Owners of private houses strive to create original housing on their site. If you are one of these owners, then you can choose to design your house in the form of a spectacular round structure. This original, non-standard option will become a real decoration for anyone. To build such complex design you can contact specialists, but most of them work only with large objects and focus on cottages, for which a rounded shape has also become popular recently. So let's figure out how to do it yourself.

Types of round houses

To date, architects have developed several types of round buildings. They differ in both appearance and structure. Let's take a closer look at them.

1. Tower – this is one of the most simple projects. Such designs came to us from the Middle Ages, when multi-sectional castles were adjacent to buildings with cylindrical walls and conical roofs. They do not require the construction of complex engineering structures. This building looks impressive both outside and inside.
2. Dome-shaped designs came to us from Europe Renaissance. They are cylindrical structures, the roof of which has the shape of a hemisphere. These are the designs that were used to decorate Catholic churches. In our country, this technique is typical for planetariums. In both cases, the dome creates the effect of a vault of heaven. In a private home, you can decorate it to your taste. To construct such a structure, complex engineering calculations and special materials are required.
3. Combined consist of rectangular walls enclosed under an arched roof. It is somewhat easier to create such a project than the previous one, but it is also important to select suitable materials.
4. Spherical designs are made in the shape of a ball. This is a completely new solution by modern architects. To implement it, precise calculations and special means. Traditionally these.

   The basis

   As with any building, it is necessary to lay a good foundation. This is a standard process, it differs only in form. For spherical and dome-shaped houses, you will need to dig a ring-shaped trench.

   Let's look at how to do it right. To mark, you will need two pegs made of wood or iron, a long rope and an elastic material similar to modern tape borders for fencing flower beds. Next, you should follow the following algorithm:

   1. Mark clear boundaries for the location of the building and decide on its diameter.
   2. Divide the diameter in half to get the radius.
   3. Take a rope, the length of which should be equal to the radius, tie it to two pegs.
   4. Insert one at the point through which the outer border will pass. The second one is the length of the rope, pull it inside the circle and drive it into the ground. This will be the center.
   5. Then pull the first peg out of the ground and, deepening it well into the ground with full tension on the rope, draw a circle.
   6. Wind the rope to the width of the foundation and draw the internal boundaries in the same way.
   7. It is recommended to mark both markings with additional materials.

   Important! For combined type a standard base is created, and piles are installed for spheroid ones.

   Walls

   The next stage of construction is the construction of walls. In the first three cases, various options can be used for this:

   1. brick;
   2. ;
   3. gas blocks;
   4. processed wood;
   5. logs;
   6. natural stone.

   Due to the peculiarities of the construction of the first two types, the main thing in this case is the quality of the solution. Since the elements are not laid out in a standard way, this significantly increases the seams. Therefore it is necessary to use cement High Quality and create a thicker solution that will hold more firmly.

   When constructing a spherical building, the following requirements apply to the material:

   1. elasticity;
   2. ease;
   3. strength.

   The frame can be made of either iron or wood. The base is sheathed with small plates, which allows them to tightly sew up walls of such a non-standard shape.

   Advice! If it is necessary to insulate a spherical building, use.

   Roof

   The final stage of construction is roof. As mentioned above, each type of building has its own characteristics. Modern technologies and materials allow you to give the structure a special look without any difficulties.

   To begin with, let us stipulate that when constructing a ball, one type of cladding is used for the entire outer area. Therefore, you don’t have to think about the roof.

   On a note! For a cylindrical roof, any rafter options are suitable, the main thing is to fasten them correctly. They all must converge at one point.

   For domed and arched roof you need to choose rafters that can be given a rounded appearance. Most often it is metal; under technical force, it bends well. But some craftsmen also use wood, however, in this case it must be properly processed.

   Important! After prolonged soaking, it obtains the desired elasticity.

   • Today on the market is slate, ondulin and bituminous shingles, which are best suited for upholstery of non-standard shapes.

The fashion for non-standard architectural forms is returning. And every home owner wants to give his mansion unusualness and originality. This can be done by building a porch. This architectural element will add elegance to the entrance group of the house, enliven general form buildings, and will also serve as protection from snow and rain.

