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Full front porch addition
Full front porch addition
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
AFTER: Georgia Front Porch designed and built a full front porch that complemented the new siding and landscaping. This farmhouse-inspired design features a 41 ft. long composite floor, 4x4 timber posts, tongue and groove ceiling covered by a black, standing seam metal roof.
Modern Farm House
Modern Farm House
J.W. Neathery Custom Home CraftsmanJ.W. Neathery Custom Home Craftsman
This is an example of a large country back screened veranda in Houston with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Modern Farmhouse Bungalow Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Bungalow Remodel
BuildTechBuildTech
Fabulous home in The Height of Houston, TX. Reclaimed brick staircase. Vaulted porch ceiling with 3 gas lanterns.
Medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Houston with brick paving and a roof extension.
LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape
LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Romantic Entry.....Santa Barbara Living
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Madison, Virginia
Madison, Virginia
TC 2 Design, IncTC 2 Design, Inc
Mud Room Porch
Inspiration for a medium sized rural front veranda in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Lakeside Retreat
Lakeside Retreat
UserUser
On the front of the home we installed a wrap around screened in porch accessible from the front door and a pair of french doors off the living room. This spaces gave the homeowner a nice area to entertain guest outdoors while still being protected from the elements. A natural stone walkway also encloses the front and side of the home to access the screened in porch.
A House on the Hudson
A House on the Hudson
Roy Pertchik, Home DesignRoy Pertchik, Home Design
Based on the 100 year old ferry captain's house at Snedens Landing, this complete renovation and doubling of size retains the charm and feel of the original. With it's slate mansard roof, stucco walls, and native stonework from the Pallisades cliffs on the property, this rustic retreat on the Hudson is only half an hour from NYC.
Urban Farmhouse Kitchen
Urban Farmhouse Kitchen
Zieba Builders, Inc.Zieba Builders, Inc.
Light-flooded and airy patio adjacent to the kitchen. really carries the urban farmhouse feel outside!
Medium sized farmhouse back veranda in Los Angeles with decking and a pergola.
A Covered Porch
A Covered Porch
Kimmel Studio ArchitectsKimmel Studio Architects
Devin Kimmel of Kimmel Studio Architects designed this covered porch. Kimmel says that gothic arches inspired the shape of the timber frame.
This is an example of a medium sized country back veranda in Baltimore with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
The Farmhouse Style
The Farmhouse Style
Galloway Family HomesGalloway Family Homes
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse veranda in Charleston.
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.
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
This is an example of a large country front veranda in Houston with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
Rear Covered Porch
Rear Covered Porch
The House DesignersThe House Designers
Rear covered porch of The Durham Modern Farmhouse. View THD-1053: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/1053/
Clarksburg Modern Farmhouse-Award Winner
Clarksburg Modern Farmhouse-Award Winner
Ambition Custom Homes, LLCAmbition Custom Homes, LLC
This stunning custom home in Clarksburg, MD serves as both Home and Corporate Office for Ambition Custom Homes. Nestled on 5 acres in Clarksburg, Maryland, this new home features unique privacy and beautiful year round views of Little Bennett Regional Park. This spectacular, true Modern Farmhouse features large windows, natural stone and rough hewn beams throughout. Special features of this 10,000+ square foot home include an open floorplan on the first floor; a first floor Master Suite with Balcony and His/Hers Walk-in Closets and Spa Bath; a spacious gourmet kitchen with oversized butler pantry and large banquette eat in breakfast area; a large four-season screened-in porch which connects to an outdoor BBQ & Outdoor Kitchen area. The Lower Level boasts a separate entrance, reception area and offices for Ambition Custom Homes; and for the family provides ample room for entertaining, exercise and family activities including a game room, pottery room and sauna. The Second Floor Level has three en-suite Bedrooms with views overlooking the 1st Floor. Ample storage, a 4-Car Garage and separate Bike Storage & Work room complete the unique features of this custom home.
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
Allentown, Pa New Build Pennsylvania Custom Farmhouse and Barn
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized rural back veranda in Philadelphia with a roof extension.
Van Natta Model
Van Natta Model
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
The color scheme of the front porch is so inviting. The yellow chairs are in harmony with the stamped wood grain concrete and really draws out the black panes of the windows. Photos By: Thomas Graham
Farmers Porch
Farmers Porch
Oden HomeOden Home
This is an example of a large farmhouse front veranda in Providence with decking and a roof extension.
NOËL 2020
NOËL 2020
RénoDéco etc.RénoDéco etc.
Designer Lyne Brunet
Medium sized farmhouse front wood railing veranda in Montreal with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
South Asheville Modern Farmhouse
South Asheville Modern Farmhouse
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Photo of a small rural side veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The Malibu
The Malibu
Robbins ContractingRobbins Contracting
Front entry of home
Design ideas for a medium sized rural front veranda in Denver with concrete slabs 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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