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40 Porch Decorating Ideas - Front and Back Porch Design Pictures

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Endless inspiration to craft the outdoor oasis of your dreams.

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Francesco Lagnese

They're perfect for entertaining guests, and one of the best ways to increase your home's curb appeal. Porches never fail to add a dose of luxury to a home. If you're lucky enough to have this outdoor space, you probably haven't given it the attention it deserves. Regardless of your design aesthetic, this collection of 40 charming porch decorating ideas are all the inspiration you need to while away the sunny season in style.

Styled by Gregory Bissonnette; Photography by William Waldron

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A Well-Designed Amagansett Porch

Layers of texture and strategic pops of color inject personality into Bobby Flay's Hamptons home. The space is furnished with a pair of iron daybeds covered in an outdoor fabric by Holly Hunt, a Pottery Barn cocktail table, a Design Within Reach teak stool, and an outdoor rug by Fab Habitat.

Eric Piasecki

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An East Hampton Porch

An East Hampton porch by John Kureck and Doug Jones is fit for spending evenings outdoors. A white rocking chair and rustic wire-frame ceiling light fixture add character to the space.

Francesco Lagnese

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A Charming Palm Beach Porch

The porch of a Palm Beach home designed by Tom Scheerer is a lesson in decorating with patterns. The rattan sofa and armchairs are from Harbinger, the slipper chairs are by Walters, the porcelain stool is by Tucker Robbins, and the cocktail table is custom. A sconce by Scheerer for the Urban Electric Co. hangs between staghorn ferns on plaques. The ceiling is paneled in pecky cypress.

William Waldron

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A Lake Tahoe Retreat

Tucked away in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is a laid-back retreat designed by Palmer Weiss. The screened-in porch exudes an old-world aesthetic, thanks to a custom table from the LaLune Collection, a sofa and pillows by Lee Industries that are covered in a Claremont fabric, and a 1950's oushak rug.

James Merrell

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A Hamptons Farmhouse Porch

Designer Steven Gambrel was enlisted to refresh a Bridgehampton farmhouse, including a screened-in porch that was added during the remodel. The space boasts cozy areas for lounging and dining. And its pale wood furnishings, lantern lights, and stone flooring play up its "old Hamptons" vibe.

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Screened-In Porch

A mint green picnic-style table with matching benches and a candelabra-style light fixture enhance this spacious outdoor oasis.

Trevor Tondro

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A Stylish and Shady Patio

The built-in stucco sectional in the outdoor lounge of designer Kathryn M. Ireland's Santa Monica home is topped with cushions in a custom Kathryn M. Ireland outdoor fabric. The table is from her French Finds collection, and the chairs are by Consort.

Joshua McHugh

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An Urban Sanctuary

On this New York City terrace, a cedar slat screen and planters of boxwood, English ivy, and magnolia provide shade and privacy. The aluminum table and bench are by Harbour Outdoor, and the lanterns are Restoration Hardware.

Bjorn Wallander

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Dining Al Fresco

In the open-air dining room of Rela and Don Gleason’s home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a table and armoire designed by Rela and made by local artisans work as statement pieces. The Wisteria chairs have custom leather slipcovers, and the goatskin-and-iron ceiling fixture was inspired by lighting at the Leon Trotsky museum in Mexico City.

Richard Powers

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A Secluded Beachside Porch

A shaded patio at this home in Alys Beach, Florida, features a custom-made seating area with cushions encased in a dark gray Perennials fabric. The teak lounge chairs are by Henry Hall Designs and the Spanish hanging lanterns were found in Belgium.

William Waldron

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Trellis-Topped Outdoor Dining

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An Elegant Outdoor Area

On the arched back porch of this traditional stone house in Bel Air, the custom-made iron chairs and a white-oak table form an elegant dining area. The stone console is from Jean de Merry, the lanterns are by Charles Edwards, and the floor is tiled with limestone and terra-cotta.

William Abranowicz

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A Cozy Cocktail Space

The covered patio of this Massachusetts home is transformed into a cozy cocktail area, courtesy of the cocktail table, chairs and sectional by Munder-Skiles. The cushions are covered in a Perennials fabric.