But what type of extension should you choose so that it fits harmoniously into the exterior of the mansion? We will look at what size, shape, configuration, type and style a porch can be in this article. And the most worthy porch options country house Photos from our gallery will be demonstrated clearly.

The design and purpose of the porch

The veranda for the home has become such a common household item that few people think about its role. The main purpose of the extension is to make visiting the home more comfortable for a person.

Since the porch is the center of the building’s facade, it needs to be made as attractive as possible. It is often erected after the construction of the house, so care should be taken to ensure that it matches the style of the mansion. For this purpose, a project for the porch of a country house is being drawn up.

On a note: The more harmonious the overall picture is, the more worthy the veranda itself will look.

Photo of the front porch of a private house - classic design

Types of extensions

Modern types of porches for the house - elegant and comfortable designs, built from modern building materials, which decorate the entrance to the home, making it original and functional. Extensions can be classified into several categories.

Size

The first thing to consider when drawing up a porch project for country and village houses, cottages, small dachas- their size. It is determined by the dimensions of the mansion, as well as building regulations ( minimum width is 150 cm, length - 180 cm). For small house a small porch of a simple configuration that matches it in style and proportions is suitable.

Small extension with neat semicircular steps

TO standard house a medium-sized concrete structure is suitable. Its height is selected individually, based on the dimensions of the mansion.

Openwork metal forged porch

A luxurious mansion has a large porch. It can be low (with a staircase of only 1-3 steps) and located along the entire length of the wall of the house.

A large terrace for a wooden house is a great place to relax

Advice: Having calculated the optimal dimensions of the extension, they are included in the construction plan.

If the building is located on uneven terrain, for a convenient approach to it, a porch of the house with a high base is built. Since the platform is located at a certain height, a staircase with a large number of steps should lead to it, equipped with railings for safe walking along it.

High entrance porch of a private house, photo

On a high porch, rounded columns will not be out of place. These will serve as supports to support the canopy over the outer door.

Advice: using design techniques, columns can be turned into decorative elements, decorating the front entrance of the house, giving it style and respectability.

High front porch made of concrete with columns

Form

If we regard this design from an aesthetic point of view, it is almost impossible to find two identical porches. Today you can find verandas of various shapes:

• rectangular;
• square;
• trapezoidal;
• semicircular;
• round;
• asymmetrical.

Please note: The shape of the porch is selected individually, in accordance with the overall design of the facade. Square and rectangular extensions have clear lines and give the house rigor and neatness, while round extensions give softness and warmth.

Rectangular and square views porch of a private house, photo

The semicircular porch looks unusual and unique. With this simple technique, a mansion can be made more original. The photo below shows a semicircular porch to a brick house.

On a note: It is not at all necessary that the entire structure has the shape of a circle - a rounded canopy or steps with rounded edges is enough.

Add spice to the architecture of the cottage by adding a semicircular porch, photo

A non-standard solution would also be a corner design. A round porch located on the corner of a rectangular house looks very impressive.

The side circular design accentuates the building's exterior

A corner street extension can be not only round, but also trapezoidal or triangular in shape. Complex geometry the structure should not be dissonant with the main structure, but create a single concept with it.

An example of an original corner porch of a private house, photo

Placement in relation to the house

Porches can be located differently in relation to the mansion. This way you can build an attached structure - a horizontal platform with steps located in front of the entrance to the house.

Attached design for a summer house with a semicircular canopy

The built-in porch looks elegant, having common roof with the house. Such a combined extension should create a single architectural ensemble with the mansion and the adjacent plot.

A cozy inner veranda can be used as a place to relax

Materials

When developing a porch design, you can choose any materials that match the style of the house, from traditional ones (wood and natural stone) to more modern ones (concrete, metal, brick).

Type

In construction, there are several structural types of porches. An open structure is an extension with a small platform, not equipped with a canopy or railings. This design is used in places that are used mainly in the summer (for example, in the country).

Advice: Open-type structures should not be built in areas where precipitation occurs frequently.

Open porch with semicircular granite steps

A structure equipped with a roof or canopy is a covered structure. It has no walls, only railings that protect the extension from the street.

Outdoor covered structure

A structure with walls or glass panels and a canopy is called enclosed. The room is a full-fledged veranda, can have lighting and heating and be used as a gazebo.

