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Реконструкция дачного участка, дома и бани в городе Самара
Реконструкция дачного участка, дома и бани в городе Самара
Sergeeva ElenaSergeeva Elena
This is an example of a small contemporary veranda in Other.
Woolston Residence
Woolston Residence
Innerchi StudiosInnerchi Studios
Small contemporary veranda in Sydney.
Jenney Porch
Jenney Porch
Mass Architect, LLCMass Architect, LLC
New 3-season screen porch with cantilevered deck and stairs
Small contemporary back screened veranda in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Home Staging - Porch
Home Staging - Porch
Design Directions, LLCDesign Directions, LLC
Design Directions completely changed the look of this Dunes West outdoor space, complete with an outdoor grilling station.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back veranda in Charleston with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Brisbane Exterior Painting Projects
Brisbane Exterior Painting Projects
Bakers & Co Painting and Decorating Pty LtdBakers & Co Painting and Decorating Pty Ltd
#AFTERBAKERS
Small contemporary back veranda in Brisbane with decking and a pergola.
Arnett front porch
Arnett front porch
Step On It AustinStep On It Austin
This is an example of a small contemporary front veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Dettaglio involucro
Dettaglio involucro
Massimo Berto ArchitettoMassimo Berto Architetto
massimo berto
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Venice with decking and a roof extension.
Altman St
Altman St
Fusion Windows and DoorsFusion Windows and Doors
Extraordinary Real Estate
Design ideas for a small contemporary front veranda in Los Angeles.
Carrier Street Renovation
Carrier Street Renovation
Rusafova Markulis ArchitectsRusafova Markulis Architects
Jennifer Coates
Photo of a contemporary veranda in Other.
East Twin Lake Home
East Twin Lake Home
Sidock GroupSidock Group
This photo shows a close up of the porch and windows. Access to the deck is from the master suite and dining room. Photo by A&M Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary veranda in Grand Rapids with decking.
Exterior Cedar Siding Repaint
Exterior Cedar Siding Repaint
Boom PaintingBoom Painting
This was a very challenging project due to the significant siding repairs, discoloration, and rotting that the house had experienced. However, the final product really made all the hard work worth it!
Exteriors
Exteriors
Stone Solutions Inc.Stone Solutions Inc.
A project completed by Stone Solutions Team
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Edmonton with brick paving.
Travis Heights Addition
Travis Heights Addition
Jobe Corral ArchitectsJobe Corral Architects
Casey Woods Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Austin with decking and a roof extension.
Deck Restoration
Deck Restoration
Boom PaintingBoom Painting
This deck was huge! It took some work, but it looked so great when it was complete! We used a solid stain that really complimented the color of the house. Overall, the deck came out awesome and the homeowners were so excited about their new outdoor haven!
Northmead - P107
Northmead - P107
Let's Revamp - Property Styling and DecoratingLet's Revamp - Property Styling and Decorating
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Sydney with concrete slabs.
Upper Saucon Township
Upper Saucon Township
Chestnut Hill Landscape ContractorsChestnut Hill Landscape Contractors
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Philadelphia with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Brentwood
Brentwood
Grub, Inc.Grub, Inc.
Cedar enclosed porch
Medium sized contemporary veranda in Chicago.
Quickboard Ceiling Lining
Quickboard Ceiling Lining
Castlegate Home ImprovementsCastlegate Home Improvements
This is a PVC ceiling lining which is maintenance free and rot free. Perfect for any outdoor ceiling. Quickboard comes in different colours and comes with a 7 year product warranty. You can't go wrong!
Champion outdoor conversation set
Champion outdoor conversation set
HIGOLD Outdoor FurnitureHIGOLD Outdoor Furniture
Champion Collection - A kind of special comfort can be reached by being seated on Champion collection. Both the seater and the back are with super soft foam inside to give body a reason to relax. Each sewing line is able to leave space for air to recycle. Champion will bring you to an outdoor world full of wonder and joy.
Macias Renovations
Macias Renovations
Pablo Segnini ArchitectPablo Segnini Architect
Inspiration for a small contemporary side screened veranda in Perth with decking.

