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Rustic Veranda with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Oravetz Summer Home North Carolina
Oravetz Summer Home North Carolina
Darling Residential Architecture and DesignDarling Residential Architecture and Design
Expansive windows provide almost unbroken views of the Hiwassee river .
Medium sized rustic front veranda in Phoenix with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Porches
Porches
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Western Red Cedar © Carolina Timberworks
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back veranda in Charlotte with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a fire feature.
Screened porch + fireplace
Screened porch + fireplace
Johnston Design GroupJohnston Design Group
Kevin Meechan - Meechan Architectural Photography
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back veranda in Other with a roof extension, a fireplace and natural stone paving.
Modern Rustic Mountain Estate Home
Modern Rustic Mountain Estate Home
ACM DesignACM Design
Inspiration for a large rustic front veranda in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Our Projects
Our Projects
Hoffmann AssociatesHoffmann Associates
Photo of a large rustic front veranda in Denver with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Top Ridge
Top Ridge
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
Design ideas for a large rustic side screened veranda in Other with natural stone paving, a roof extension and all types of cover.
Outdoor living
Outdoor living
Samson StoneSamson Stone
Photo of a rustic screened veranda in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
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
Grand Highlands Rustic
Grand Highlands Rustic
BlueStone Construction, LLCBlueStone Construction, LLC
An “African Gold” slate floor (from Crossville Studios, notes interior designer Kathryn Greeley) sets the scheme on the covered porch, seconding the mountain bedrock under and around the home. A trussed ceiling and stone hearth are the more rugged details, but the slim cable-rail deck keeps things sleek, and motorized screens bring a tech element. A five-panel folding door (supplied by Nanawall) separates this important outdoor living space from the interior great room.
Wilson Bay Getaway
Wilson Bay Getaway
Baratto Brothers ConstructionBaratto Brothers Construction
Rick Hammer
This is an example of a large rustic screened veranda in Minneapolis with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Pangaea Roman Castlestone Thin Stone Veneer
Pangaea Roman Castlestone Thin Stone Veneer
Astro MasonryAstro Masonry
Photo of a rustic front veranda in New York with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Porch
Porch
Studio KohlhaasStudio Kohlhaas
Addition onto 1925 Austin farmhouse. Screened porch makes home feel enormous.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic side veranda in Austin with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Secluded Mountain Getaway
Secluded Mountain Getaway
Appalachian Antique HardwoodsAppalachian Antique Hardwoods
Reclaimed wood provided by Appalachian Antique Hardwoods. Architect Platt Architecture, PA, Builder Morgan-Keefe, Photographer J. Weiland
This is an example of a rustic veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Jack Creek Bunkhouse
Jack Creek Bunkhouse
Studio ArchitectsStudio Architects
Design ideas for a rustic front veranda in Other with a potted garden, a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Hill Country Rustic Elegance
Hill Country Rustic Elegance
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
A picture of relaxation - the front porch of the casita surrounded by over an acre of natural landscaping, all designed and built by Southern Landscape.
Smith - Modified Windridge
Smith - Modified Windridge
StoneMill Log & Timber HomesStoneMill Log & Timber Homes
This cabin features a porch that extends the width of the home. A heavy timber railing complements the rustic look.
Photo of a medium sized rustic front veranda in Miami with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Casa Melanzana
Casa Melanzana
Harris Architects, PLLCHarris Architects, PLLC
Jeff Miller
Photo of a large rustic side veranda in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Georgetown Lake Woodland Cottage
Georgetown Lake Woodland Cottage
Frog Rock Design, LLP - Residential ArchitectureFrog Rock Design, LLP - Residential Architecture
This three season porch provides a cozy place to sit inside or walk outside and enjoy the patio that blends to the nature landscape.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back veranda in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Fredericksburg Rustic Estate
Fredericksburg Rustic Estate
chas architectschas architects
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front veranda in Austin with natural stone paving and a pergola.
Northern Wisconsin Cabin
Northern Wisconsin Cabin
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: TEA2 Architects | Interior Design: Marcia Morine | Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a rustic side veranda in Minneapolis with natural stone paving.

Rustic Veranda with Natural Stone Paving 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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