Original glass enclosed porch brick house, photo

A type of closed extension is a porch with a vestibule. This is a small-area design that provides a comfortable microclimate in the home.

On a note: vestibule - a transition zone on the border with the street, protecting housing from the cold.

Photo of a closed porch to a house like a vestibule

A popular type of extension is a porch-veranda. It is a place for leisure and recreation, and can be closed or open.

Enclosed polycarbonate porch - modern design

A harmonious addition to a cottage made of natural wood would be wooden veranda. And if the extension is closed, it will only improve the thermal insulation of the mansion.

Small enclosed porch wooden house, photo

If the mansion has more than one floor, then you can connect the porch to the balcony. In this case, the connecting element can be columns. In the same way, you can combine the platform with a bay window - the protruding part of the second floor.

Porch with bay window under the balcony

A spacious porch-terrace can be used as a place to relax. The large area can accommodate a table, chairs and even sun loungers.

An open terrace with a porch is located under a common roof with the house

An option for a non-traditional design design is a mini gazebo on the terrace. With the help of plants and comfortable furniture, the structure can be made more comfortable.

Round porch-gazebo

Extensions may differ not only in purpose and design, but also in the design of the staircase. A staircase with one flight is considered standard, but there are other varieties.

Staircase with flight on two sides

Exit to the site can even be organized from three sides, and the staircase itself can be semicircular or complex geometric in shape.

Note: the canopy and railings not only perform practical functions, but also serve as elements of decoration and design of the entrance group of the mansion.

Beautiful staircase built in a semicircle

Stylistics

In order for the extension to harmonize with the house, it is better to think through its design in advance. Thus, a stone structure can be designed in the style of a medieval fortress. To design it can be used facing stone, forging.

Play with contrasts - decorate the stone structure with fresh flowers

Adherents of strict lines and symmetry will love the classic design of the extension in the European style. Its components are a glass door, openwork grilles, and many flowers.

An extension created in the best European traditions

How to make a veranda for a wooden Finnish home? Project of a porch of a wooden house in Scandinavian style provides a symmetrical facade with a porch of simple design (with a canopy and stairs). And when designing and finishing it, they try to preserve the texture of natural wood.

Neat extension in Finnish style

Porch village house made of wood can also be decorated in the Russian style. For this, logs and carved parts are used.

Russian style - types of porch of a wooden house, photo

How to build a porch and what design to choose

The main parameter by which the type and configuration of the extension is chosen is its combination with the mansion. Everything needs to be planned out at the design stage. To prevent the structure from sagging, it must be built on a strong and reliable foundation (according to all SNIP standards). A canopy is erected for protection from bad weather. Thus, the porch of a mansion is not only an important architectural element, but also a relaxation and comfort area.

Bottom line

Porch like business card home, can be of any configuration and size. The most important thing is that the structure protects the mansion from cold and bad weather, and also creates an overall harmonious architectural ensemble with it.

A project with a non-standard architectural and planning solution. As a basis for planning two-story house a semicircle is taken, into which spectacular glazing is successfully inscribed.

What are the requirements for construction? country houses and cottages?

Whatever Vacation home, depending on the region in which it is to be built, it must meet specific requirements. House structures such as the foundation and plinth, windows and doors, walls and roof must necessarily correspond to the climatic conditions in which the construction site is located. Be sure to take into account the condition of the soil, wind characteristics, weathering, then at what depth the groundwater is located, the topography of the territory.

If you adhere to the listed criteria, the house will have individual constructive solutions. For example, in regions where it is cold, it is desirable to have a house with thick walls and small windows, and in warm regions, on the contrary, the windows should be large and the walls thin. The selection of material for the construction of a private house depends on such reasons.

House area 160 sq.m.

The cost of the house project is 7000 rubles.

Choosing the interior of the house.

Furnishing your home is not an easy task; it requires a special approach and responsibility. Creating coziness and comfort in a house with an original planning solution (in our case, a semicircle) is very important. Therefore, when choosing an interior design, you need to carefully think through everything to the smallest detail, contrast and combination of colors, comfortable furniture, complementary decor, and so on. You should also remember that you need to take into account your capabilities and strengths in further arrangement. Your mood plays a significant role when planning, moods are changeable, and renovations will last a long time, so choose a design and bring it to life in a good positive mood.