William Abranowicz

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A Glamorous Lounge Deck

At this classic Hollywood home, patterned chaise lounges in a Pindler & Pindler fabric, pillows in a Janus et Cie fabric, Moroccan lanterns, and antique English wicker chairs give a small space lots of texture.

William Waldron

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A Stucco-Walled Retreat

The stucco-walled patio of furniture designer Kelly Behun's Southampton, New York, beach house was designed by the architecture firm Sawyer Berson. A low teak table and chairs by Bonetti Kozerski Studio set off a wall adorned with staghorn ferns and baskets made in Zambia. The floor is limestone, and the rug is from Morocco.

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Metropolitan Seclusion

The exterior space of a West Village townhouse is shielded from neighbors by a boxwood hedge. The cushions on teak furniture by David Sutherland are covered in a Perennials fabric.

Ricardo Labougle

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A Breezy Beach Getaway

For his small patio for model Eugenia Silva's Portugal home, Argentine designer Luis Galliussi included a banquette covered in African textiles found in Ibiza, an urn found in a nearby village, floor cushions that are covered in remnants of antique Moroccan kilims and a Moroccan rug.

Ricardo Labougle

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A Glitzy Garden

Custom designed marble-and-brass tables and blue sofas, which were reupholstered in a Perennials fabric, add a sophisticated touch to this backyard patio in London.

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A Relaxed Patio

One of the four—yes, four—back patios of this Uruguayan country home features iron chairs that came from a castle in the south of France and a table by Ghesquière. The hammock makes the most of the limited space, creating the perfect place to nap and read while enjoying the scenery.

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A Leafy Veranda

On the veranda of this rustic Long Island home, the teak table is by Barlow Tyrie, the wicker chairs are by Restoration Hardware, and the antique wood chairs are from Ruby Beets. The pergola supports a wisteria vine and is surrounded by boxwood topiaries.

William Abranowicz

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Indoor-Outdoor LA Living

A dog lounges on the porch of a bucolic retreat in the middle of Los Angeles, designed by Jeffrey Alan Marks. The sleek home brings country pleasures to a whole new level of sophistication.

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All Organic Materials

The Buenos Aires-based architecture firm Mazzinghi-Sanchez designed a weekend home in Argentina with a large covered porch and simple wood furnishings. A rustic awning of eucalyptus logs shelters the Brazilian lapacho-wood floor.

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A Peaceful Outdoor Oasis

Rows of carved pillars are original to the veranda of interior architect Gunther Maria Norrenberg's 17th-century terraced house in Udaipur, India. The antique silver peacock chair and bronze sigdi, a type of stove, were local finds; an 18th-century bronze statuette of Krishna from Rajasthan sits on a black iron table.

William Waldron

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Country Hideaway

At their weekend retreat, a 17th-century Dutch bluestone house in Ulster County, New York, fashion photographer Diego Uchitel and his wife, April, a fashion executive, filled the porch with Adirondack chairs they found at a flea market. The pillows are by Archipelago, and the light fixture is from Circa Lighting.

Simon Upton

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An Idyllic Beach Lounge

The sandstone arcade of brothers Antonio and Ignacio Saorin's vacation villa on the island of Ibiza incorporates mattresses of straw and canvas, a Moroccan table, and iron lanterns they found at a shop in Madrid.

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Cozy Country Home

Designer Dale Saylor and stylist Joe Williamson furnished the porch of their 1928 Craftsman cottage in Columbia County, New York, with a 1950s Czech rope-and-wood folding chair found on eBay and industrial metal stools. The 19th-century folding bench is topped with pillows made from grain sacks. The throw is by Hermès, and the rug is from a Manhattan flea market.

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A Pop Of Purple

At their apartment in an 1880 building in Jaipur, India, fashion designer Liza Bruce and her husband, Nicholas Alvis Vega, painted the walls of the veranda a vibrant shade of purple. A carved-wood table and bench mix with white-painted polyhedrons and mercury-glass balls.

John M. Hall

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Minimalist Sanctuary

Architect Bill Ryall and his partner, professor and museum curator Barry Bergdoll, were inspired by Le Corbusier when designing their home on New York's Long Island. The spacious screened porch, which has sweeping views of Gardiners Bay, includes a 1950s butterfly chair and a table made from plywood planks with industrial folding legs.

