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The porch paint ideas you choose will have a big impact on your home's overall appearance and curb appeal. If you have a front porch, it's likely one of the first thing guests and passers-by will notice about your home, so if it is looking worse for the wear, a paint job will be a big upgrade. The back porch, on the other hand, is often the site of warm-weather entertaining, parties, and events. 

Because there's so much riding on the look of your front porch ideas (no pressure!), we went to the pros for advice on creating an inviting, beautiful, and functional porch, all with the help of a little paint. The paint ideas, below, run the gamut from practical advice and insider insight, to color theory and more. 

Porch paint ideas

These porch paint ideas are an effective and cost-efficient way to give your home exterior a facelift, whether they are for front or back porch ideas. Use the expert advice to get this element of the paint colors for the exterior of a house just right.

1. Highlight an architectural element with paint

(Image credit: Swan Architecture)

How you decorate a front porch should highlight its positive attributes. If you're lucky enough to have a front porch with an exciting architectural feature, like the curved entry ceiling, above, paint is the perfect way to give it the attention it deserves. A contrasting color, like a deep, warm gray on a white porch, will set special features apart.

The porch above is from a home by Swan Architecture.

2. Skip the porch floor paint

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If your front porch flooring is looking worse for the wear, it's tempting to just cover it with a coat of paint. Don't do it, says Matt Mosher, co-founder and CEO of Dzinly , a home improvement platform focused on exterior design that helps people visualize what upgrades will look like through online renderings. 

'Installing flooring materials that require any type of painting should be avoided. Even the best paints have a difficult time handling ongoing foot traffic,' he explains. 'Furthermore, flat surfaces are more susceptible to water absorption. As the material absorbs water, it oftentimes causes the paint to peel.' 

3. Embrace Southern tradition

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Have you ever noticed that so many porch ceilings are painted a pale shade of blue? It's not a coincidence, it actually started as a tradition in the southern U.S. There are a few theories about where it originated, including as a way to help repel bugs, to keep bad spirits away, and draw the eye to the sky.

'The quaint blue porch ceiling helps to visually extend daylight,' says Arianna Cesa, color marketing and development specialist at Benjamin Moore . 'To achieve this iconic look, check out Palladian Blue HC-144, Yarmouth Blue HC-150, and Clear Skies 2054-70. These colors often pair best with more neutral hues to let the ceiling be the focal point in the palette.'

4.

Choose a contrasting porch paint color

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When painting a porch, why not highlight it with a color that will help it stand out? Similar to calling attention to an architectural element, painting your entire front porch a different shade than your siding will make it the defining feature of your home's façade. 

5. Camouflage ledges and windowsills

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When considering porch paint ideas, it's important to think functionally, too. 

'Regarding porch design, avoid creating any type of ledges in your trim work. Even the smallest ledges are a bird's paradise,' says Mosher. Instead, paint them the same color as surrounding walls or pillars to help them blend into the background. 

6. Complement the landscape

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If you're having a hard time choosing a color for your front porch, take a hint from your front yard landscaping ideas, and the other materials on your exterior, says Cesa.

'Are there pavers or some sort of stonework? Do you have colorful landscaping? What color is your exterior, trim and any other accents such as outdoor furniture? Be sure to look at the whole picture and all of the colors in your exterior’s palette to ensure color cohesion,' she says. 

7. Test colors to find the right shade

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Just like if you were painting a room in your home, you'll want to test out your top paint color contenders before making a commitment. Even if you have a go-to paint color or your mind is set on a certain hue, the lighting your porch gets during the day will affect how it look. This is of particular importance for small front porches or cottage porch ideas, where the right colors can enhance the feeling of space.

'Your porch is the ultimate “outside room,”' says Cesa. 'Before you start looking for the perfect patio paint color to extend your outdoor spaces, consider how much sun it gets, since light and time of day affect how a paint color casts. The best way to choose a porch paint color is to sample your options and view them throughout the day to choose a color with confidence.'

8. Match the door and ceiling

(Image credit: Jean Stoffer Design / Stoffer Photography Interiors)

For porch ceiling ideas, take a cue from designer Jean Stoffer , and paint the ceiling of your front porch to match your door. In this case, the Michigan-based designer chose a true black to contrast her home's brick façade and white trim. 

9. Go for a monochrome porch scheme with a pop of color

(Image credit: Swan Architecture)

If you tend to prefer neutrals or live in an area where most homes are painted a subdued color palette, there's no need to get overly creative with your front porch paint scheme (especially if you're considering a bold paint color as one of your front door ideas).

Instead, continue the color palette of your siding and trim work onto your front porch, and go bold with your front door color.  

The porch of this home, by Swan Architecture, matches the white siding for a seamless look, while letting the red front door shine. 

10. Layer creams on whites on greys 

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'For someone who loves color, I am a major fan of porch paint ideas that use different tones of white and cream alongside grey and black – there's something incredibly soothing about the combination, and it's so easy to accessorize with accent colors when you want to switch up the scheme from spring to summer to fall to winter,' says Lucy Searle, Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief.

What color is best for a porch? 

The color you choose for your porch should complement the color and style of your home. The hue doesn't need to match your house, but it should be in along the same spectrum (i.e. don't choose a warm white porch for a cool gray house, or a bright blue porch for a sage green home).

The style of your home will also clue you in about the best paint color for your porch. Traditional Victorian or Queen Anne-style homes lend themselves to experimentation with color, while farmhouses can be suited to colors like pale green, butter yellow, and brick red, or simple neutrals like white and gray. Colonial homes are contenders for warm white, blue, and gray, while contemporary homes look best with steely black, bright white, or a small pop of a bold accent color. For a small front porch, try a shade that contrasts the rest of your home to help it stand out. 

Remember, too, the warmth cast by your front porch lighting ideas – this will affect how your porch paint colors look at night.

Looking for a few colors to start with? Arianna Cesa offers these front porch color suggestions from Benjamin Moore.

'For warmer color palettes, some favorite neutral colors to consider for the porch are Opaline OC-33, Simply White OC-117, and Hazy Skies OC-48. If your preference is for cooler hues, check out White Wisp OC-54, Metropolitan AF-690, and Silver Gray 2131-60. To make a statement on your porch floor, opt for more saturated hues like Georgian Brick HC-50, Kennebunkport Green HC-123, Normandy 2129-40 and Iron Mountain 2134-30,' she says. 

What kind of paint do you use for a porch? 

'Generally a flat sheen presents best on the outside of a home because it helps reduce reflection,' says Matt Mosher, co-founder and CEO of Dzinly, a home improvement platform focused on exterior design that helps people visualize what upgrades will look like through online renderings. 'On a front porch though, it is important to consider the wear and tear it will be subject to from use. Therefore, a less absorbent sheen such as satin or eggshell should be considered for items such as pillars and walls around a porch that may be subject to heavy traffic.'