Today it is becoming more and more important to trust the choice of interior to experienced specialists - designers. When a specialist communicates with the homeowners, for best result When selecting a design, various psychological tests, questionnaires, and presentations are carried out. We also offer preliminary projects, catalogs with many ready-made designs. After all the preferences are clarified, the wishes are taken into account, the designer will offer the most suitable and best option. Try to stick to one artistic direction. This will be an excellent indicator of taste. But if you still choose several design options for the premises, the main thing is not to forget that they are all combined with each other.

There are many different directions. For example, if a person’s life is defined by constant movement, a style such as modern will be suitable. It will emphasize the individuality of the individual. The classic is suitable for those who are committed to clear order in their affairs and thoughts. But you should take into account the fact that classics can be combined with many other styles, leading to original and sometimes unexpected solutions. Youthful and combining high-tech fashion trends - the choice modern people, embodying the most unusual fantasies into reality. Minimalism, which includes only all the essentials, for people who do not want long thoughts and make a quick, but at the same time correct (for themselves) decision.

If you still decide to do without the help of a designer, remember that you are primarily creating comfort and coziness for yourself, and not an object for discussion by others.

It is not necessary to make expensive renovations to create the perfect and modern interior. Often, for transformation it is enough to add and refresh an ordinary and slightly boring environment, simple and stylish elements decor.

A porch is a must for a home: it provides a convenient entrance to the building and prevents the door from being covered with snow in winter. Most often, an ordinary home porch has 3-5 steps, but when high altitude other options are possible for the basement of the house.

It usually has a square or rectangular shape, but there are more interesting solutions with beneficial decorative qualities. Among them are round and semicircular porches, which can be erected from concrete with your own hands.

Features of a semicircular porch and drawing up a drawing

Building a porch in a semicircle with your own hands is a little more difficult than a regular one rectangular version, however, it will also be quite within the capabilities of a home craftsman.

The most popular solution for it is concrete: it is inexpensive, quick, and in addition, it can be lined with a variety of materials during subsequent finishing to obtain not only a durable, but also a beautiful solution.

• The semicircular version differs from a regular porch in a more complex design: preliminary calculations and drawing up drawings will be required to calculate the volume of concrete and the dimensions of the structure. The design is carried out as follows: To build a semicircular porch, you must first determine the width of the area before leaving the house: it should be about half a meter wider front door
• , then two people can calmly separate on the steps. This value will be the diameter of the porch, from which the following parameters are calculated.
• The midpoint of the porch is determined: usually it is marked in the middle of the front door, although there may be other solutions. Using a compass, a semicircle is drawn in the drawings from the midpoint, its radius is half the width of the area.

The semicircles of the steps are drawn in the same way: when calculating, you need to take into account that the width of the treads is 26-30 cm, so that you can comfortably step on them. This value is added to the first radius, and then to the radius of the second stage.

Other calculations are carried out in the same way as during the construction of a regular square porch: the height of one step is from 16 to 18 cm, a higher riser height is undesirable. The porch should have a slope of a maximum of 40-45 degrees, it is better if it is less. Depending on the total height of the porch, the number of steps is calculated, and you can begin marking the territory. You can fill a semicircular porch with your own hands without involving helpers and special equipment

. You will need material for formwork, a reinforcement frame, concrete mortar (it is advisable to use a concrete mixer to prepare it) and, in the future, material for cladding and installation of railings.

What can formwork be made from?

The first question that arises when building a semicircular porch is how to build formwork to give the concrete a rounded shape? Several options can be used:

Preparing the site and pouring the foundation

After this, you can proceed to marking: as you know from the geometry course, the radius of the circle will be the same at any point. From the center of the circle (the middle of the door), it is necessary to set aside a distance equal to the radius of the lower step according to the drawing. This must be done to the right and to the left, as well as along the circumference, so that you get an even semicircle.

The more measurement points, the more even the porch semicircle will be. As marks, you can put pegs between which string is stretched. As a result, an exact contour will be outlined, and you can proceed to the construction of the foundation.

A concrete porch needs a strong foundation, as it itself has a lot of weight. A pit 70 cm deep should be dug along the contour of the porch; a thick layer of sand should be poured onto the bottom, which should be spilled with water and compacted. Reinforcement connected with metal wire is placed in the pit, and formwork is installed along its edges.