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Farmhouse On The Vineyard

Vintage bistro chairs surround a reclaimed-wood dining table on the front porch of the Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, farmhouse that Manhattan-based restaurateur Keith McNally shares with his family. The lanterns are from Pearl River Mart.

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A Chic Patio

Armchairs and a table by Gervasoni grace the patio in an international couple's Isle of Capri home, where they transformed a 19th-century villa high in the hills into an easygoing, contemporary retreat for their family.

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Outdoor oasis, here we come.

By Hadley Mendelsohn

Joe Schmelzer

Remember Allie Hamilton's wrap-around porch in The Notebook? We've had a thing for porches ever since we saw it, and while we may not have our very own Noah to build us one from scratch, we do have a few more ideas to share with you. In fact, these designer and landscaper–approved back and front porches would elevate an outdoor oasis even more than Nicholas Spark's imaginary one did. Comfortable, stylish swings? Check. Mood lighting? Check. Ability to stand up to Mother Nature? Check. Now just add a good book and refreshing cocktail, and you've got a getaway that's just a step outside your front door. Get inspired by the 45 picturesque porches below.

Read McKendree

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Frame Windows and Screens with Paint

Bella Mancini enlivened this screen door and its wood frame with Santa Clara by Benjamin Moore. The color feels right at home with cedar shake and hydrangeas but has a note of distinct cheerfulness.

Victoria Pearson

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Build a Secure Closet for Packages

Between all the online orders and foot traffic, a secure spot for deliveries and accessories (like umbrellas) is more essential than ever. A delivery closet on the porch of our Whole Home Concept House 2018 even had a garment rack for dry cleaning.

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...or Just Stash Them In a Dresser

An antique dresser on a porch is the perfect place to have delivery drivers stash packages. Nicola Harding treated this one like it's in a grand foyer, embellishing it with plants, artwork, and lighting.

Karyn Millet

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Create Cover With a Small Awning

Mix-and-match tiles aren't just for your interiors—they add instant intrigue to a front porch. Here, Sharon Lee alternated patterns on the step risers for an unexpected dose of personality. A custom awning in Sunbrella fabric provides a hint of shade.

Paul Costello

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Consider a Breezeway

From the outside, this green breezeway—which doubles as a flower-arranging room and was designed by Rebecca Vizard—makes a strong first impression, and the garden flowers pop against the gravel and tile path leading to the front door. To pull this off in your own home, keep it ground level and opt for a partially covered walk-through space instead of an elevated porch.

Paul Raeside

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Make It Cheerful

Potted sunflowers and plaid throw pillows on the garden bench align nicely with the quaint feel of the stone exterior home by Shazalynn Winfrey.

Phoebe Howard

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Disguise Tech Features

The rounded door is framed by bougainvillea, giving the front porch entrance to this home by Phoebe Howard. secret garden vibe. Colorful blooms also distract the eye from the high-tech keypad over the door handle.

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Build In Your Garden

A built-in garden bed is bursting with succulents, the ideal match for a modern home exterior. They're just tall enough to enhance privacy without totally blocking the view from the living room designed by Tamsin Johnson.

Emily Followill

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Tease a Color

This shade of blue paint was used throughout the home designed by Meredith McBrearty, so the front porch sets the tone for what lies ahead (and cools of the brick and warm tones in the entryway!).

Joe Schmelzer

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Hook Up a Water Feature

Designed by Cuff Home, this porch has major curb appeal. From the black shutters to the turquoise front door, and manicured hedges. But what really sets it apart is the fountain, since water features always create unbeatable zen energy.

William Abranowicz

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Go Porchless

This modern stunner designed by Kathleen McCormick speaks for itself. The concrete steps, blue door, and steel and glass facade need no introduction.

THOMAS LOOF

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Scatter Seating Areas

Setting up multiple sitting areas will help you accommodate more people while also ensuring you get more use out of the space. To spruce things up, consider painting the columns, ceiling, and balustrades a fun color. Designer Amanda Reynal chose a mossy green hue for this nature-inspired porch.

