Design features and choice of materials. What else to consider when choosing a porch design?

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When equipping a private house, you need to take care not only of what is inside, but also outside. Before you get into it, you need to go through the porch. Such a site is provided in any building. The design of the porch of a private house emphasizes the beauty and integrity of the home. Fashion trends make it possible to realize the most interesting and original design ideas, taking into account the taste preferences of the owners. As a result, a beautiful, practical and functional entrance to the dwelling will be obtained..

The porch is an integral part of the facade of a private house.

Such a site is an integral part of a private house. The general appearance of the facade of the building depends on how it is decorated. To make it attractive, it is necessary to harmoniously and beautifully equip all its parts. For this, different materials are used – concrete, wood, brick. They allow you to bring different design options to life..

Stylish porch by the house, made in a minimalist style.

This part of the house is presented in the form of an extension, which is located in front of the entrance. Its design may vary as shown in the photo. If necessary, it is equipped with a small staircase, consisting of steps. In this case, you will need a visor that protects it from bad weather and shows the service life of the structure. The final part of the steps is a platform that adjoins the front door to the house..

Stylish, original porch – the hallmark of your home.

Another important element is the railings. They are provided in structures with a height of up to two meters. The fence serves as a practical function. On a low porch, it acts as a decorative element, as shown in the photo.

In modern homes, the porch can function as a seating area..

Building exterior and porch design: how they are interconnected?

Making a porch is an interesting process, during which it is necessary to take into account not only the taste of the owners, but also the structural features. The entrance can be of different design and appearance. The design idea directly depends on the home furnishing style. They must be harmoniously combined to make the building attractive and original..

The porch should harmoniously complement the architectural features of the building.

A modern style is suitable for arranging the site. It involves the use of plastic, glass and chrome-plated metal products. Such materials give the porch a modern and original look. The classic style is based on the use of decorative tiles. You can supplement it with forging.

In Europe, as a rule, if there is a porch in the house, then it is low and neat.

If the house is made in country style, then a staircase made of carved wood will work well. It looks beautiful and interesting in front of the building. If the tree is treated with transparent oil, the natural structure of the material will be preserved..

White staircase is better suited to the house, with a design in the Provence style.

Interesting arrangement options

The design of the porch of a private house allows you to use the most original design solutions. Several materials are perfectly combined at once: wood and stone. Additionally, modern type lanterns can be installed. They will make the facade unusually beautiful, emphasize its naturalness, as shown in the photo.

The size and shape of the porch to the house, as a rule, is dictated by the architectural features and the size of the building itself..

The concrete street staircase looks original. It has a graceful and austere look. The main emphasis is placed not on railings or other delights that are used for decoration, but on architecture. The latter assumes the presence of degrees of unusual shape.

More often you can see the porch, repeating the elements of the decor and color palette of the entire structure of a private house.

You can do the decoration of the porch, both independently, and ask for help from specialists. The latter will do the job quickly and efficiently. As a result, a beautiful and reliable site will be obtained that will last for many years..

The use of natural materials is more popular than ever, especially in the construction and design of country houses.

Which style to choose?

The architecture of the building and the porch should be in harmony. This must be remembered when choosing the material for the design of the extension. Concrete steps are inappropriate near a wooden house. Wrought iron railings are unlikely to fit a classic-style structure.

If the area of the site in front of the entrance door allows, then you can organize an open terrace in front of the main entrance.

How to decorate a porch? This question arises from many owners of private houses. And this is not surprising. They want to have nice and cozy accommodation inside and out. Different styles will help you decorate the entrance. Each has its own pros and cons..

The practical and reliable finishing method will last for many years and will look like the day it was built.

The classic version of the arrangement involves a gable porch and chiseled railings. Round balusters are used as decor. The number of the latter should be moderate. This will emphasize the consistency and rigor of the style..

It is imperative to make a porch in a country house at the level of the first floor of the dwelling.

You can arrange it in the Russian tradition. This design idea is perfect for a wooden structure. Carved elements with ornate patterns are used for decoration. You can complement the interior with pots of fresh flowers, as shown in the photo. Such a composition will give the facade an exquisite look..