The foundation of the porch must be connected to the foundation of the building itself. To do this, holes are drilled in the concrete strip into which the frame reinforcement of the new extension is inserted. The concrete solution is poured, it must be carefully leveled. As a result, a strong connection between the buildings is ensured, and when the porch settles, it will not crack.

The concrete layer is left to dry completely, this usually takes several days. When it gains sufficient strength, it is covered with a waterproofing layer: roofing felt can be used for this purpose. The base for the porch is ready, and you can proceed to pouring the steps.

How to make a semicircular porch from concrete? The most common method is layer-by-layer installation of formwork and pouring steps one on top of the other. Construction work is carried out in several stages:

1. A curved formwork is installed along the marked contour, the height of which is equal to the height of the step. It must be secured with wooden spacers: it must stand as firmly as possible in order to withstand the weight of the solution along the entire contour.
2. A frame connected from reinforcement is placed in the formwork. This is several rows metal mesh, connected to vertical elements.
3. The frame is filled with concrete, and you need to try to ensure that there are no voids in the monolithic structure. To do this, the solution is pierced with a stick in several places to remove possible cavities.
4. The solution must be allowed to dry and gain strength, after which a new row of formwork is installed and the operation is repeated. As a result, all steps are built from the bottom up, and the entire structure will gain strength. A concrete porch can withstand very heavy weight, and it will last for decades.

Knowing how to fill a semicircle porch, you can create original designs: the house will receive a beautifully designed non-standard entrance, which can be additionally decorated with railings and elegant tile cladding.

Why do you need porch cladding?

Although concrete is a strong and durable material, it requires mandatory protection from external influences. It does not tolerate increased importance, as well as sudden temperature fluctuations, but if you install a durable cladding, it can last much longer. There are several options that will help you decorate a semicircular porch in an original way:

• Porcelain tiles. Although it is made from clay, it is similar in strength to granite, which is why it got its name. Tile cladding is most often used not in residential buildings, and in office and public buildings. It is advisable to choose tiles with a rough textured surface, otherwise they may turn out to be too slippery in winter and will have to be covered with rugs.
• Clinker tiles. This is clay fired at very high temperatures. high temperature, which allows it to gain maximum strength. It differs from porcelain stoneware in the absence of a variety of mineral supplements- this is the most environmentally friendly material. You can purchase tiles of various shapes and colors, which will allow you to lay out an interesting semicircular mosaic.
• Paving slabs. This cheap option, such tiles are made from concrete mortar. It is inexpensive, but is not particularly durable: after a few years the cladding will need to be restored. It can have different colors and shapes; experiments with styling will create an interesting result.

All options have pros and cons, so you need to choose not only appearance and cost, but also in ease of operation. To lay clinker or porcelain tiles, you will need to purchase special tile adhesive and prepare the solution according to the instructions. Laying is carried out from the bottom up, first laying out the treads and upper platform, and then the risers.

Knowing how to build a semicircular porch to a house, you can realize very interesting projects: such structures look beautiful if you choose a non-standard cladding option and decorate the porch with a complex, interesting pattern. It is recommended to pay attention to a few more points.

Any owner of a private cottage or estate has at least once thought about which design of the porch of a country house to choose so that it matches the overall architectural style of the building, is comfortable, safe, convenient, cozy, and demonstrates the hospitality of the owners.

Countless options for the porch of a country house, photographs of which are generously replete with the Internet, show us how extraordinary, creative, but at the same time practical and rational the owners are in solving this problem. But such diversity does not add clarity; it is very easy to get confused in the abundance of design solutions.

Semicircular porch with closed vestibule

In the article we systematize information about what types of porches for a home come in shape, style, and size. Let's discuss the pros and cons of closed and open extensions, look at the question of how best to position the steps, and how to properly unfold the staircase. And we will try to fully answer the question of what the ideal entrance porch of a private house should be like; the photos will help us illustrate the most successful ideas for extensions.

Prerequisites

A porch, in essence, is a platform with an adjacent staircase. It can be built-in, designed together with the main building, added with your own hands after the completion of a private house, with its own foundation, or attached-cantilever; it is not fundamental and solid.