 

Porch Flooring Ideas | The Best Flooring For A Porch

When building a new home or renovating an old one, if you’ve got a porch then choosing the right flooring is a very important decision. Porch flooring ideas aren’t hard to come by but there’s lots to consider before making your choice. What are your porch flooring options, which type of porch flooring is best, what’s cheapest and which gives the best return on investment?

A porch should be a place that’s stylish and inviting. It’s a focal point of the home and a very important part of the homes curb appeal. Which means the porch can have major financial implications. A beautiful front porch with the right front door can make a great first impression and a sale. While the wrong porch flooring can potentially turn buyers off before they even set foot inside the home.

And they’re are durability issues as well. Some porch flooring is very durable like concrete, brick or stone and others need maintenance like wood. There’s also costs to consider. Blue stone is quite expensive but it’s a rich look that will last for decades. Composite decking is mid priced and last a long time but lacks the charm of wood. Stained real wood is cheap and loaded with character but needs maintenance. Choosing the right porch flooring isn’t an easy decision to make.

There are only a few top porch flooring options to consider which is what we’ll be discussing below. Which you choose depends on the look you’re going for, your budget, the style of the home and if you want masonry, wood or composite.

Front porch with natural real stone flooring and cement grout Warm brown, tan and gray colors.

Natural Stone Porch Flooring

Stone is expensive for both material and labor but you can’t deny how beautiful and long lasting it is.

One of the reasons why stone porch floors are so expensive is because of the additional labor required for not only the floor but also the foundation. The floors shown above have been set on top of a very strong compacted base and then grouted with cement. It’s a very labor intensive process that requires a skilled mason.

I’ve always found installing stone floors to be an enjoyable days work. I like the process of finding different pieces and making them all fit together. It’s like putting together a puzzle in a way. But building the foundation is a different matter. You’ll need block or solid concrete foundation walls and footings. Some stone porches are even installed over a solid concrete slab which is yet another expensive and labor intensive step.

If you’re on a budget stone flooring should be used on small porches or not at all. It’s not something you can do cheap. But since the entry porches are a focal point as people come and go, If you have the money it’s a fantastic flooring choice.

A concrete front porch steps with real stone flooring. Cement grout. Irregular stones with a warm brown coloring.

Front Porch Flooring Over Concrete

If your looking for the best front porch flooring over concrete then consider stone. You can buy real stone flooring that’s been sliced into thin slivers. It installs similar to tile.

The difference between installing real stone on top of concrete instead of tile is the cement and grout. Instead of using a thin coating of thinset, real stone is set in cement. The cement used is much thicker than with tile because the stone isn’t perfect smooth. There are lots of voids and irregularities to fill. The grout lines are much wider and irregular too so real cement is used to fill the gaps.

One of the great things about using real stone flooring over concrete is how easy stone is to shape. You don’t want to cut it but breaking the stones into the shapes you need with a rock hammer is fine.

Using stone flooring over concrete isn’t that expensive if you’ve already got the concrete porch. Stone is a great solution for remodeling an existing concrete porch. The stone is still expensive but since the concrete is already there most of the cost of construction is already paid for.

Make sure to pick the right coloring and stone shape for the house.

Pro Tip: This is one of my favorite ways to remodel a front concrete porch during a house flip. Stone is a rich look and very durable but doesn’t cost a fortune when the concrete work is already done. For this reason it has an excellent ROI.

Covered front concrete porch with real stone flooring.

Covered Front Porch Stone Flooring

Stone over concrete is a great flooring for a covered front porch.

Because of how solid the construction is, a stone flooring over concrete front porch is almost completely waterproof. As long as the porch is built properly and all the cracks are filled with cement, no water will penetrate into the house.

Of course the front porch covering has something to do with this too, but water still gets onto a covered porch. Even though you’ve got a roof wind still blows water onto the porch and potentially into the house. You need a good porch floor that can deal with water, snow and ice. Stone over concrete is great for this type of application.

Pro Tip: There are two things you have to do with a stone over concrete front porch and they’re both essential for keeping water out of the home.

  1. Slope. Make sure the porch floor is sloped away fro them house. Since the floor is totally solid water can’t drain through it. This means water will run in any direction the floor is leaning. Make sure it’s leaning away from the house.
  2. Seal. Make sure the connection point where the porch meats the house is sealed. There will be a natural joint here that’s filled with concrete but it will often crack. Make sure it’s always sealed so water can’t get in and potentially run down and into the home or foundation. Silicone is great for this and so is cement in a tube.

As long as it’s built correctly a stone over concrete flooring is a fantastic choice for a covered front porch.

Beautiful front porch built featuring a blue stone floor with limestone steps.

Blue Stone Porch Flooring

Blue stone is a fantastic product to use as a porch floor. It’s a durable real stone that will last for decades. Its natural earth tone blueish coloring is very attractive if you’ve got the right siding color for it. Its rough surface also means that it rarely gets slick or slippery when wet which makes it a great flooring surface for outdoor use.

Blue stone is readily available in the United States because it’s typically mined out of Pennsylvania or Virginia. This helps cut costs because it doesn’t have to travel from outside the US.

Blue stone can tolerate all kinds of weather and temperature fluctuations which is great for a porch floor that sees lots of sun and snow or ice. Here on the East Coast we use it all the time. It’s a classic look associated with shingle style Hamptons homes.

Most blue stone porches are built from masonry like a brick porch which includes a footing, walls and either a dirt or concrete center slab. You can install blue stone on a sand base like pavers or cement it in place like any natural stone. My favorite method is cemented in with a cement grout line.

On of the best features about blue stone is that it typically has a regular shape with uniform, cut edges. This gives it a very polished look that’s like tile. Only it’s a completely natural product. I really love blue stone as a porch floor. If you can afford the high price tag and blue works with your color scheme I’d definitely consider it.

Front porch floor built out of blue stone pavers with cement grout.

Blue Stone Pavers

Just like brick and other natural stones, blue stone has some man made versions. Blue stone pavers are made to look like real blue stone but it costs a lot less. It’s not going to fool anyone with it’s looks. You won’t mistake real blue stone for it, but it’s a close look for a lot less money.

Because it’s a paver you can install it into a cement base with cement grout or sand. The good thing is that it’s cut into rectangular shapes which makes it easy to fit together and install. Some manufacturers even sell it in pre-cut shapes that fit together to form a pattern. This makes installations even easier because you don’t have to shape the stone yourself.

If you want a similar look to natural blue stone but don’t have the budget for it then consider pavers.

Covered front porch with a concrete floor.

Concrete Porch Flooring

Another great porch flooring option is concrete. This is a classic porch flooring option that’s been used for over a century.

