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Modern Farmhouse Comes Alive with Bespoke Touches
Modern Farmhouse Comes Alive with Bespoke Touches
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
The large front porch in this modern farmhouse extends across the front of the home and features traditional white columns.
Inspiration for a large country front veranda in St Louis with with columns, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Hill Coutry Residence - Patio Renovation
Hill Coutry Residence - Patio Renovation
VA RenderingsVA Renderings
Evening shot 3D renderings of backyard renovation were created for homeowners to show intent and design direction to the contractor and homeowner's association. We provided options for the outdoor kitchen, fireplace, and dining area.
Sieverkropp Farmhouse
Sieverkropp Farmhouse
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized country front veranda in Portland with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Ipe Deck & Screen Porch
Ipe Deck & Screen Porch
Integrity Design + BuildIntegrity Design + Build
Photo of a medium sized country back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Farmhouse front porch
Farmhouse front porch
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
This stunning front porch with a stained cedar ceiling and beautiful wood front door brings warmth to the space. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
Moving On Up
Moving On Up
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
This coastal farmhouse design is destined to be an instant classic. This classic and cozy design has all of the right exterior details, including gray shingle siding, crisp white windows and trim, metal roofing stone accents and a custom cupola atop the three car garage. It also features a modern and up to date interior as well, with everything you'd expect in a true coastal farmhouse. With a beautiful nearly flat back yard, looking out to a golf course this property also includes abundant outdoor living spaces, a beautiful barn and an oversized koi pond for the owners to enjoy.
Brick and Stucco Acadian
Brick and Stucco Acadian
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Design ideas for a large country front veranda in Houston with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
Halloween porch
Halloween porch
RénoDéco etc.RénoDéco etc.
Designer Lyne brunet
Inspiration for a large rural front veranda in Montreal with with columns and a roof extension.
Outdoor Curtains/Mosquito Drapes/Porch Screens
Outdoor Curtains/Mosquito Drapes/Porch Screens
ResCom DesignsResCom Designs
Perfect, clean versatile bug screen!
Large rural back veranda in Toronto with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Mid-Century Remodel
Mid-Century Remodel
Vertical Arts ArchitectureVertical Arts Architecture
David Patterson Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized country side veranda in Denver with a fireplace and a pergola.
Our Work
Our Work
Lighthouse Landscape, LLCLighthouse Landscape, LLC
Medium sized country veranda in Boston.
Rear Porch
Rear Porch
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
Photo of a large farmhouse back veranda in Charlotte with a roof extension.
King Oaks Back Porch
King Oaks Back Porch
Todd HomesTodd Homes
Michelle Yeatts
Design ideas for a large country back veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Northern Dutchess Farm
Northern Dutchess Farm
Structure Works Construction Inc.Structure Works Construction Inc.
rob karosis
This is an example of a large farmhouse back veranda in New York with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Ashdale Back Patio
Ashdale Back Patio
John Merrill Homes, LLCJohn Merrill Homes, LLC
Large rural back veranda in Jacksonville with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
King Ranch
King Ranch
RA Nelson LLCRA Nelson LLC
A rustic back porch with wood beams and stone walls set on a hillside outside Vail, Colorado.
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse side veranda in Denver with brick paving and a roof extension.
Greenville Farmhouse
Greenville Farmhouse
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
Inspiro 8 Studio
This is an example of a large country front veranda in Other with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Rear Covered Porch/Lanai
Rear Covered Porch/Lanai
The House DesignersThe House Designers
Rear Covered Porch/Lanai of Crystal Falls. View plan THD-8677: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/crystal-falls-8677/
Troxclair
Troxclair
Everett Custom HomesEverett Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large farmhouse front veranda in Charlotte with decking, a roof extension and a potted garden.
Southern Charm Inspired
Southern Charm Inspired
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
These homeowners came to us wanting to upgrade the curb appeal of their home and improve the layout of the interior. They hoped for an entry that would welcome guests to their home both inside and out, while also creating more defined and purposeful space within the home. The main goals of the project were to add a covered wrap around porch, add more windows for natural light, create a formal entry that housed the client’s baby grand piano, and add a home office for the clients to work from home. With a dated exterior and facade that lacked dimension, there was little charm to be had. The front door was hidden from visitors and a lack of windows made the exterior unoriginal. We approached the exterior design pulling inspiration from the farmhouse style, southern porches, and craftsman style homes. Eventually we landed on a design that added numerous windows to the front façade, reminiscent of a farmhouse, and turned a Dutch hipped roof into an extended gable roof, creating a large front porch and adding curb appeal interest. By relocating the entry door to the front of the house and adding a gable accent over this new door, it created a focal point for guests and passersby. In addition to those design elements, we incorporated some exterior shutters rated for our northwest climate that echoed the southern style homes our client loved. A greige paint color (Benjamin Moore Cape May Cobblestone) accented with a white trim (Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee) and a black front door, shutters, and window box (Sherwin Williams Black Magic) all work together to create a charming and welcoming façade. On the interior we removed a half wall and coat closet that separated the original cramped entryway from the front room. The front room was a multipurpose space that didn’t have a designated use for the family, it became a catch-all space that was easily cluttered. Through the design process we came up with a plan to split the spaces into 2 rooms, a large open semi-formal entryway and a home office. The semi-formal entryway was intentionally designed to house the homeowner’s baby grand piano – a real showstopper. The flow created by this entryway is welcoming and ushers you into a beautifully curated home. A new office now sits right off the entryway with beautiful French doors, built-in cabinetry, and an abundance of natural light – everything that one dreams of for their home office. The home office looks out to the front porch and front yard as well as the pastural side yard where the children frequently play. The office is an ideal location for a moment of inspiration, reflection, and focus. A warm white paint (Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee) combined with the newly installed light oak luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the home, creating continuity and a neutral canvas. Traditional and schoolhouse style statement light fixtures coordinate with the black door hardware for an added level of contrast. There is one more improvement that made a big difference to this family. In the family room, we added a built-in window seat. This created a cozy nook that is used by all for reading and extra seating. This relatively small improvement had a big impact on how the family uses and enjoys the space.

Premium 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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