Budget Contemporary Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland contemporary verandas, pergolas, porches and porticos are still handy little halfway houses between your driveway and your front door or your garden and your back door. Verandas are structures that cover an area next to your house, usually over a patio or decked area at the back as part of your garden, and they offer a sheltered outdoor space that you can enjoy all year round. Pergolas are usually separate from your house but offer basic cover for outdoor dining or simply relaxing. Porches can either give you shelter from the rain (perhaps as you find your keys at the front door) in the form of a basic, open porch canopy structure, or be built out into a small room or vestibule where you can remove and store coats, shoes and umbrellas. Porticos fall into the former category of porch design but are much grander than regular porches, usually with colonnades at either side of the door supporting the porch roof and giving a regal touch to the exterior of your home. If you think your home could benefit from a sheltered outdoor structure, either for dining outside or just taking your coat and boots off as you enter your house, take a look at the porch, portico and veranda ideas, designs and photos from homeowners and designers to take inspiration.

How do I choose a contemporary veranda design?

Glass verandas are one of the most common veranda designs because they let in light, offer slight shade and still protect from the elements, while wooden verandas are also popular due to their traditional-looking style. If your garden and house exterior are styled classically then a wooden veranda or pergola may be the way to go and you may want to consider tiling the roof of the veranda with the same type of tiles you have on your main roof, so everything ties in neatly. Wrought iron and glass verandas can also look classic in their style, appearing almost Victorian, and if you have dark framed windows or other ironwork in your garden or home, this style of veranda could work nicely. Metal and glass verandas would better suit contemporary tastes, and if you don't want the normal pitched roof style, look at flat roofs and verandas and pergolas in unique shapes and designs. You can choose to have either a supported veranda with posts, similar to a pergola structure, or a cantilever veranda that protrudes from a wall of your house without support via posts to the ground. Obviously if you want more space under your veranda then a cantilever veranda is the way to go, but the look of cantilevers is not always to everyone's taste. Otherwise you may only need posts at each end that won't have to be large and in the way if you need the room.

How do I choose a new porch?

Think about what you want from your porch – if, for example, your front door opens straight into your living room, you may want the added privacy of an enclosed porch rather than a portico-style covering. Appearance is, of course, all-important; the front of your house, after all, creates the first impression of your home. uPVC porches are great for insulation, but they may not look as good aesthetically. It’s important that your porch design fits in with that of your house, so keep brickwork and materials similar or complementary. Front doors provide a wonderful opportunity for dressing your house – embrace colour and gloss, and add attractive embellishments with door knockers, letter boxes and wall lights. But don’t just take our word for it; take a look around for inspiration. Once you’ve decided which type and material of porch or portico would suit your house – whether it’s a brick, glass or an oak porch, you can now focus on the design and have a look at some great porch ideas from other Houzz users. Find images of traditional wooden porches that give a warmly welcome, large glass porch extensions that dramatically change home exteriors, and pictures of stone front porches and porticos.

Will I need planning permission for my contemporary veranda, pergola, porch or portico?

Usually verandas will need planning permission as they are not classed as permitted development under Class A, but there are exceptions, so check with your local planning authority first. Provided that your porch or portico follows the stipulated guidelines, it will be exempt from planning permission and building regulation approvals. Ensure that the external floor area of the porch is within three square metres and that its height does not exceed three metres. Finally, the furthest edge of the porch should not go beyond two metres of any boundary of the house and the road. If the porch or portico you want is bigger than these dimensions, make your life easier by employing a builder or porch specialist who will handle the planning and building regulations for you. Pergolas, as garden structure, also do not need planning permission as long as they adhere to standard regulations, but again, check online or with a professional before building one.
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