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.

A New Entry with Nostalgic Roots

Thompson 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

Elkton Waterfront Home

Avalon Associates, Inc.

Large farmhouse back screened veranda in Baltimore with tiled flooring and a roof extension.

Modern Farmhouse Back Deck and Porch

WSM 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.

Country Veranda with All Types of Cover 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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