An original idea for a private house, a built-in vestibule and open steps made of natural stone

Regardless of the stage at which the porch for a private house was built, the optimal slope of the staircase relative to the horizon is 23-45 °, everything above is an extension ladder, below is a ramp.

Types of the porch of a private house, photos of the proper combination of a side staircase, an open terrace and a glazed veranda

Of course, the porch must resonate with the main architectural concept of a private house; it must be safe, beautiful, comfortable, and meet all the needs of the owners.

Original views of the porch of a wooden house, photo of the fortress extension, where logs and rubble stone are successfully combined

But among other conditions, first of all, the porch should be ergonomic, which means comfortable and practical. All the main parameters for the construction of the porch of a private house are regulated by SNiP. So, according to the standards, a comfortable step depth is 270-300 mm, and a height is 120-180 mm, the sum of the corresponding dimensions of the tread and riser should be 450 mm.

Porch in a semicircle, photo of a small open extension for a private house

The width of the stairs for the comfortable passage of one person is 600-900 mm; at a distance of 1200-1450 mm, 2 people can easily separate. If the porch consists of three or more steps, then it is recommended to fence it with railings 900-1200 mm high; in private construction, the height of the fence is not strictly regulated.

Photo of the front porch of a private house, semicircular lines of steps visually smooth out the massiveness of the extension

Particular attention is paid to the organization upper platform, it is made below the level of the entrance door threshold by 50 mm, as required by fire regulations. The recommended depth of the platform is one and a half times the width of the door, but in practice this criterion is often neglected.

Eclecticism, in the photo there is a project for the porch of a wooden house with a high base, the extension includes a terrace and a covered hallway

The width of the upper podium is limited only by the space in front of a private house and personal preferences, so it can be a tiny patch, or a full-fledged terrace encircling the perimeter of the building.

The patio extension allows you to organize a comfortable place to relax in the open air, and at the same time not clutter up the architectural ensemble; semicircular curvilinear shapes “dilute” the clear geometry of the main private house

Shape, size and design features

It should be noted that modern private construction technologies make it possible to build a porch of almost any shape: rectangular, semicircular, curvilinear with smooth or, on the contrary, sharp lines, trapezoidal, multifaceted, etc.

A semicircular porch to a brick house; in addition to smooth rounded lines, the steps have a vague trapezoidal shape; coupled with massive railings, this design balances the dimensions of the building

The semicircular porch smooths out corners and straight lines; such steps provide comfortable entrance to the home from all sides. The soft outlines of the entrance ensemble further emphasize the hospitality of the hosts. Private rectangular porches made of brick, stone or concrete look very impressive; the highlight here is the lowest step, laid out in a semicircle.

A semicircular step made of rough material looks impressive and original

Trapezoidal steps balance the size of the building; they can decrease in size, but sometimes, on the contrary, they expand and smoothly move into the upper platform. A square or rectangular porch gives the building rigor and graphics.

Corner porch of a private house, photo idea of ​​how to simply and compactly divide the stairs into two entrances

Depending on the size of the upper platform, the porch can be:

• a terrace is a large open area with railings;
• patio - a platform with a canopy, most often without fencing;
• veranda - this is the same terrace, but closed and glazed;
• or just a small extension that protects the entrance to the house from dirt, dust and precipitation.

A large carved private terrace with a porch, eclecticism in the photo, a mixture of Russian and romantic styles, high steps and semicircular arched design of the columns in the compartment formed an authentic gazebo for a pleasant stay

It should be noted that private houses are often built with a high base; this may be due to several criteria. Firstly, the project, which provides for a technical floor, secondly, the climatic zone, in snowy regions a high porch is simply a vital necessity, and thirdly, the difficult terrain. An extension on stilts allows you to make full use of even uneven areas, eliminating labor-intensive and sometimes impractical earthworks.

Closed porch of a wooden house, photo of a veranda on an area with uneven terrain

As for the location of the stairs relative to the main platform, they can adjoin strictly perpendicular to the facade of a private house, approach from one or two sides, or encircle the platform in a circle.

Double-flight porch of a house with a high base

If there is not enough space in front of a private house, a porch is usually placed along the facade, or a turning staircase with several flights is made, with terraces-platforms at different levels.