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Optimize It With Lighting

If you want to be able to safely enjoy your backyard once the sun goes down, make sure you've optimized it with integrated lighting in the steps and sconces on the exterior of the home, as Romanek Design Studio did here. It'll also just make your life easier when coming and going.

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Set Up an Herb Garden

Step up your style and cooking game by arranging a mini nursery or herb garden on the porch. Here, Abney Morton Interiors propped some pots of herbs up on a console table by the hanging swing.

Stephen Karlisch

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Keep It Simple

This Texas home designed by Jean Liu strikes the balance between natural beauty and practicality, perfect for its urban environment. The key: Pavers that complement the home's exterior material with a few trees and planting beds. Then, there's a slim overhang for extra lighting creating a more decorative impression over the front porch.

Trevor Tondro

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Truck It Away

Madeline Stuart gives this SoCal home by architects Wallace Neff and John Byers a sense of place with agave plants flanking the entrance and blooming bougainvillea spilling over the wall. Though the front porch isn't visible from the street entrance, it still has plenty of curb appeal.

Eliza Carter

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Secure It With a Gate

Create the illusion of extra privacy (and an extra safety barrier for toddlers and pets) in a city home with an iron-wrought gate. They're a natural fit for Victorians and brownstones, like Eliza Carter's NYC home featured here.

Max Kim-Bee

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Screen It In

There are so many cozy window seats in this 1890s carriage house that it's hard for interior designer Lisa Tharp to keep track, and the screened porch is no exception. Overlooking the green New England countryside, it's a beautiful setting for a screened porch. Wherever your porch is, adding screens will keep the bugs out while still letting the breeze in so you can enjoy the best of both worlds.

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Spotlight a Motif

Flank the stairs to your front porch with stone sculptures shaped like a motif that speaks to your family or locality. On his Jacksonville, Florida, front porch, designer Fitz Pullins chose these fun pineapple-shaped sculptures in a corresponding stone material so they both pop and blend in.

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Treat It Like a Mudroom

Secure some hooks and slide in a bench or a pair of chairs to let your beach and pool gear dry instead of dripping throughout the house. Think of it as an outdoor mudroom. Romanek Design Studio opted for casual, minimalist furniture and decor for an understated, stylish impression in this Malibu home.

VICTORIA PEARSON

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Add a Fireplace

If your porch is large enough, add a fireplace and television so it can function as an outdoor family or living room. Take a cue from this leafy open-air porch designed by Sherry Hart and Jennifer Jones Condon and built by Ladisic Fine Homes.

Peti Lau

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Install Cameras

Install extra security, like a camera, but be sure to camouflage it into the surrounding environment. In this modern home by Peti Lau, the polished concrete flooring and wooden materials blend in with the surroundings and feel connected to the natural landscape, so you hardly even notice the little camera in the corner.

THOMAS LOOF

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Go Island-Inspired

When Clos-ette founder Melanie Fowler hired friend (and House Beautiful Next Wave designer) Caroline Rafferty to make over her Palm Beach house, she brought one major piece of inspo: The famously chic Lyford Cay Club in the Bahamas, which Rafferty wove in through the house's pale-pink exterior and treillage-inspired woodwork. The lush surroundings were executed by landscape designer Fernando Wong.

JESSIE PREZA

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Hang a Bird Feeder

Pavers lead to this elevated front porch on a property designed by Krystal Matthews. While the understated planters and sweet-swinging bench certainly help set the mood, the details framing the area help, too, like the bird feeder hanging from a tree.

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Weather-Proof It

Enjoy your outdoor space rain or shine with details that can stand up to the elements. AP Design House weatherproofed this porch by adding timeless and design-forward Bermuda shutters and galvanized steel corrugated panels overhead.

Jane Beiles

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Add Shutters

Another way to weather-proof? Add the appropriate shutters. Here, Charlotte Barnes opted for classic shutters with slat-like louvers on the windows as well as Bahama shutters that attach from the top of the opening between the columns and open like an awning. They'll protect your porch from heavy tropical wind and rain while the hardware and paint color can add some aesthetic perks.

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Lay Graphic Floor Tiles

A graphic floor tile will personalize your front porch just enough. Take a cue from this design by Arent & Pyke, where a planter introduces greenery and an outdoor chair adds a dash of color. Clean, simple, and classic.