The railing of the porch is one of the important conditions for the functionality of the extension..

If you use a decorated natural stone, then such decoration will resemble a fortress. The massive construction is complemented by torch-like lamps and wrought-iron furniture. Flowers that decorate the front door will help you get a colorful contrast. Roses, azaleas and petunias are perfect. They will fill the interior with tenderness, grace and a pleasant aroma..

Handrails can perform both decorative and applied functions.

Recently, the European direction is often chosen when decorating the porch of the house. It is characterized by regular shapes and restrained lines in the interior. The structure itself is low and neat, the steps are made of stone and tiles. The decorative elements are the figures of animals, flowerpots with fresh flowers.

Small concrete porch of the house, decorated with flowerpots.

Separately, it is worth highlighting the French style of the design of the porch of a private house. Its main feature is that the entrance door is glass and framed with a lattice, which has an openwork appearance. You can decorate such a facade with wicker furniture and flowers that are suspended from the visor..

Porch for a wooden house with an original design.

Features of the extension

The entrance of a country house is of different types.

Porch view	Peculiarities
Open	This is the most popular porch design option. It is equipped with a canopy and railings. Decorations that are used for decoration are removed for the winter..
Closed	It is presented in the form of a structure with transparent walls, which are made of glass, polycarbonate, or decorated with a mosquito net. On such a porch, you can relax at any time of the year, store things, use as a hallway
Hinged	It resembles a balcony in appearance. There are mainly in private houses, where a basement is provided
Terrace	Such a porch is quite large in area. It will be a great place to stay

Since the porch must be in harmony with the style of the main building, the design of the porch will depend on this..

As for the shape, two are distinguished: round and rectangular. It is necessary to choose it based on the architecture of a private house. The most popular material used for decoration is concrete. It features reliable and durable service. If necessary, it can be painted, finished with other material: tiles, wood.

Wooden porch – beautiful and environmentally friendly

The most common option for arranging the porch of a country house is the use of wooden flooring. They are attached to a previously prepared base of concrete, brick or metal. Not all tree species are suitable for decoration. The best option is pine. It is convenient and inexpensive to work with..

Such an entrance to the house requires proper handling..

It consists in sealing, varnishing and painting the coating. This will allow the extension to maintain its impeccable appearance for many years..

Concrete porch – reliable and original

Due to its low cost and versatility, concrete is widely used in construction. Quite often it is used in the manufacture of a porch. This design is monolithic, so it does not loosen during operation. If necessary, you can trim with other material, give any shape. The implementation time of such a project is short.

Ceramic tiles are mainly used to decorate a concrete porch..

In some cases, stone or paint. Modern design options suggest leaving the concrete surface without finishing. This allows you to emphasize the color and texture of the building, harmoniously blend into the environment..

Brick porch

The cost of such a design is slightly higher than others. Despite this, it is quite in demand. Such a porch is attractive and reliable. It does not require special care.

Porch of a modern brick house.

Installation takes a lot of time and effort. Since you first need to equip the base. It is made from concrete or brick. After that, decorative finishing of the entrance is performed, as shown in the photo..

Stone in decoration

The use of natural stone is a classic. This material is not only durable and reliable, it allows you to get a beautiful platform. When arranging, different types of stone are used. Some are intended for creating the base, others for finishing work, as shown in the photo.

The stone is resistant to adverse weather conditions.

After installation, it will not need maintenance soon.

An original and beautiful visor

When equipping a porch, you will need to pay attention to all its parts. This will provide a coherent and attractive design. The canopy made of polycarbonate looks original. You can add wrought iron curls. Thus, its appearance will be less strict, it will acquire attractiveness..

Forging is appropriate when decorating handrails. It can be abstract or in the form of stems, tree branches.

Forging is great even for simple canopies that are made from siding. As an additional decor for such a porch, you can use modern lanterns or flower pots. They are hung with hooks..

The porch is an important element of a country house.

The overall appearance of the building depends on the quality of the design. Therefore, they approach the solution of the problem as responsibly as possible. Modern design ideas will be an excellent assistant in this process. They will allow you to get a beautiful, stylish and original porch.