Concrete is a very clean, contemporary look that offers tons of options. Most people leave concrete it’s natural color with a smooth troweled finish. But you can stain or stamp concrete if you want a different look. There are also additives you can spread on top of the concrete while it’s drying to give it a textured feel. This texturing isn’t needed with a troweled finish but we use it a lot on stamped because it can get a little slippery when wet.

Stained and stamped concrete can give you the look of natural stone, brick, or tile without spending as much money.

Concrete is a great option for open or covered porch areas that are out in the elements. As with stone flooring over concrete, make sure the porch is sloped away fro the house and all cracks or gaps are sealed.

Concrete porch flooring is one of the cheaper options however building a masonry front porch isn’t cheap.

Modern home with a textured concrete front porch and matching steps. Stamped concrete walls.

Modern Concrete Front Porch Flooring

If you want a modern style front porch floor then concrete is the way to go.

You can leave it totally bare, color it, shape or stamp it. There are so many options which is why concrete flooring is considered such a versatile material. Even the wall caps are made from cast concrete.

I recommend using bare uncolored or stamped concrete as your porch floor. It’s a very modern look, in style and cheap. The other things like building the porch walls, the footings and back fill cost a lot. But the actually concrete floor is cheap when compared to other porch flooring options like stone, composite decking and even some types of wood.

I also recommend adding just a little bit of texture to the concretes finish. There are additives you can spread over the concrete slab as it’s drying which help a lot when it rains. Since this is an outside porch that will be in the elements you don’t want things getting slippery when wet.

Another great option with concrete is how easy it is too heat. There are electric and hot water slab heating systems that work great for a concrete front porch. These aren’t available for wood or composite decking and don’t work as well with stone over concrete because of how thick the flooring is. Although with stone over compacted soil it works as well as with a concrete slab.

Classic front porch design with a red brick floor.

Red Brick Porch Flooring

Brick flooring is one of the most beautiful and classic porch flooring options. And one of my favorites. I grew up in a city where front porches and stoops are all made from bricks and I’ve always loved the look. They offer a warmth and charm that few other flooring options can match. And the look is very versatile. We use brick flooring on everything from a Colonial to an Ultra Modern home. Brick is considered a timeless choice no matter where it’s used.

These bricks are installed over a cement slab base. They’re laid one at a time in a bed of cement with cement grout. The bricks themselves aren’t that expensive but due to all the labor involved it’s not a cheap flooring option.

The foundation for brick work has to be very strong. You need a solid concrete footing, masonry walls and a concrete slab. Any movement in the foundation will result in cracked grout lines or bricks.

Because of how many brick styles and colors there are to choose from, you can use brick to achieve all sorts of different looks. The bricks used on the porch above are very red and tumbled with a thick white cement grout. It gives the porch a rustic look. Bricks come in a variety of colors which include tan, white, brown and red. And there’s a lot of variety even within a particular color. Some red bricks are very red like a firehouse and other have just a hint of color.

You can lay the bricks in all sorts of patterns to give your porch floor even more versatility. Herringbone is a popular choice.

Red brick porch flooring with a herringbone design.

Herringbone Brick Flooring

Here’s a great example of a beautiful red brick front porch laid in a herringbone pattern. These bricks are a mix of red and brown with a gray cement grout. The borders are called a soldier course and create a very nice edge detail for the porch.

Laying a brick porch floor in a herringbone pattern is more expensive than a traditional design because of all the angles and cuts around the edges. Each brick that touches the border needs to be cut at an angle. It’s labor intensive and takes time to get right. It’s also harder to keep all the joint lines the same when your following a pattern like this.

Porch with a red brick paver floor.

Red Brick Paver Porch Floor

Another version of brick porch flooring are brick pavers. These are a lot different from actual bricks. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and typically don’t get cemented in. They’re installed on a sand base with a sandy grout. Because of the lack of cement it’s a lot cheaper to use brick pavers than traditional brick.

Porches that use pavers can be built on a foundation built out of masonry or right on the ground. The example shown above has been installed right on grade. It has a base of crushed stone and sand but there’s no concrete footing or block walls. Because of this it’s a very cheap way of building a porch floor. The drawback is that it only works if your home is at ground level.

If you have an elevated porch then you need a concrete footing and foundation walls. In this case the center of the porch foundation is filled with compacted dirt, crushed stone and sand. The pavers are then laid right into the sane and grouted with more sand. You don’t need a cement slab or cement grout.

Just like with real brick you can lay brick pavers in all sorts of designs.

When brick pavers are laid with a sand grout they’re considered a permeable surface. It’s a fancy way of saying water can drain through them. This can help keep water out of the house since the surface has some built in drainage. Although you should still pitch the porch away from the house.

Brick pavers are an attractive option and are great if your on a budget.

Front porch built from red brick and painted white on a Modern style farmhouse.

Painted White Brick Porch Floor Ideas

One of my favorite porch flooring option is painted white brick. It’s built the same as a red brick porch with cement and a masonry foundation only painted white. It’s a very hot trend at the moment that gives a home a more modern look.

You can’t just use any white paint on brick. Masonry needs a special type of paint that can breath in order to let moisture out of the brick. We’ve written an article all about it that I’ll leave a link for HERE.

If you’ve got an existing red brick porch and want a cheap update then consider painting it white. Just be sure you like the look because once you paint the bricks there’s no way to go back. This isn’t something you can undo later.

When you paint the brick in this way you paint everything. This includes the cement lines. There are other versions of painted white brick called white washing or a German smear. With these methods the paint isn’t as opaque and doesn’t completely cover the bricks so you still see some of the original red. Whichever form of painted white brick flooring you choose it’s a very in style look at the moment and a fantastic choice.

Covered porch built with wood and finished with a composite decking floor.

Composite Decking

Composite decking is another popular porch flooring option. While composite materials are my least favorite flooring option they work really well and look nice.

Composite decking is very durable and resistant to water, mold, mildew and stains. If you’re looking for a very low maintenance flooring material that has the look of natural wood, composite decking is the flooring for you.

Composite products range quite a bit in price depending on the brand you buy and what it’s made of. Trex and Timbertech, which are probably the two most popular manufacturers of composite decking, are made from a mix of materials with a protective outer shell. They both offer a wide range of products in lots of colors. Some are cheap while the high end models are more expensive.

Other brands like Azek are made from solid PVC which makes them very resilient, although they’re even more fake looking.

The good thing about composite decking is that most companies offer great warranties and have plenty of color and style options. With natural materials you rarely get a warranty.

You can install composite decking with face screws or hidden deck fasteners. We’ve got an article all about them HERE. I highly recommend the hidden fasteners.

Composite porch decking is installed on a wood frame. This is generally a cheaper option than building a porch out of masonry. Overall, a composite porch/deck is one of the cheapest options.

Beautiful shingle style home with a real wood porch floor.