High turning three-flight Russian porch

Stairs located on the sides, on both sides of the site, are the optimal way out for narrow extensions. Such designs are appropriate and justified if there is practically no space in front of a private house, it is necessary to make a narrow extension, and at the same time provide a comfortable entrance for several people.

Small, narrow two-sided porch for a private house

It is very convenient when the steps are located in a circle from the main platform. Typically this technique is used in the construction of small, low porches, when it is necessary to provide an entrance on three sides.

Porch of a private house with steps arranged in a circle

Sometimes simple, but unusual and original ideas for a porch significantly enliven and decorate the architecture of a private house. As a rule, such an extraordinary approach is required to solve several problems at once; the photo below is a clear example of this.

The corner round porch provides entrance to the house from different sides, and at the same time levels the sloping area in front of the house

One of the most impressive solutions for the porch of a private house, but it is almost impossible to implement it as a separate extension, is when the porch is placed under the same roof as the house, or the second floor or balcony is a canopy for the terrace. This configuration is most typical for a Finnish-style porch, where the entrance is most often located on the side.

Corner wooden porch for frame Finnish house lined with siding

As a rule, such a porch is combined with a veranda or terrace. Similar design the entrance group looks solid, it’s very practical solution for private houses with a small garden plot.

Open porch-terrace in Finnish style

Style and materials for a private porch

When developing a style for the porch of a private house, you can use almost any materials suitable for outdoor use, the main thing is that they resonate with the design of the main building.

Concrete porch for a private log cabin

For private construction, as a rule, wood, stone, metal and concrete structures, forging and carving are used - this is not only decorative decoration, but often significant technical elements extensions, for example, a porch with openwork wrought iron railings and canopy consoles, or carved wooden posts and balusters.

Extension made of wood in Russian style

Sometimes it is the combination of several styles and different materials that results in a stunningly beautiful, original and very practical architectural composition of the entrance group.

Semicircular closed porch made of polycarbonate

For example, the combination natural stone and rough boards gives the structure the solidity, color and originality that are inherent in mountainous regions. Usually this design technique is used to create a chalet style, and it should be noted that it is very popular in Russian latitudes.

Porch-veranda in a chalet style, the rounded edges of the stone contrast in an original way with the clear geometry of the roof

The Mediterranean style of the entrance architectural ensemble is also very popular in modern design private properties. It should be noted that it can be divided into two types. One incorporates notes of Greek and Roman culture; this style is characterized by a large stone courtyard with gentle multi-tiered steps, beautiful sandstone finishing, and heavy metal elements.

The combination of natural flat rubble stone with sandstone elements is always stylish and sophisticated

Another direction of the Mediterranean style synthesized the flavor of Italian, Spanish and French culture. Typically, this type of private porch design is found in coastal areas with uneven land. The extension consists of open terraces on several levels, paved with paving stones or clinker, connected by small stone stairs. The area near the house is usually lined with deck boards and is protected from the sun by a canopy supported by columns. The perimeter of the terraces is surrounded by massive concrete balusters and wide railings; this splendor is decorated with sculptures, fountains and flower pots.

Mediterranean style porch suitable for private properties rectangular shape located in areas with uneven terrain

Separately, I would like to say about the porch-fortress. As a rule, these are relatively small closed extensions with a roof, which is supported by dimensional support pillars: stone, brick, or thick logs. Such designs give the impression of the reliability of a private home; abundant vegetation gives a special charm to the porch.

The closed porch of a brick house, the photo well conveys how simple and laconic forms can enliven the appearance of a building

For rural and country houses small porches with glassed veranda. This design allows you to be closer to nature, and at the same time protects the recreation area from precipitation. In addition, for small private houses this additional opportunity expand living space.

Photo of a closed porch to the house, glass partitions allow you to protect the area from precipitation, and at the same time not block the beautiful view from the veranda

When choosing a look and style for the porch of a private house, do not be afraid of extraordinary ideas. A well-planned architectural ensemble of the entrance group can radically change the exterior of the house, adding sophistication, sophistication, individuality, and at the same time comfort and coziness.

Design solutions there are a great variety, and each private porch has its own characteristics, determined by the architecture, landscape, materials and needs of the owners. And what the entrance to your house will be like is up to you to decide.