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Country Veranda with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Napa - Third Street Farmhouse
Napa - Third Street Farmhouse
zero ten designzero ten design
Photo of a rural veranda in San Francisco with a pergola and feature lighting.
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
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Brightwater HomesBrightwater Homes
Medium sized country front veranda in Atlanta with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Farm House Colonial | Summit, NJ
Farm House Colonial | Summit, NJ
Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & DesignRosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design
Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design Orchard Hills Design & Construction
This is an example of a rural veranda in New York with feature lighting.
Rustic Porch
Rustic Porch
Country veranda in San Francisco with natural stone paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Photo Credit: Ehlen Creative http://www.ehlencreative.com/e/residential-interior-photography/
Pennsylvania Stone Farmhouse in Malibu, CA
Pennsylvania Stone Farmhouse in Malibu, CA
Ward Jewell Architect AIAWard Jewell Architect AIA
Beverly Hills based clients commissioned a vacation home for their family in Malibu, CA. Together with world renowned interior designer John Cottrell, we conceived a 10,000 sq. ft. Pennsylvania Stone Farm House. The stone was quarried from the Midwest and is complemented by a steep French slate roof. The site is situated on a 2 1/2 acre bluff with a panoramic view stretching from Paradise Cove to Catalina Island. This resplendent retreat immediately relaxes the mind and body as one is lead from the circular drive court through an arched portico with paneled wood gates into a quiet lawned courtyard. The garden and reflective lap pool and spa are sheltered from harsh elements by the two wings of the house. A glass French lite Dutch entrance door is discretely located at the end of an outdoor colonnade. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Designer: John Cottrell Landscape Designer: Doug Levy Construction: David Moline Builders
4171 Webster Ave St. Louis Park, MN
4171 Webster Ave St. Louis Park, MN
UserUser
This home was in the 2016 Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase. Get inspired by this tear-down. The home was rebuilt with a six-foot addition to the foundation. The homeowner, an interior designer, dreamed of the details for years. Step into the basement, main floor and second story to see her dreams come to life. It is a mix of old and new, taking inspiration from a 150-year-old farmhouse. Explore the open design on the main floor, five bedrooms, master suite with double closets, two-and-a-half bathrooms, stone fireplace with built-ins and more. The home's exterior received special attention with cedar brackets and window detail.
The Hidden Pearl
The Hidden Pearl
Colby ConstructionColby Construction
Tricia Shay Photography
This is an example of a country veranda in Milwaukee with feature lighting.
Glen Ellen, CA
Glen Ellen, CA
Cassandra Crain Design, LLCCassandra Crain Design, LLC
Photo of a farmhouse veranda in San Francisco with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Edina Custom Home
Edina Custom Home
Wooddale BuildersWooddale Builders
Inspiration for a country veranda in Minneapolis with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
New Front Porch
New Front Porch
Dave Knecht Homes, LLCDave Knecht Homes, LLC
Finished renovation of Early American Farmhouse. Photo by Karen Knecht Photography
Large rural front veranda in Chicago with a roof extension and feature lighting.
Appalachian Farmhouse
Appalachian Farmhouse
4 Forty Four4 Forty Four
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Other with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Historic Farmhouse Restoration
Historic Farmhouse Restoration
Hamtil Construction, LLCHamtil Construction, LLC
Inspiration for a large farmhouse front veranda in St Louis with a roof extension, decking and feature lighting.
Clinton Connecticut Farmhouse
Clinton Connecticut Farmhouse
Advantage ContractingAdvantage Contracting
This Connecticut farmhouse ceiling has classic New England style. Notice the copper window head flashings and haint blue vaulted porch ceiling. The ceiling is built using Lifespan treated boards that are beaded side down.
Sunrise Point
Sunrise Point
Wright DesignWright Design
This transitional timber frame home features a wrap-around porch designed to take advantage of its lakeside setting and mountain views. Natural stone, including river rock, granite and Tennessee field stone, is combined with wavy edge siding and a cedar shingle roof to marry the exterior of the home with it surroundings. Casually elegant interiors flow into generous outdoor living spaces that highlight natural materials and create a connection between the indoors and outdoors. Photography Credit: Rebecca Lehde, Inspiro 8 Studios
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
SwatchPop!SwatchPop!
Inspiration for a rural veranda in Atlanta with feature lighting.
Old Farm New
Old Farm New
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Scott Amundson Photography
This is an example of a farmhouse veranda in Minneapolis with feature lighting.
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.
CT Farm House
CT Farm House
PH ArchitectsPH Architects
Inspiration for a farmhouse veranda in New York with natural stone paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.

Country Veranda with Feature Lighting 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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