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Keep It Open

If your front porch features a little alcove like this one designed by Raji RM, maintain the open airflow with a cutout or two that mimic the rest of the home's windows. Then add a bench to make it easier to get everything sorted as you come and go.

THOMAS LOOF

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Let Nature Take Center Stage

Looking out at the sea ahead and draped in a canopy of tropical plants, this porch features minimal decor, allowing us to focus on the natural environment. Instead of a sitting area, there's a casual dining nook for al fresco meals.

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Make It Cozy

This back porch by Regan Baker Design is a perfect private spot to unwind in. To make it conducive to entertaining, bring in large outdoor floor cushions for additional floor seating.

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Veranda interior > 80 photo ideas for designing and arranging open and glazed verandas in country houses

A veranda is an area attached to a house, consisting of load-bearing beams and a roof. Being an organic continuation of your home, however, the design of the veranda implies a certain isolation from the rest of the living space.

This transitional space between home and garden is the perfect place for summer parties, Sunday breakfasts with the family, or leisurely coffee conversations with visiting friends from the city.

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Materials for the veranda

In addition to the firmly leading wood and stone, home owners often use modern materials in the arrangement of the veranda: polycarbonate and composite sheets. They are moisture- and heat-resistant, wear-resistant and have high heat-saving properties. A great option for designing a warm veranda.





Styles

Often the interior of the veranda-extension is made in the same style and from the same materials as the house itself, however, being still a separate room, you can safely equip it to your taste by mixing invoices.

Ethnic motifs close to nature are perfect for decorating the veranda of the house. It is in them that the lion's share of the interiors of country verandas is made.

The general pastel range, delicate floral and animal prints, the use of natural materials: linen, bamboo, wood, rattan - will organically echo the landscape of the backyard or garden and support the natural theme in general.

Any of the following styles is perfect for arranging the veranda of a private house.





Ascetic, but comfortable, this style is a fusion of 15 ethnic groups living on the Mediterranean coast - from the south of France to Morocco. White walls reflecting the sultry rays of the sun, light flying textiles, a minimum of furniture and details, large windows and high doorways - all this will perfectly fit into the interior of an open veranda.





This is first of all rustic comfort, charm and naivety. Homemade or hand-embroidered doilies, unenamelled pots, patchwork quilts, a whitewashed ceiling and walls in a small floral pattern - this veranda will be a great place for quiet cozy gatherings.





Laconic, devoid of pretentious luxury, Scandinavian style is perfect for arranging a glazed porch on the north or west side of the house. High practicality and functionality of furniture with Scandinavian style colors will appeal to calm and restrained natures.





A country house is a dream for those who cannot live without nature. Eco-style is a dream for those who want to live in harmony with nature. Natural materials with an accentuated natural texture, an abundance of plants - pots, tubs or even panels of living loach or stabilized moss - as well as massive furniture made of rough boards or even snags and stumps will organically complement the interior of a country house veranda.





Combining the best features of the East and the West, the colonial style coexists perfectly in the home of the most controversial natures. Born in the 19th century on the territory of the English colonies in different parts of the world, this style appeared as a result of a fusion of the traditional way of life of the islanders and the borrowed characteristics of the life of Old England.

This style is flexible, adaptable, patchy and rough, but nevertheless solid and respectable. The interior of the veranda of a country house, made in the colonial style, can be used in tandem with almost any other style.





To glaze the veranda or not?

Outdoor verandas have more light and air, they are cheaper and easier to build. As boundaries, it will be enough to install a railing around the perimeter of the platform or even plant a climbing plant, which will gradually create a hedge itself.

However, polycarbonate or glazed verandas are not afraid of rain and wind, they can be used as a winter garden or an additional dining room from mid-spring to mid-autumn - in the absence of heating - or all year round.

In addition, glazing is often used as an additional design technique: huge French windows overlooking the garden, dormer windows built into the roof slope, shutters or sliding windows - all this creates additional three-dimensional lighting of your veranda, gives it coziness and gentle glow.





How to use the veranda?

