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Rustic Veranda with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Lakeside Timber Frame Home and Pavilions
Lakeside Timber Frame Home and Pavilions
KohlMark Architects and BuildersKohlMark Architects and Builders
The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography
Trout Lake 4
Trout Lake 4
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Design ideas for a rustic veranda in Minneapolis with feature lighting.
Gallery
Gallery
Budget Blinds of WeymouthBudget Blinds of Weymouth
Design ideas for a large rustic back veranda in Boston with concrete slabs, a pergola and feature lighting.
Screen Porches
Screen Porches
Core Outdoor LivingCore Outdoor Living
Design ideas for a rustic veranda in DC Metro with feature lighting.
Bob O Link Dr Kitchen and Screened Patio Remodel - Lakewood, Dallas, TX
Bob O Link Dr Kitchen and Screened Patio Remodel - Lakewood, Dallas, TX
McDougal ClouseMcDougal Clouse
Shoot 2 Sell
This is an example of a large rustic veranda in Dallas with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
"Building Belushi" Project
"Building Belushi" Project
Riverdell Construction, Inc.Riverdell Construction, Inc.
Tyler Maddox of Maddox Productions
Design ideas for a rustic veranda in Portland with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
3 Season Screened Porch
3 Season Screened Porch
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
A John Kraemer & Sons built home in Eagan, MN. Photography: Landmark Photography
Rustic veranda in Minneapolis with decking, a roof extension, all types of cover and feature lighting.
Porches
Porches
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
A reclaimed wood wall is one of the best front porch ideas we've seen. Reclaimed wood post and beams complete this inviting porch on the New River. © Carolina Timberworks
Yellow Bear Trail Residence
Yellow Bear Trail Residence
MHK Architecture & Planning - CarolinasMHK Architecture & Planning - Carolinas
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back veranda in Other with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Cabin Noir
Cabin Noir
Krumdieck Architecture + InteriorsKrumdieck Architecture + Interiors
This is an example of a large rustic side veranda in Birmingham with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Lakefront Home in Western Maine
Lakefront Home in Western Maine
Knight AssociatesKnight Associates
Screened porch, looking at the lake. Photo by: Randy O'Rourke
Photo of a rustic veranda in Boston with decking and feature lighting.
The Gregory
The Gregory
Possibility Custom Homes, Inc.Possibility Custom Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a rustic front veranda in Houston with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Newly Rustic in Los Olivos
Newly Rustic in Los Olivos
Elliott & Pohls ConstructionElliott & Pohls Construction
Location: Los Olivos, CA // Type: New Construction // Architect: Appelton & Associates // Photo: Creative Noodle
Photo of a medium sized rustic back veranda in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Apex Screen Porch
Apex Screen Porch
Catherine French Design, LLC.Catherine French Design, LLC.
Custom outdoor Screen Porch with Scandinavian accents, teak dining table, woven dining chairs, and custom outdoor living furniture
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back veranda in Raleigh with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Rustic Porch
Rustic Porch
Inspiration for a rustic veranda in Other with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Colombian Romantic
Colombian Romantic
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Expansive rustic front veranda in Houston with natural stone paving and feature lighting.
Country Retreat
Country Retreat
Keith Allen-Custom BuilderKeith Allen-Custom Builder
Design ideas for a rustic veranda in Other with feature lighting.
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Key ResidentialKey Residential
LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Rustic veranda in Dallas with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Biltmore Park Kitchen and Outdoor Living Remodel
Biltmore Park Kitchen and Outdoor Living Remodel
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Photo credit: Ryan Theede
Large rustic back veranda in Other with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Silver Lake Guest House
Silver Lake Guest House
Battle Associates, ArchitectsBattle Associates, Architects
This project was a Guest House for a long time Battle Associates Client. Smaller, smaller, smaller the owners kept saying about the guest cottage right on the water's edge. The result was an intimate, almost diminutive, two bedroom cottage for extended family visitors. White beadboard interiors and natural wood structure keep the house light and airy. The fold-away door to the screen porch allows the space to flow beautifully. Photographer: Nancy Belluscio

Rustic Veranda with Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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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