To choose the right design for the porch of a private house, you need to assess your budget and needs, as well as consider photos of various ready-made solutions. Dekorin performed the last task for you: in this article you will learn what a porch for a private house can be in its shape, materials and finishes with examples in 40 photos.

Porch in a private house – beautiful options with photos

The size and shape of the porch to the house, as a rule, are dictated by the architectural features and dimensions of the building itself, as well as the personal preferences of its owners. In particular, designers agree that the canopy and railing of the porch should be made in the same style as the roof and balconies of a private house. For example, if the roof of the house is gable, the canopy over the porch should be the same. And if you ordered wrought-iron balconies or lattices on the windows, then at the same time take care of the railings – so that they have the same forging patterns. Similarly, you should select the design of columns, arches and other décor elements.

However, in the photos below you will see that the most interesting facades with a porch to the house were made just with the deviation from these general rules. But first, let’s look at the main design options for the porch:

  1. Open – the most common type of entrance to the house; can have a visor and railing, as well as be decorated with décor that is brought into the house in winter;
  2. Closed – has transparent or translucent walls made of glass, polycarbonate or a simple mosquito net; designed to decorate the entrance to the house, rest at any time of the year or use as a preliminary hallway;
  3. Hinged – made when a private house has a basement or when its need is justified by the landscape around the building; its design is often similar to a balcony;
  4. Porch-terrace is an extended version of the porch used for outdoor recreation;
  5. According to the shape of the protrusion: rounded and rectangular.

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Finally, you also have to choose the materials from which the porch for a private house will be made. Today, most porch structures are made of concrete, which can then be painted, finished with tiles, stone, wood, etc. Other common materials are wood, metal, stone and brick. Let’s take a closer look at them!

Wooden porch to the house – ecology and comfort

The most common option today is wooden porch decking, which is installed on a concrete, brick or metal base. In 80% of cases, a porch made of wood is made of pine, as the most common and cheap material. With proper sealing, varnishing, and painting, a wooden porch will look good over the years. In the following photos you will see options for how you can make a porch for a private house from wood.

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Wooden lattice awnings over the porch of a private house

Concrete porch – strength and variety

Concrete is the cheapest, most versatile and reliable material for the manufacture of porches. Firstly, the concrete porch is monolithic and does not loosen over time, as is the case with wooden structures. Secondly, it can be easily repaired and finished with any décor. And finally, it can be given absolutely any form, while it will not particularly affect the cost and timing of the project.

Most often, a concrete porch is finished with clinker or other tiles, less often with stone, paint and other materials. In modern homes with wooden, brick, and siding facades, it is often left uncoated to accentuate the color and texture of the walls and the environment. We look at the photo of what a concrete porch might look like.

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Small modern porch made of concrete with a beautiful canopy

Brick porch – reliability and unpretentiousness

A brick porch will be more expensive, but also a very attractive and reliable solution for a private house. Its installation will take quite a lot of time and labor, but in the long run it will fully pay off due to its unpretentiousness in care. Note that quite often a brick porch has a concrete base and / or a coating of steps.

 

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The design of the porch of a private house - photo from red brick

A chic porch made of stone is an expressive classic

Natural stone is a very strong, durable and beautiful material for decorating the porch. There are many different types of stone, some of which are used to create a base, others for decorative decoration. Accordingly, the first of them are more expensive and reliable than others. In general, any stone is well resistant to any weather conditions and does not require maintenance for a long time.

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Wrought iron finish and porch made of metal

As a rule, a metal or wrought iron porch means decorative elements of the porch – a roof, steps and railings made of metal. However, sometimes you can see a completely metal porch for a private house, as in the following photo.

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The main advantages of such a metal porch are high strength and durability. The only point: you will have to spend extra money on painting and corrosion treatment. In addition, the metal floor is quite cold, which is why this material is not used for terraces intended for relaxation. In them, the metal base is covered with wood or a concrete base is used.

Also read: Entrance doors to a private house – for beauty and not only

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Finishing the porch of the house with tiles and polycarbonate

Tiles can be installed on a concrete and brick porch when it is necessary to increase its attractiveness or equip it as a recreation area. A modern selection of tiles allows you to find very stylish models for wood, stone and other effects. Especially popular today are clinker tiles for the porch on the street and bright tile designs with patterns in Moroccan and geometric styles.

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Visor over the porch made of polycarbonate

Polycarbonate is an inexpensive, very flexible and lightweight material that is used to decorate the walls and canopies above the porch. It is usually attached to a metal base and pasted over with sunscreen film. The most economical and easiest way to create a canopy over the porch of a private house from all available for 2016! And it looks decent:

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