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Lakefront Beauty
Lakefront Beauty
Jeff Puckett Construction IncJeff Puckett Construction Inc
Outdoor living space
Sleepy Hollow Farmhouse
Sleepy Hollow Farmhouse
SDG ArchitectsSDG Architects
Garden Lane Patio
Garden Lane Patio
Johnston Home Interior DesignJohnston Home Interior Design
Patio space off the kitchen and the entry. The bi-fold doors open to the entry and the living room giving the client a larger entertaining space when needed. The infra red heaters in the ceiling make this a year round space. photo: David Duncan Livingston
Warrenton Barn
Warrenton Barn
SHROYCOSHROYCO
Barn in Litchfield County
Barn in Litchfield County
Alexander Gorlin ArchitectsAlexander Gorlin Architects
This house was conceived as a series of Shaker-like barns, strung together to create a village in the woods. Each barn contains a discrete function—the entrance hall, the great room, the kitchen, the porch, the bedroom. A garage and guest apartment are connected to the main home by a wisteria-draped courtyard.
Somerset Residence
Somerset Residence
KYLE CHAN ARCHITECTKYLE CHAN ARCHITECT
Lake Independence Homestead
Lake Independence Homestead
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
Simple, rustic charm with views, views, views.
Window Design Center June 2011
Window Design Center June 2011
Window Design CenterWindow Design Center
Marvin Windows and Doors Tim Marr of Traditional Carpentry Inc
Hilltop Farmstead
Hilltop Farmstead
GRIT Co.GRIT Co.
Snap Chic Photography
Rising Star Road, Fayetteville
Rising Star Road, Fayetteville
The Norwood GroupThe Norwood Group
Magnolia
Magnolia
sk7 design studios, inc.sk7 design studios, inc.
Magnolia - Carlsbad, CA - 3,212 SF + 4BD + 3.5 BA Architectural Style: Modern Farmhouse Magnolia is a significant transformation of the owner's childhood home. Features like the steep 12:12 metal roofs softening to 3:12 pitches; soft arch shaped doug fir beams; custom designed double gable brackets; exaggerated beam extensions; a detached arched/ louvered carport marching along the front of the home; an expansive rear deck with beefy brick bases with quad columns, large protruding arched beams; an arched louvered structure centered on an outdoor fireplace; cased out openings and detailed trim work throughout the home; and many other architectural features have created a unique and elegant home along Highland Ave. in Carlsbad, California.
Stone Barn Farm
Stone Barn Farm
UserUser
This quintessential Sonoma farmhouse is in a vineyard on a storied 4.5-acre property, with a stone barn that dates back to 1896. The site is less than a mile from the historic central plaza and remains a small working farm with orchards and an olive grove. The new residence is a modern reinterpretation of the farmhouse vernacular, open to its surroundings from all sides. Care was taken to site the house to capture both morning and afternoon light throughout the year and minimize disturbance to the established vineyard. In each room of this single-story home, French doors replace windows, which create breezeways through the house. An extensive wrap-around porch anchors the house to the land and frames views in all directions. Organic material choices further reinforce the connection between the home and its surroundings. A mix of wood clapboard and shingle, seamed metal roofing, and stone wall accents ensure the new structure harmonizes with the late 18th-century structures. Collaborators: General Contractor: Landers Curry Inc. Landscape Design: The Land Collaborative
2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner
2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner
BBG ConstructionBBG Construction
Beautiful Renovated Sunroom
Beautiful Renovated Sunroom
Cutting Edge Homes Inc.Cutting Edge Homes Inc.
This peaceful place is one to appreciate. Our architects were able to incorporate an extensive modern addition to this home while preserving the irreplaceable history and old world charm that was built over the course of 100+ years. It is incredible how a fresh coat of paint and some cosmetic updates can completely transform and breathe new life into a space. • Addition + Renovation, 1852 Built Home Lincoln, MA
Whole House / Multi-Room Remodel
Whole House / Multi-Room Remodel
Penn Contractors IncPenn Contractors Inc
Hub Wilson Photography, Allentown, PA
The Hearst
The Hearst
Robbins ContractingRobbins Contracting
Interior detail
Interior detail
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
Grab a towel on your way out to the swimming pool. Robert Benson Photography.
Conyers Farms
Conyers Farms
Coppola & Sons Construction CompanyCoppola & Sons Construction Company
Custom Home Danville, CA
Custom Home Danville, CA
SDG ArchitectsSDG Architects
Designed By SDG Architects Built by Pacific Crest Builders Photo by Maria Zichil
1840's Farmhouse Renovation
1840's Farmhouse Renovation
Advantage ContractingAdvantage Contracting
Custom wraparound porch with Wolf PVC composite decking, high gloss beaded ceiling, and hand crafted PVC architectural columns. Built for the harsh shoreline weather.

Luxury 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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