Wood

One of my favorite types of porch wood flooring is wood. It’s a wonderful flooring material that’s been around for centuries and is very affordable. You can use wood porch flooring on a multi million dollar ocean front home or a small cottage the end result is the same. A beautiful porch floor, that if maintained, will last for decades.

Wood porch flooring comes in a wide variety of sizes and types. Here are some of the most popular.

Regardless of the type of wood you use, some basic maintenance is generally recommended. if you don’t stain your wood flooring you should at least seal it as recommended. This will help with it’s longevity.

Wood flooring can be face screwed or secured with hidden deck fasteners. I highly recommend the hidden variety. The look is much cleaner and the hold is very good. We’ve written an article all about them that you can read HERE.

Covered front porch with stained wood flooring.

Stained Wood Porch Flooring

This wood porch floor has been installed very tight to mimic the look of hardwood flooring inside the home. It’s been stained with a rich reddish brown stain and sealed. This is one of my favorite ways to finish a traditionally styled front porch.

This type of porch flooring is great when the porch is covered. It will still see some water when the wind blows but not nearly as much as an open porch.

Covered wrap around wood porch flooring painted solid gray.

Painted Wood Porch Flooring

Another great way to finish wood porch flooring is paint. This is typically used for wood that’s been installed very tight which looks like inside hardwood flooring. Make sure you get an exterior paint that’s meant for wood flooring. Even opaque stains will generally work.

make sure not to use an interior or wall paint on the floors. if you do it’ll flake and peel.

One of the great things about painted wood porch floors is how many color options you’ll have. You can pretty much mix any color you want. The floor will need re-painting periodically which means you can change the color and freshen the look of your porch. this isn’t an option with the other materials on our list. For this reason painted wood is the most versatile flooring option.

Gallery

Here’s a picture gallery filled with some of my favorite porch flooring ideas. Hopefully one or two will help you choose the perfect porch floor for your home.

Real natural stone porch floor installed with cement grout. Warm color tones & irregular shapes.

Classically styled red brick front porch floor with white siding,columns and railings. Thick cement grout.

Red brick front porch with brick flooring and matching red brick walls.

Tan brick porch flooring with matching brick walls.

Composite decking porch floor with white rails and Azek trim.

Natural blue stone porch flooring with a cement grout.

Covered porch with a blue stone paver floor. Gray siding, white trim and a black front door.

Covered front porch with a blue stone paver floor. White siding & columns with a natural stained front door.

Blue stone front porch floor with white siding and a black front door.

Real wood front porch floor with a light brown natural stain, white columns and cedar shake siding.

Natural real wood front porch floor with white columns & railings. Cedar shake siding.

Wood front porch floor stained very dark brown with a natural finish.

Covered front porch with wood flooring painted solid gray.

Covered porch with wood flooring painted black. Gray siding, white trim, rails & columns with a black front door.

Summary: Porch Flooring Ideas

When building a new home or renovating an old one, if you’ve got a porch then choosing the right flooring is a very important decision. Porch flooring ideas aren’t hard to come by but there’s lots to consider before making your choice. What are your porch flooring options, which type of porch flooring is best, what’s cheapest and which gives the best return on investment?

A porch should be a place that’s stylish and inviting. It’s a focal point of the home and a very important part of the homes curb appeal. Which means the porch can have major financial implications. A beautiful front porch with the right front door can make a great first impression and a sale. While the wrong porch flooring can potentially turn buyers off before they even set foot inside the home.

And they’re are durability issues as well. Some porch flooring is very durable like concrete, brick or stone and others need maintenance like wood. There’s also costs to consider. Blue stone is quite expensive but it’s a rich look that will last for decades. Composite decking is mid priced and last a long time but lacks the charm of wood. Stained real wood is cheap and loaded with character but needs maintenance. Choosing the right porch flooring isn’t an easy decision to make.

There are only a few top porch flooring options to consider which is what we’ll be discussing below. Which you choose depends on the look you’re going for, your budget, the style of the home and if you want masonry, wood or composite.

If you have any questions or comments e-mail us any time. We’d love to hear from you.

How to paint a wooden porch on the street: a review of materials

Freshly painted porch

The porch at the entrance to the house "works" in very difficult conditions, taking all the blows of the elements and withstanding a serious mechanical load. If you do not protect it from various negative factors, then it will not last long. Therefore, you need to know how to paint a wooden porch on the street and how to do it right.

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Many homeowners prefer a wooden porch for many reasons: it's easy to make, feels good and looks good, but most importantly, wood is a living, warm material. However, it is precisely its naturalness that is also its vulnerable feature, since the tree is prone to decay, poorly resists mechanical stress, insect attacks and fire.

Therefore, it needs protection from all these factors, which decorative paint alone cannot provide. But there are many special compounds that can increase the moisture resistance and fire resistance of wood, protect it from pests, the damaging effects of sunlight and other aggressive influences.

Ready protective compounds

Wood is not homogeneous in its structure. There are many pores, capillaries, knots and roughness on its surface. Grinding allows you to level the surface so that all protective and decorative coatings are absorbed into it evenly.

Before painting a wooden porch outdoors, it is recommended to first sand and then treat it with the following products: rot.

Pinotex - excellent protection against moisture

Antiseptic "Neomid" for wood

Flame retardant "Ogneza"

These compositions are applied exactly in this sequence, alternately, with breaks for absorption and drying of each layer.

You can buy a 3 in 1 universal remedy, but the effect of each of its components will be weaker than with the action, according to the described algorithm.

What can replace special products

The price of each of the described products is quite high, so instead of them you can use materials that are found in most households:

Type of product Properties and application

Drying oil

Composed of turpentine and natural oils, drying oil penetrates deep into the wood, giving it water-repellent properties.

Even those parts of the porch that are in contact with the ground or go into it can be treated with this material.

Used machine oil

The so-called "working out" also perfectly protects the tree from moisture and decay.

Potassium permanganate

A well-known antiseptic that destroys any bacteria and microorganisms. A solution of potassium permanganate has not only disinfecting, but also decorative properties. After processing, the wood pattern becomes clearer and more contrasting, and changes color.

Hydrated lime

Unlike many other antibacterial agents, it does not create an airtight film on the surface, allowing the wood to breathe. It is useful to process ends and saw cuts with lime.

Please note! There are no improvised analogues of fire retardant impregnations. They need to be purchased separately.

Types of decorative coatings

Varnishes and paints also have a protective effect. Most of them form a durable coating on the surface of the wood that prevents mechanical damage and abrasion.

But the main function of such compositions is decorative. Therefore, if you are thinking about how to beautifully paint a wooden porch, pay attention to the composition of the material, and to its color and texture, which should be combined with the facade of the house and the adjacent area.

Paints

Paints come in a variety of colors, including opaque and translucent (doesn't hide the texture of the wood):

All compounds must be designed for outdoor use, withstand significant temperature fluctuations and high humidity.

