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Country Veranda with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Country Porch Entry
Country Porch Entry
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
The farmhouse front porch wrap around two sides. A stone water table leads to a brick and concrete porch base. White columns and beadboard.
Photo of an expansive country front veranda in Raleigh with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Blue Door Farmhouse
Blue Door Farmhouse
Lakeside Custom HomesLakeside Custom Homes
Front door entry of modern farmhouse
Design ideas for a large farmhouse front veranda with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
2018 Home A Rama People Choice
2018 Home A Rama People Choice
Kent Shaffer Builders, Inc.Kent Shaffer Builders, Inc.
The Home Aesthetic
Photo of a large country side veranda in Indianapolis with a water feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Sonoma Farmhouse
Sonoma Farmhouse
Jennifer Tulley ArchitectsJennifer Tulley Architects
Photography by David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a country veranda in San Francisco with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Elllsworth St, Naperville, IL
Elllsworth St, Naperville, IL
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Photo of a farmhouse veranda in Chicago with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Modern Michigan Farm House
Modern Michigan Farm House
Gensburg Toniolo Harting ArchitectsGensburg Toniolo Harting Architects
Award winning Modern Farmhouse. AIA and ALA awards. John Toniolo Architect Jeff Harting North Shore Architect Custom Home, Modern Farmhouse Michigan Architect
2020 Showcase Home - Hidden Springs, Fredericksburg, TX
2020 Showcase Home - Hidden Springs, Fredericksburg, TX
White Construction CompanyWhite 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.
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.
Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium
Origin Architects - Blue Goose Barndominium
Ideo ArchitectsIdeo Architects
View of front porch and Entry
This is an example of a large farmhouse front veranda in Houston with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Coastal Modern Farmhouse (Industrial, comfortable and fmaily friendly)
Coastal Modern Farmhouse (Industrial, comfortable and fmaily friendly)
Brittany Stiles DesignBrittany Stiles Design
A 1940's bungalow was renovated and transformed for a small family. This is a small space - 800 sqft (2 bed, 2 bath) full of charm and character. Custom and vintage furnishings, art, and accessories give the space character and a layered and lived-in vibe. This is a small space so there are several clever storage solutions throughout. Vinyl wood flooring layered with wool and natural fiber rugs. Wall sconces and industrial pendants add to the farmhouse aesthetic. A simple and modern space for a fairly minimalist family. Located in Costa Mesa, California. Photos: Ryan Garvin
The San Anita Outdoor Living
The San Anita Outdoor Living
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
Front covered porch with cedar ceiling and heaters.
Inspiration for a large rural front veranda in Seattle with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
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.
Chace Lake
Chace Lake
Signature HomesSignature Homes
Unique Wood Trim, and a bright red door, offers amazing curb appeal to any home. Wow your guests before they even enter the front door! Signature Homes www.e-signaturehomes.com
Small Homes that Live Big
Small Homes that Live Big
Larry W. Garnett, FAIBDLarry W. Garnett, FAIBD
Photo of a small farmhouse back screened veranda in Dallas with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Turkey Hill New Residence
Turkey Hill New Residence
Boren ConstructionBoren Construction
Michael Stadler
Large rural back screened veranda in Seattle with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Huff
Huff
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized country front veranda in Grand Rapids with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Northwest Austin Screened Porch Addition
Northwest Austin Screened Porch Addition
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
Speaking of the shed roof on this addition, look closely at the area over the screen door that leads out to the uncovered patio space. What do you see over that screen door? It’s a perfectly-screened open wedge that starts small at the outer door frame and gets bigger as it reaches the wall of the house. If you didn’t already know we custom make all of our screens, you could tell by looking at this wedge. And there’s a matching screened wedge at the opposite end of the porch, too. These two wedges of screening let in just a little more light and contribute to the airy, summery feel of this porch.
Wine Country Farmhouse Porch
Wine Country Farmhouse Porch
Miyuki Yamaguchi Design StudioMiyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio
Photo: Patricia Chang
Medium sized farmhouse side veranda in San Francisco with a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Cozy Glam Farmhouse
Cozy Glam Farmhouse
Homeworks of Alabama, IncHomeworks of Alabama, Inc
Tristan Cairnes
Inspiration for a small farmhouse side screened veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Garden Lane Patio
Garden Lane Patio
Johnston Home Interior DesignJohnston Home Interior Design
Patio space off the kitchen and the entry. The bi-fold doors open to the entry and the living room giving the client a larger entertaining space when needed. The infra red heaters in the ceiling make this a year round space. photo: David Duncan Livingston

Country Veranda with Concrete Slabs 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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