If the theater starts with a hanger, then the house starts with a porch. Therefore, the design of the porch of a private house should emphasize its integrity and beauty. At all times people tried to decorate this structure in accordance with the fashion and to make sure that their houses did not look like neighbors' houses.
The options for designing the porch today will prompt and show "House of Dreams" in this publication.
Design of the porch of the private house
Variety of styling of the porch of the house
. The porch should harmoniously complement the architectural features of the building. Typically, the choice of materials from which it is made depends on the type of house. For example, a concrete porch will look not quite in harmony around a wooden house, and an iron porch with ornate forged rails will be knocked out from the general view of the classical structure.
Each people has long had its own peculiarities and traditions in the design of houses. In Russia, for example, it was customary to decorate the porch with an abundance of carved elements and ornate patterns. Most often this structure was made high, with wide massive steps.
Porch of a wooden house photo
Wooden carved porch photo
Design of a porch of a wooden house photo
In Europe, as a rule, if there is a porch in the house, it is low and neat. For its decoration, forged awnings over the porch, tiles, metal lanterns, etc. are often used.
Canopy made of polycarbonate with forging elements over the porch
Wrought awnings over the porch photo
Canopy over the porch photo
But in most of the houses at the entrance there is a terrace with a canopy, so they do not need a porch.
Porch of a private house with a terrace
Private house with a canopy over the terrace
In France, the entrance part and the porch are usually decorated with a lot of flowers. Also, various glazing, wrought iron gratings and figured decoration are welcomed here.
Design of the porch of the house photo
Design of the porch of the private house with columns
Design of the porch of the private house Photo
Gable roof over the porch Photo
An interesting variant of the design of the entrance area is the organization of the porch-patio. This porch is used almost everywhere. It is an open terrace connected to the house. The space of this porch can be completely arranged under a summerhouse or summer kitchen. The porch of a private house with a canopy can be completely covered with a roof and zadekorirovano according to one's own taste.
Design of the porch of the house with a veranda Photo
Beautiful canopies over the porch photo
In the classical version, the porch should be equipped with a roof with a gable roof, railings and balusters. In the decoration of such structures there are no restrictions - the porch can be decorated with flowerpots, equipped with forged elements or decorated with a fabric decor.
What can be the design of the porch
Before you think about the styling of the porch, you need to understand its design features. In the construction it is customary to classify the porch structures in three types:
- Open porch
This structure is not equipped with a canopy and handrails. Simply, the open porch is a small platform with steps. This option is convenient if the porch is combined with the veranda. However, open-type structures should not be designed in areas where precipitation is often observed.
Open porch of house photo
- Covered porch
Indoor is called a porch, equipped with a roof or a canopy. Sometimes a roof over the porch forms the second floor or the balcony of the house. This option allows you to pick up a variety of beautiful canopies over the porch, suitable for the exterior of the house.
Forged railing and porch porch photo
- Closed porch
Closed porch is a design with walls or glass panels. The roof above the porch in this case can also be formed by a balcony or a second floor. This variant of the porch design is ideal for small houses, because the formed space is convenient to use as a summer kitchen or a gazebo.
Glazed porch of a private house Photo
Porch design options
Wooden porch
Porch made of wood is ideal for houses with the same material on the façade. If you choose an open type of porch, then the design accent of the building can be made on massive steps and banisters, which, with their appearance, will resemble ancient Russian houses and huts. However, to prevent deformation of the structure, experts recommend to equip the wooden porch with a canopy. Canopy over the porch of wood can be decorated with all sorts of balusters with holes, forged elements, carvings or platbands.
Also a wooden porch can be designed as a terrace. For this, it is not necessary to completely cover the perimeter of the space - it is enough just to construct the side walls or panels, and in front to decorate the railing. In this case, you can decorate the porch in a variety of ways. In addition, given that the tree can be painted, the porch of this material will become a harmonious addition to any style.
Design of the porch of the wooden house photo
Decoration of the porch of the house with wood
Porch for the wooden house with the original design
Polycarbonate decoration
If during the finishing of the private house plaster or siding was used, the ideal addition to such a structure will be a porch decorated with polycarbonate. Polycarbonate canopy over the porch is a universal element, which simultaneously protects the house from the weather and gives it an aesthetic appearance.
Translucent sheets of polycarbonate look very good in tandem with modern buildings, decorated in minimalist style. However, if there is a need to emphasize any design decision, this porch can be decorated with graceful forged elements making the house even more beautiful and stylish. Modern forged awnings over the porch are made in a variety of forms, which allows you to accurately match them to any style design.
Polycarbonate canopy over the porch
Polycarbonate canopy over the porch of the wooden house
Stone porch
Undoubtedly, the stone structure is the most fundamental design option. Porch made of stone perfectly emphasizes the beauty and massiveness of large houses, decorated in classical styles.
Depending on the structural features of the house, the porch made of stone can be laid out in any shape. Steps for the porch of this type are often made using bricks, tiles, natural or artificial stone. To give a certain style, the design can be equipped with forged handrails for the porch, iron decorative ornaments, lamps, massive canopies, etc. The main thing is that in the end the porch becomes an integral part of the house.
Stone steps for the porch photo
Stone steps for the porch photo
Stone porch with wooden handrails
What exactly is the design of the porch of a private house, depends only on your taste and financial capabilities. The most expensive option is the use of natural stone, since the lifetime of such a design is almost unlimited.