Among the facade paints intended for wood coating, the following are most often used:

In the photo - high-quality oil paint from the Finnish manufacturer "Tikkurila"

On the one hand, this is convenient, because you need to climb the porch into the house, and the faster it dries, the better. But applying quick-drying formulations is more difficult. In addition, the choice of colors for alkyd enamels is not so rich. But they can be matte, and glossy and semi-matte.

The most popular enamel PF-115

If there is no other entrance to the house, paint the steps through one. When the paint dries on the painted ones, process the rest. And don't forget to mark which ones you can step on and which ones you can't.

By marking the steps in advance, you can walk on the painted stairs

Their advantages also include ease of application, lack of smell and the possibility of giving any shade by mixing paint with tinting pigments. But such paint does not protect well from mechanical damage.

Water-based paint

Varnishes and impregnations

When deciding how to paint a wooden porch to last longer, or not to hide the beauty of the natural material, choose clear or tinted varnishes. They can be applied both over paint and instead of it.

The polymer film on the surface will repel moisture and keep the wood dry. But keep in mind that the varnish on the steps is quickly erased, so it is better to cover those elements of the porch that are not subject to active mechanical stress. These are racks, railings, balusters, visors, etc.

The more expensive and better the varnish, the longer the coating will last.

Steps can be varnished over paint, this will give them extra shine and protect them from fading, and also make the coating more durable and durable. Of course, if you choose an outdoor compound that is resistant to frost, UV rays and other weather surprises.

This is important. If the lacquer at the passage points is worn out, it needs to be renewed. In this case, you need to cover the entire surface, and not just the damaged areas.

What is the best way to paint a wooden porch on the street if the house is built of wood without additional facade cladding? Painted structures against their background will look ridiculous and alien.

In addition to varnishes, various translucent impregnations can be used. They are transparent and tinted, matte and glossy.

Without obscuring the natural grain of the wood, they emphasize it, making dark areas even darker and more contrasting. At the same time, depending on the additives included in the composition of the material, they themselves can serve as a good protection against moisture, mold and bugs.

Protective and decorative impregnation

More about wood protection in the video:

Which composition to choose

To choose the most suitable paint or varnish, analyze the following factors:

Next, the instructions for the selected composition are studied, and the characteristics described in it are compared with your initial data.

Rules for painting a wooden porch

How long the coating will last, the structure of the porch itself, as well as its appearance depends on the quality and the correct sequence of work. There is nothing complicated in the staining technology, but many do not follow it, skipping some steps, not wanting to delay the process.

So, if everything is done correctly, the work will look like this:

It remains only to add that any paint and varnish lies more evenly if applied along the fibers.

Conclusion

Knowing how and with what to paint a wooden porch on the street, you don't have to worry that it will start to crumble and rot in a year or two. With timely and high-quality painting, it will serve for a long time, requiring minimal investment and delighting with its appearance.

Watch the video in this article on this topic, and your doubts, if any, will disappear.

Wooden porch - a photo gallery of ideas for a private house. How to arrange a porch of a private house: TOP ideas

Content

  • 15 DIY wooden porch
    • 15.1 Foundation
    • 15.2 Steps
    • 15.3 Rinfect
  • 16 Metallic and forged porch
  • 17 A little about canopies
  • 18 Russian style
  • 19 Ideas for the performance of the porch with photo
  • 20 Choice of wood and related materials
    • 20.1 What the breed to use
    • .2
  • 21 Porch canopy installation
    • 21.1 Materials used

    • Functional and beautiful porch

    In addition to beauty, the veranda can become a very useful and functional space near the house. So the covered option protects from rain, and during a thunderstorm you can sit in an armchair under a canopy and contemplate the majestic natural phenomenon. One has only to look at the picture of the veranda with wicker furniture, flowering petunias in hanging planters, and you will be overwhelmed with joy.

    The design of the porch can be very diverse, and in many respects everything depends on the design idea of ​​the house itself:

    Very practical verandah options with a seating area. How convenient it is, because the place of comfort will be located next to the house, which means that everything you need is nearby. In fact, you can equip three in one - a veranda, a gazebo and even a summer gallery for indoor flowers. Here you can drink coffee, look at the stars, take an air bath, read books, chat and much more.

    Foundation

    The porch is installed on the foundation. Different options are used for this:











    The correct depth must be calculated when making the base. The foundation must work below the freezing depth. It is necessary to decide whether the foundations of the veranda and the house will be connected. This decision is influenced by the type of construction and the characteristics of the soil. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.

    If there is no connection, frost heaving may cause cracks in the structure, resulting in misalignment. When the earth thaws, it may return to its place, but this is not always the case.

    If two foundations are connected, it can prevent deformation due to freezing or settling. But if it is too strong, cracks may form in the porch structure or at the junction. The connected foundation is convenient in cases where the veranda is heavy and massive.





    Building a metal porch

    A metal porch is mainly made for cottages or small private houses. This type of porch is the most popular and in demand, second only to the wooden one. When all the required dimensions are known, such a veranda can be pre-welded, and then the finished structure can be delivered directly to its destination.

    If there are no wrought iron decorative elements in this design, the cost will be much less than concrete or wood. Therefore, although a wrought iron porch is very beautiful and has a great view, it is quite expensive and also very difficult to install.

    For such a veranda, it is permissible to lay the foundation for a lighter option, since the metal is a fairly elastic material, so the impact on the ground has no effect. And in some cases, for such a design, a foundation is not needed at all.

    Steps for this design can be made entirely of metal, or you can additionally make a step of wood, it all depends on your imagination and fantasy.

    Platform with closed walls

    Typically, this type is installed at a low height, where special barriers with railings prevent falls. At the same time, the fences and railings themselves can perform not only a protective function, but also a decorative one.

    How to Decorate a Porch: Design and Decor Ideas

    The choice of decor depends on the style of the house and place. Plants will always be appropriate: flowers in pots or tall vases, in pots on the railing or at the entrance. Furniture can be placed on the terrace of the veranda: wicker or leather chairs (rocking chair), deck chair, table, decorative dishes or candlesticks, napkins, rugs.

    Classic

    Indicates strict lines and moderation in jewelry. The materials used are wood, natural stone. Columns, massive railings, a gable roof are appropriate. Classical style - serious, serious, monumental, durable. It creates the feeling of building "on time".

    Russian style

    Antique stylization assumes wood as the main material: with artistic thin, reminiscent of lace, carving, lamellar belts, columns decorated with a pattern. If you look at any Russian folk tale, you can see many examples of entrance groups in the Russian style. The wood is not painted with colored paint, but covered with a colorless protective composition that does not hide the structure of the wood.