There are many options for using the veranda. At your discretion, you can place here

In any case, it should be remembered that interior items should be proportionate to the area of ​​the room, then the interior of even the smallest veranda will turn out to be harmonious, cozy and functional.

If you decide to turn the veranda into an additional summer kitchen, take care of the sewerage and gas and water supply in advance, do not forget about the insulation of the pipeline.





How to furnish?

Wicker furniture

Wicker furniture made of straw, branches, rattan, wicker will ideally fit into the design of the veranda of a country house. It is light, and it can be quickly removed in case of rain, it does not deform from moisture and dries quickly, does not grow moldy.





Textile

The hammock will perfectly fit into the interior of the open veranda. By the way, it is textiles in all its manifestations that will domesticate and ennoble the interior of the veranda. Take care of the details: tablecloths, chair covers, fabric Roman blinds, pillows. However, do not forget that after all, the veranda, especially the open one, is more outdoor than home, so it is better to store blankets, pillows, blankets and tablecloths, say, in a large chest-bench in the hallway.





Fireplace

Another strong argument in favor of country life and a great option for a summer veranda that is not connected to central heating is a fireplace. In addition to its direct function, it will fill the room with spiritual, metaphorical, warmth, comfort and peace. The view of the fire and the crackle of the coals are romantic and give peace to you and your guests.





Decor

Also in the interior of a country house tapestry or wooden panels on the walls and ceramic plates with ethnic patterns, earthenware jugs and floor vases, figurines made of wood, stone and polymers will look great.





Plants

Regardless of the style and direction, plants will fit into the design of the veranda very organically - potted or garden, planted around the perimeter, braiding the walls with a natural wall.

You can create your own little jungle or limit yourself to one majestic ficus, you can enclose the platform of the veranda with a wooden picket fence and let the bindweed draw its patterns on it freely, or you can grow mint, lemon balm, rosemary directly in tubs. Then fragrant smells of fresh greenery will soar on your veranda.





















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Arranging the veranda and terrace

Deciding the type of veranda

Making the design with your own hands

1. With stairs

When the recreation area is located at the main entrance, the emphasis should be on the feeling of hospitality, so that you always want to come into your country house. It is enough to place a small table and chairs here, you can put a small sofa. Flowers should be a must. Night lights suspended from the ceiling will look beautiful - in the evening they will create a peaceful mood.

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2. With an open wall

Such an extension is usually turned towards the garden and made with an “open” wall to admire the beautiful picture of nature, smell the flowers and plants, listen to the birds singing. Since this space is often part of the house and has two or three full walls, the situation here can be close to home. Here you can also enter the bathhouse.

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As part of the house

If the veranda in a private house is closed, its design can be the same as in an ordinary room. If the space faces the sunny side, make additional windows in the upper part of the walls: such a design, on the one hand, saves from heat, and on the other, allows natural light to penetrate into the room.

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The interior of such a closed area can be designed as an ordinary living room: soft sofas, tables and even a kitchen set are appropriate here. The main thing is that no weather will interfere with a wonderful holiday!

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With transparent walls

This indoor space allows you to enjoy the views of the garden from anywhere. A great option would be to use sliding glazing to open windows and feel unity with nature. Suitable option for light and durable aluminum structures. Windows and doors can be sliding or hinged. The interior of a glass veranda in a private house can be decorated in any style, but it is better to focus on a large number of plants so that an ordinary space turns into a real garden of Eden.

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rain and sun, but still sometimes precipitation and bright light will get here. Because of this, ordinary furniture can burn out and deteriorate. Fortunately, today there are special models for the street - they should be used.

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Polycarbonate roof for veranda or terrace: choice of materials and installation details

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Without roof and canopy

The terrace can also be without a roof. This option is more often arranged on an exploited roof, which is specially prepared for such use and is a multi-layer structure, each layer of which serves a specific purpose. Usually, a terrace board made of larch or wood-polymer composite is used as a coating. If the larch is not covered with anything, then after a while it will acquire a beautiful silver color. On such a site, it is better to put outdoor furniture made of special moisture-resistant materials.

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And now let's look at how to design the veranda of a private house with your own hands: what to consider and what to pay attention to.

