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Porch Addition
Porch Addition
Jones ServicesJones Services
Design ideas for a large country front veranda in Indianapolis with decking and a roof extension.
St. Mary's Outdoor Living Space
St. Mary's Outdoor Living Space
Studio 1049Studio 1049
Studio 1049
Design ideas for a medium sized rural front veranda in Jacksonville with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living | Alabama
Outdoor Living | Alabama
Suzanne Winston and AssociatesSuzanne Winston and Associates
Design ideas for a large rural front veranda in Other with brick paving and a roof extension.
The SANDFIDDLER COTTAGE front porch
The SANDFIDDLER COTTAGE front porch
The Cottage Building CompanyThe Cottage Building Company
Kristopher Gerner; Mark Ballard
This is an example of a large rural front veranda in Wilmington with a roof extension.
Basking Ridge Porch
Basking Ridge Porch
Stonewater Architecture & Interior DesignStonewater Architecture & Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse back veranda in New York with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Deck to Front Door Walkway
Deck to Front Door Walkway
LandArtLandArt
Cedar deck entryway with Ebel oversized flagstone.
Photo of a large rural back veranda in Toronto with decking and a roof extension.
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Porch off dining room. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse side veranda in Seattle with decking and a roof extension.
Backcountry Farmhouse
Backcountry Farmhouse
Norwood ArchitectsNorwood Architects
Rear Porch Vaulted
Design ideas for a large country back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with brick paving and a roof extension.
Hayne's Custom Home Build
Hayne's Custom Home Build
Vision ConstructionVision Construction
A beautiful 6500sf custom home our team built in Milford OH. This farmhouse inspired home sits on 20 acres of farmland/woods and despite being so large, still has a cozy/homey feel to it as soon as you step through the front door.
A Suburban Ranch goes Modern Farmhouse
A Suburban Ranch goes Modern Farmhouse
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
A dog door is built in to the screened porch door.
Design ideas for a medium sized rural back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Our Work
Our Work
Lighthouse Landscape, LLCLighthouse Landscape, LLC
Medium sized country veranda in Boston.
Front porch
Front porch
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
Beautiful wooden front door adds all the charm to this modern farmhouse porch. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
Inspiration for a large farmhouse front veranda in Chicago with concrete slabs, a roof extension and with columns.
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Large farmhouse front veranda in Houston with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage
Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Duck Crossing is a mini compound built over time for our family in Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC. We began with the small one story guest cottage, added the carriage house for our daughters and then, as we determined we needed one gathering space for friends and family, the main house. The challenge was to build a light and bright home that would take full advantage of the lake and preserve views and have enough room for everyone to congregate. We decided to build an upside down/reverse floorplan home, where the main living areas are on the 2nd floor. We built one great room, encompassing kitchen, dining, living, deck and design studio - added tons of windows and an open staircase, vaulted the ceilings, painted everything white and did whatever else we could to make the small space feel open and welcoming - we think we accomplished this, and then some. The kitchen appliances are behind doors, the island is great for serving and gathering, the tv is hidden - all attention is to the view. When everyone needs their separate space, there are 2 bedrooms below and then additional sleeping, bathing and eating spaces in the cottage and carriage house - it is all just perfect!
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Porch off dining room. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse side veranda in Seattle with decking and a roof extension.
Rear Covered Porch
Rear Covered Porch
The House DesignersThe House Designers
Rear covered porch of The Flatts. View House Plan THD-7375: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/the-flatts-7375/
Family Farmhouse
Family Farmhouse
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
Screen Porch
Design ideas for a medium sized rural back veranda in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension.
Farmhouse Renovation - Stanfordville, NY
Farmhouse Renovation - Stanfordville, NY
Beckwith GroupBeckwith Group
The porch is detailed with beadboard ceilings, wood decking, and wood railings; A great space to enjoy a summer afternoon. Photo Credit: David Beckwith
Autumn porch decor
Autumn porch decor
RénoDéco etc.RénoDéco etc.
Designer Lyne Brunet
Medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Montreal with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
The Old Schoolhouse
The Old Schoolhouse
Carleen GosneyCarleen Gosney
Caleb Melvin
Inspiration for a large rural front veranda in Seattle with decking and a roof extension.

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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