    Country

    Rural - country style. Bright colors and decorative elements are welcome - fruits in baskets, flowers in bright pots, bouquets, carpets and armchairs.

    Hi-tech

    Hi-tech is austerity and minimalism: clear lines, metal, glass, nothing superfluous. This style welcomes artificial materials, polycarbonate and plastic will be appropriate here, but everything should be kept in one (minimalist) color scheme.

    This style is characterized by a closed entrance group, protected from external conditions and made on a common foundation with the house.

    Plant decor

    With the right plants, you can transform any porch in a wonderful way. Climbing plants have proven themselves to be excellent, from which, if desired, you can make a “wall” on the veranda.

    Wooden boxes or deep ceramic pots with flowers planted in them will give bright colors. Decorative green gives coolness and freshness.

    Bouquets can be collected in vases, flowers look good in pots and stands, it is important to choose buds according to color and flowering time.

    Porch with steps and railings

    If the house has a high foundation and it is possible to install steps leading to the front entrance, the installation of railings will be relevant. This design will make the exterior of the building safer and more stable, as well as serve a very specific function and help occupants and visitors to enter the house in bad weather.

    This is a traditional way of decorating the entrance to a building. It can be combined with a canopy or canopy, and additionally decorated with various patterns to make the composition look complete.










    Wooden porch for a private house

    Among the many ways to decorate the veranda of a private house, wooden options are still the most popular. They are simple in design, light, cheap and varied in variations. These can be both box-shaped models and options with holes between the steps, as well as massive wooden structures. A wooden porch is best combined with a house made of wood, adobe and siding.

    If you have your own private house, you can try it yourself and equip it with a homemade porch from corner boards. In addition, there are many drawings on the Internet, and in this article we will consider a drawing and a sequence of work for one of the simplest porch designs.

    To make the veranda beautiful and comfortable, you need to correctly calculate the dimensions of each element. From the definition of these parameters directly depends on how functional the design will be.

    Platform at the door

    Porch steps cannot be attached directly to the front door of the house, because the design can change in height due to climatic reasons. So the veranda can be lower or higher than the lower level of the door, in the second case, the entrance to the house can be blocked. It is most practical to have a spacious area between the door and the stairs. It can be both a purely practical part and a decorative one.

    The person standing at the door must take a step back without falling off the edge of the platform. The fact is that otherwise, how to take a step back, open the door is not possible. And to enter the door, there should be a comfortable space on the sides of it. Of course, the dimensions of the porch are determined by building codes depending on the parameter of the door:

    If the height of the steps is decent, then it is better to overestimate the indicated norms a little. Fire safety rules recommend making a veranda 5 cm below the level of the front door.

    Steps and railings

    The main parameter of outdoor steps is safety. They are different from those that equip inside the house. You need to understand that people walk on the extreme steps in shoes, so their tread should be at least 30 cm, and the ideal height of the steps is from 15 to 20 cm.

    If there are more than 3 steps, it is necessary to install a railing 80-90 cm high so that the entrance to the houses is non-traumatic. Photos of the railings show how skillful their execution can be.

    Canopy

    The canopy must be at least 30 cm wider than the veranda on each side. Do not forget to equip the porch with a lamp on a relay or switch. When you enter a house in the evening, you avoid the difficulty of opening the door in pitch darkness.

    Design and original ideas

    Wood is a very practical and easily processed material, so it can be used for the most free design solutions for finishing a wooden house. A wooden veranda can be decorated with various carved elements of cornices and gables. Wood can be used to make chiseled and carved poles that support the canopy and balusters (vertical railing posts), as well as the railing itself. An interesting veranda for a wooden house will turn out if you use wicker mats made of reeds, vines or willow branches for fences. A porch for a country house made of metal is suitable for almost any building, buy in this option both a classic no-frills design option and beautiful products with hand-forged railings with flowers or abstract ornaments.

    Basics of building a wooden porch

    making a wooden porch with your own hands is a laborious task, especially if the owner plans to save on everything for making a veranda, including carpentry and proper wood processing.

    Wood itself is an affordable material, but very labor intensive when it comes to conservation. If you handle the wood incorrectly, you risk ruining the whole job.

    Wooden porch is the most affordable, so do not save on materials for its manufacture. To begin with, before planning the construction, you should carefully look at the appearance, since the porch should be as convenient as possible for the approach, as well as protected from rain, if required by the design of the house.

    The foundation of the foundations will not be the steps for you, but what is below them. The fact is that if you put a wooden porch (its steps) on clean ground, then it will constantly come into contact with dry and wet ground. This will inevitably affect the service life, so before planning, take care of the device of the so-called "pillow".

    For the manufacture of a pillow, a small area up to 40-50 cm deep is usually used with a layer of sand, crushed stone and concrete pouring, for reliability.

    If there is no desire to equip the veranda in this way, you can turn to the most common Komoura design, which has been practically used by our great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers for centuries. The essence of the design is that the support beam contains corner cutouts on which steps are attached.

    This design is easy to assemble, does not take much time and is an impulse for originality and creativity, as it is possible to use decorative elements of thread and metal in one design.

    We bring to your attention the main ideas and projects based on the photo “wooden porch for a house with your own hands”.

    As you can see, it's quite simple and interesting.

    Hardwood is the best choice. Why? Such wood is more resistant to damage and withstands moisture.

    Tip: If your stair blank is ready before pouring, then the lower ends of the stringers are “inserted” into the concrete during installation, and thus you get an excellent base and support without additional reinforcements.

    What material can it be made from?

    All variants of verandas can be conditionally divided into wooden and all others. In fact, they are most often made of wood: the finish does not stand out from the general appearance of a wooden house and is in harmony with the facades. Yes, and making them is much easier than any other.

    Other advantages of wood:

    Wood has few drawbacks - natural material is afraid of moisture, fungi, fire and insects. Therefore, it requires coating with special protective compounds, antiseptics before assembling the veranda and during operation. In addition, wood serves much less than metal or concrete.

    Suitable building materials: edged and unedged boards, timber, timber. Choose wood that suits your style: for example, a flat plank would suit a modern home. For traditional - rounded logs.

    Other building materials are also possible, but make sure they don't look foreign:

    1. Metallic. The second most popular veranda for a wooden structure. The base is welded, decorated with forged railings, complemented by a suitable visor. Metal verandas are strong, easy to maintain, durable and do not require a bulky foundation (piles are enough). If they are supplemented with wooden steps and railings, they will fit into the exterior design without any problems.
    2. Specific. Concrete is cheap, easy to use and durable. All that is required is to correctly mount the formwork and knead the mortar. Suitable if the basement in the house is finished with stone.
    3. Brick. The brick porch is also easy to assemble with your own hands, it does not require additional protection, it lasts a long time, it looks beautiful. To visually combine with the facade, use wood in the decoration - for railings, supports, visors.

