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Medium Sized Country Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Sophisticated Farmhouse
Sophisticated Farmhouse
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Sophisticated urban farmhouse made to be maintenance free and with dog-amenities galore. Porch showcases automatic screens. Open ended for dogs to roam freely and then come under to get away from the sun.
Hilltop Farmstead
Hilltop Farmstead
GRIT Co.GRIT Co.
Snap Chic Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized country back veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and an awning.
Farmhouse Porch
Farmhouse Porch
This is an example of a medium sized rural front veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
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.
James Island Screen porch and deck
James Island Screen porch and deck
Canter ConstructionCanter Construction
Client had an existing concrete patio off the back of the house with brick steps. They were unhappy with the look so we added the screen porch addition for more usage and a better look to the house. Finished off the trim in cedar to round out the features of the addition.
Casa al lago
Casa al lago
Pasquale ComegnaPasquale Comegna
This is an example of a medium sized country back veranda in Rome with a pergola and a bbq area.
Menlo Oaks 3 Residence
Menlo Oaks 3 Residence
Ana Williamson ArchitectAna Williamson Architect
Paul Dyer
Photo of a medium sized country side veranda in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Exterior Architecture
Exterior Architecture
Brightwater HomesBrightwater Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized rural front veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
27 Frederica Oaks Lane
27 Frederica Oaks Lane
UserUser
George Ingram
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Jacksonville with brick paving and a roof extension.
Sylvan Park Urban Farmhouse
Sylvan Park Urban Farmhouse
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
Showcase Photographers
Photo of a medium sized rural back veranda in Nashville with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Gorgeous Open Floor Plan Cottage in Los Gatos
Gorgeous Open Floor Plan Cottage in Los Gatos
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Design ideas for a medium sized rural front veranda in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.
Barndominium
Barndominium
Pro Renovations Ltd CoPro Renovations Ltd Co
Medium sized country back veranda in Atlanta.
Urban Farmhouse
Urban Farmhouse
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Dutch door entry with sidelights.
This is an example of a medium sized rural front veranda in San Francisco with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Rustic Farmstead
Rustic Farmstead
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
Wooden columns, White bead board, exposed brick, huge front porch all say rustic farmhouse. Photo Credit: Meyer Design
Medium sized country front veranda in Chicago with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Homestead Farm
Homestead Farm
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingBeautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling
Medium sized farmhouse side screened veranda in Minneapolis.
New Farmhouse with Hanging Lantern
New Farmhouse with Hanging Lantern
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Coach House lantern is a great complement to this farmhouse style new construction. Shop the look: Coach House Square Yoke http://ow.ly/nE1c30nCw9S
The Hunter - Kirkland WA - Covered Back Patio
The Hunter - Kirkland WA - Covered Back Patio
Enfort HomesEnfort Homes
The Hunter was built in 2017 by Enfort Homes of Kirkland Washington.
Photo of a medium sized rural back veranda in Seattle with a roof extension.
Lake House Minnesota
Lake House Minnesota
Gridley + Graves PhotographersGridley + Graves Photographers
Gridley + Graves Photographers BeDe Design
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse veranda in Philadelphia with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Circle Construction ServicesCircle Construction Services
This is an example of a medium sized rural back veranda in Charlotte with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Parkview Place - Plan B
Parkview Place - Plan B
Randy Wise Homes IncRandy Wise Homes Inc
Chris Foster Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.

Medium Sized 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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