1. Divide into zones

Set aside separate dining and relaxation areas. A corner, an end or a larger area is suitable for placing a table, chairs, benches, and an elongated area for chairs, a hammock or a sofa.

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2. Organize maximum comfort with furniture

Country house style welcomes handmade and natural ingredients. If you want to save on buying furniture, make it yourself from pallets. Or hang a swing bed. What could be more pleasant than a daytime sleep in the fresh air?

Fashionable hanging chairs are also suitable, they have recently appeared in our everyday life, but have already gained great popularity. By the way, you can also make it yourself.

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Different coasters, mini-tables, bookcases will help to place small things and decor: books, dishes, a jug with a soft drink and glasses, candlesticks, flowerpots. Purchase them in stores or make them from improvised means: boxes, stumps and other natural elements. And finally, decorate the space with sun loungers. It is not necessary to wait for a trip to the sea to get a tan.

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Hang a mesh canopy or sun screen

Part of the canopy can be arranged as a pergola. A pergola is a trellis canopy made of beams that does not block the passage of the sun, but restrains its intensity. In such a place it will be nice to take sunbaths without fear of burns. Climbing plants can be placed along the canopy beams, which will create additional shade.

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Another pergola can be used as zoning, masking the area, decorating the area plot and other buildings in the country. Along the perimeter of the pergola, you can decorate with container compositions, make lighting, and next to arrange a recreation area with a hearth or a decorative pond.

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Another option is to make a light canopy from a tent, awning, umbrella.

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4. Add a splash of color

Natural wood colors are traditionally used for outdoor furniture, but this is not a strict rule. Paint wooden furniture or add tables in bright color to a calm setting. Bright colors will enhance the mood, but will not require large financial costs for execution.

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Bring comfort

Use cushions for seating on wooden benches and chairs. Get the most out of your outdoor activities. For evening time or afternoon sleep, prepare blankets, light bedspreads.

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Manufacturers also now produce rugs for outdoor use that are protected from dirt. Long colored runners or small rugs will add appeal to your resting place, add color and a sense of comfort to it. You can use a rug to accent areas or as a transition from a dining area to a seating area.

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6. Use colored fabrics

Fabrics for outdoor use should be water-resistant and color-resistant so that they do not get wet from the rain or fade in the sun. Previously, manufacturers limited the colors of such fabrics to light, natural shades that did not allow diversifying the environment. Now there is a wide choice of colors and patterns. Choose a theme and create your corner of joy and color. Use removable covers, so you can diversify your vacation spot every season or create a new color combination.

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Hang Curtains

Open spaces invite a lot of sunlight. If there is glazing, light fabrics that save from direct sunlight are suitable. And when there is no glazing, the ideal option would be special curtains with a dirt and water-repellent coating, which are not afraid of strong humidity and are very easy to care for. These fabrics are not afraid of rain and strong winds, so you don’t have to worry about the condition of the furniture, even if it remains there during rainfall and strong winds.

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8. Consider lighting

An interesting version of the lamp in the open area of ​​a country house looks unusual and very cozy. Luminaires for outdoor use must be protected against dust and moisture, which is determined by the international IP classification system. For street lighting, an IP of at least 44 is suitable, but indoor or semi-closed outbuildings can use interior lights.

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Wrought iron chandeliers with glass or acrylic pendants will create coziness with their contrast to the surroundings and give a special touch to the outdoor space. Ceiling lamps-fans will give a sultry evening of coolness.

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Plants in photographs from foreign sites may not take root in the local climate. You need to be ready for this. It is not easy for tropical magnolias and wisterias to exist in Russia. A win-win option for the middle lane will be a vine or some types of succulents.

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11. Add personality

Just like the interior of a house, terraces become an expression of the owner's personality. Use accent decor, favorite colors, furniture or individual items to express yourself and your style. Use this space to design and display your hobby or passion. Add atmosphere - candles in candlesticks, garlands, dimmed lights for evening gatherings.

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12. Make a kitchen branch

Place the grill if it has a lid and is metal. The area around the grill must be framed with fire-resistant material. Modern devices are quite safe. So you can combine the dining and barbecue areas.

A large table, chairs or a bench with soft cushions become a dining area - turn lunches and dinners in the country house into a family tradition with a beautiful dining area.

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