    The photo shows a finished wrought iron staircase

    Finishing and design

    When decorating a veranda, pay attention to the choice of quality coating. The most common types of finishing materials:

    Classic

    Classic here again makes its usual, time-tested requirements: rigor, consistency, clear lines.

    Classic style porch, usually made of natural stone or wood, with a wide sloping staircase and a high canopy.

    Eternal classics in design

    Recognizable features of any design in a classic style are austerity, exquisite consistency, harmonious moderation in decor. Usually, the veranda of a house built in the classical style is not only equipped with a canopy, but also complemented by beautiful decorative columns, classic railings with soft balusters.

    Traditional finishing materials are stone (marble, granite), various ceramic tiles, as well as painted and carefully decorated wood.

    Classic porch design with open decorative canopy

    Decor is quite acceptable in the classic style, and homeowners often like to work on it themselves, which, as a rule, gives the home a unique look and comfort. It should be remembered that the classical style gravitates towards symmetry and correctness, clarity in all lines.

    It is better to make the canopy over the veranda high, and the stairs themselves should be wide and not very steep. Beautiful railings with forged elements are always appropriate, the style of which should be repeated in the decorative finish of the gate.

    Country style porch

    Cozy and rustic style, simple timeless charm, no matter what country you are inspired by. A beautiful wooden staircase will be perfect for almost any country style, American, English or French.

    Finishing in this style is accepted only with natural materials, concrete or polycarbonate should be abandoned, natural wood, raw stone will do.

    Successful layout of a wooden porch attached to a stone house

    Important! When building a veranda with your own hands, you need to monitor the preservation of the texture of living natural material. Street lamps with diffused yellow light and "grandmother's" carpets on the stairs are appropriate in all countries.

    decorating a veranda in country style is not so easy, there are many features and nuances in this direction of construction

    Porch decorated in Russian style

    In Rus', the entrance to the salon has long been not just beautiful, but frankly refined. The best craftsmen worked on the construction of the porch, it was decorated with complex carved ornaments and patterns, balusters and columns of the most complex shape. Today, the "Russian style" in the decoration of the veranda is very popular.

    Manual work in this case is not only appropriate, but also desirable, and if you know how to work with wood and can make an open veranda with your own hands, then you simply need to use your talents here.

    Architecture in the Russian style - very beautiful and elegant

    The peculiarity of the "Russian" veranda in the classic version is that it is not covered with colored paint, usually transparent varnish is used, since the texture of a living tree should be noticeable. It is allowed to use stain, light toning of wood. There are no other strict canons in finishing styles, it all depends on the imagination and skill of the author.

    Finnish Porch

    Like almost all trends born in the Scandinavian countries, this Scandinavian style should demonstrate simplicity, but at the same time, reliability and absolute strength.

    Finnish style house with a cute little veranda

    A canopy over the veranda will protect the front door from snow and rain

    Reliable and beautiful design of the stone veranda

    French charm in the design of the porch

    the front door is decorated with bars, where there should be a small glass “window” in the middle.

    The French veranda is decorated with a variety of figured details; on the wide steps you need to find a place for several wicker baskets with fresh flowers.

    Hi-tech porch

    Considering the general style of the hi-tech direction, you can see that it is appropriate to have straight and beautiful stairs, made with careful finishing of details. If concrete is not appropriate in the country, then here it is more than desirable, especially in combination with shiny metal and glass. Steps should be wide, as this style likes a lot of free empty space.

    Black and white color palette with a metallic sheen. It is very cool to decorate the railing with shiny perforated metal elements, similar to factory blanks. For such a veranda, a metal-plastic door is ideal. As a decor, it is good to use "industrial" lamps with white or cold neon light, which are usually mounted on each step of the veranda.

    Porch staircase with elegant lighting

    Stylistic focus

    Veranda design must take into account the existing interior of the building. Most often, there are several styles of arranging the veranda.

    Classic

    The design is equipped with a double awning. Turned railings are used as decoration, decorative balusters are installed.

    For help! The stairs can be finished with natural stone or beautiful tiles.

    Russian

    This style is best suited for wooden houses. They are simply finished with wood, decorated with carved elements. Sometimes metal inserts are used.

    Loft

    Contemporary style with natural stone. The porch is a huge structure with many torches. Wrought iron furniture is installed for decoration. The railings are decorated with climbing plants in pots.

    European

    The difference between this style and others is the correct forms and a large number of geometric lines. A small building, where the steps are finished with stone, and the platform is decorated with multi-colored tiles.

    Rustic

    An excellent decoration of this style will be a carved staircase with wooden railings. The raw wood construction, coated with an antifungal protective compound, looks quite impressive.

    To increase the durability of the material, it can be coated with clear lacquer.

    Of course, the image of the house depends on the type of veranda, its style and design. When choosing a project, it is necessary to take into account the architecture of the building, its style. It depends on how attractive your house will look.

    Do-it-yourself wooden porch

    If we talk about wooden options, then the most suitable option is a porch made in the form of a terrace. A simplified version is quite possible to do it yourself. It assumes the following logical elements:

    Foundation

    Although a wooden porch is one of the lightest, it cannot do without a certain piled foundation. The cheapest and easiest to implement foundation of pine piles. Beams for supports must be impregnated with an antiseptic, and their lower part should be treated with hot bitumen (or mining) and filled with roofing material.

    Piles should be dug about 80 cm (or deeper) under the piles, this work can be done with a drill. Then lower the supports into them, observing the vertical with the help of a level. The first 30 cm must be covered with crushed stone, then with a layer of soil, and then the final stage - concreting.

    Steps

    After the pile foundation has hardened, you can proceed to the next work. For the stairs, it is necessary to arrange an arched bowstring, we will choose the most elementary option with carved ledges. To choose a board, you must first determine some parameters:

    Having determined the size of the bowstring (kosour) according to the drawing, and having selected the necessary edged board, we proceed to marking. Stringers are needed for extra support to keep the footrests secure. On the first board, using a construction triangle or a homemade cardboard pattern, we use the profile of the stairs. The tread (horizontal) and riser (vertical) are the sides of the triangle we place on the board. Now you just need to remove the excess wood with a jigsaw or a simple hacksaw. This board is very convenient to use as a template for the rest of the details. By the way, it would be nice to go through all the details with an antiseptic solution.

    Received bowstrings are fastened to the lags in a “thorn-groove” type, for this a board with grooves is nailed over the lags, and spikes are cut at the ends of the bowstrings and bowstrings. After attaching the bowstrings with stringers to the layers, you need to install the lower parts on a specially reinforced foundation 10-20 cm. also risers with an arched bowstring. You can also fasten the parts with self-tapping screws, but the “thorn groove” gives our structure the necessary rigidity.

    If there are more than 3 steps, a railing must be installed.

    Canopy

    How to make a canopy or cover over the veranda - it's up to you - wood or more modern colored polycarbonate. The wooden version looks authentic, cozy and can be decorated with intricate contour carvings. In the photo you can explore all the options for such finishes from rustic to ultra-modern. A lid on a larger scale should also be placed on a stand, which can also become a decorative element.

    Metal and wrought porch

    As a rule, when planning to build a wrought or metal porch, only decorative elements of the structure, such as awnings and railings, are considered, less often metal steps are made. However, the all-metal porch looks elegant and expensive.

    In addition to aesthetics, an undoubted advantage is a high degree of strength and durability. With your own hands, if you do not have experience with metal, it is difficult to build such a veranda. However, you still need to put your hands on it, since it often needs to be painted and processed, otherwise the metal porch will become unusable due to corrosion.

    Forged elements of the veranda look stylish and noble

    Forged products look very nice in combination with natural marble

    Important! It should be borne in mind that metal steps are cold and slippery, it may be worth equipping wooden floors.

    Very beautiful and unusual porch with a friendly design

    A little about awnings

    A porch awning will not only protect you from the weather, but also help the porch to maintain the appearance and durability of the structure. The visor should not protrude much, and in winter snow will not accumulate directly on the steps, and during rain the staircase structure will be protected from constant wetting.

    After reviewing the ideas from the photo, you probably already have ideas to make your little dream come true. If you are going to build a porch in a family country house, you can leave a "reminder" about yourself and the children, for example, leave prints of your hands and the year when the construction was made. In addition, a variety of decorative elements and uniform lighting can be added to the concrete structure.

    Speaking of wooden structures, despite their simplicity, wood looks solid, no worse than metal, so here you are free to choose what can be implemented. We hope you enjoyed the photo ideas and our selection!

    Russian style

    Since ancient times, people tried to decorate the entrance to the dacha as intricately as possible: there was a porch with a canopy, railings, balusters, decorated with carved patterns. Similar carpentry is better to order.

    The peculiarity of the Russian-style veranda is that it should not be painted to show the beauty of the wood texture. It is acceptable to cover with a transparent varnish or stain to give the wood a darker tone.

    Porch ideas with photo

    The main structure of the veranda is usually planned immediately when designing the house. Later, ideas may arise for further modernization, increasing the area, introducing new functional roles.

    Architectural solutions

    1. open porch. There is a platform at the entrance door. From above, a small canopy is usually built. For restriction, you can install on the edges of the railing. The advantages include ease of installation, speed of construction. The disadvantage is the lack of wind protection.
    2. Closed porch. This option with side walls allows you to have an entrance to the house, protected from external negative influences. To maintain lighting, the side walls are glazed completely or fragmentarily. When calculating individual frames, it is taken into account that their width should not exceed 120 cm in order to withstand wind loads. The main frame of the walls is made of metal or wood.
    3. Tambourine. A fairly spacious extension, covering the veranda from all sides along with the steps and providing wall insulation, allows you to reliably protect the house from the cold. Inside, they usually equip places for storing outerwear, shoes, umbrellas.
    4. Two-sided veranda. When erecting such a structure, stairs are placed on both sides. In combination with openwork wrought iron railings, they create a respectable finished look for the whole house.

    Tip! The veranda, which has a reliable canopy, side glazed walls, allows you to equip a comfortable seating area. It is enough to set a coffee table, a few soft chairs and create a cozy corner where you can relax after a hard day's work.

    A beautiful combination of white and green in the design of the facade of a country house

    Elegant snow -white veranda in the Scandinavian style

    Veranda with access to the back yard of the house

    Big Kashpo with flowers gallantly decorated the entrance to the house

    The decoration and decoration of the porch

    If the area is small, the area measures are being taken to expand it in terms of adding an open terrace or a main covered veranda. In such a situation, they receive an additional summer room. By installing wicker furniture in it, they get a comfortable living room. To protect against insects, the open terrace is covered with a mosquito net or decorated with a light muslin.

    More static wooden sofas and armchairs complemented by soft cushions will look organic on the veranda. Additional decor is provided by floor or wall flowerpots with plants. Often, a dining area combined with a veranda is taken out to the veranda.

    It is important to provide and equip the entrance to the house with discreet lighting. Increasingly, plastic furniture is used for this purpose. They are light, mobile, have a pleasant smooth texture and a light interior.

    A solid floor covering is supplied for furniture sets with metal legs. If the frame is forged, it brings an element of luxury to the surrounding space.

    White color radiates warmth and calm even in autumn days

    Rattan furniture blends harmoniously with the stone finish of the house

    A fairly spacious terrace is often equipped as a barbecue area next to the dining area. It is important to choose a non-combustible material for wall and floor cladding.

    Having provided a sufficient height of the veranda with a combined spacious terrace, a hanging swing is equipped on it. Having made them in the form of a comfortable sofa or a wicker chair, they will not only complement the recreation area, but also create a comfortable children's corner. Loungers and hammocks provide comfort.

    Suspended swing - the dream of many

    When extending the veranda in the form of a porch, it is necessary to install waterproofing under the floor or walls. After the competent completion of all work, they receive an additional room. It can be not only a living room or dining room, but also a bedroom or an office.

    After installing panoramic windows on the insulated veranda, excellent places for a home greenhouse are obtained. To increase the feeling of comfort, a bookcase, banquettes or small chairs are installed. In such a corner it is pleasant to read or work on a computer.

    Tip! For cool weather on the veranda they give the opportunity to connect a mobile electric fireplace. Having picked up a model with imitation of flashes of a natural flame, they create a soothing romantic atmosphere.

    Soft lighting beautifully decorates wooden beams

    Choice of wood and related materials

    The basic rule here is that the materials for the annex and the main building must match. This is the key to the most harmonious appearance of the building. The wooden house has a wooden veranda. Natural stones provide a wide field for design experiments. But the tree has important properties that must be considered when choosing.

    What species to use

    The most common and budget option is softwood. Pine or herringbone boards are available everywhere and are inexpensive. Larch is a more durable option, as it does not react to fungus and decay. But if antiseptics are used when working with wood, any variety can last a long time. Leave-in formulations seal the material for years or even decades. If you are confused by the color that the surface acquires after processing, try solutions that are difficult to clean. They paint the tree in a more aesthetic olive color, and also remove damage for a long time. Another treatment option is alkyd and acrylic impregnation. They give the wood a noble hue and are quite easy to work with.

    Accessories

    Accessories can be added to a wooden porch, sometimes used to make railings or steps.







    Porch canopy installation

    The main functional role of a canopy (one- or two-slope, figured, domed, curvilinear), erected over the veranda, is to protect it from precipitation.

    However, the aesthetic aspect of this structural element must also be taken into account during the design phase. This will give an additional decorative touch to the overall harmonious ensemble.

    Materials used