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Venice Beach Oasis
Venice Beach Oasis
Spatial Affairs BureauSpatial Affairs Bureau
Porch of original Craftsman house with new windows to match new build material combinations. Garden ahead.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front wood railing veranda in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Elevated Porch Addition
Elevated Porch Addition
Figur ConstructionFigur Construction
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
The Cardinal
The Cardinal
River City Custom HomesRiver City Custom Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back screened all railing veranda in Richmond with a roof extension.
1257 Raleigh Street
1257 Raleigh Street
Art of Home TeamArt of Home Team
Just Listed in West Colfax! Professionally renovated home once featured on HGTV. Rare class 5 flat dry wall finish, sleek euro cabinets, REAL hardwood floors, 14-foot quartz kitchen island, daylight basement, fenced yard, and a 2-car garage. Minutes to Sloan’s Lake, W-Line light rail, bike trails, downtown Denver, and soon to open Meow Wolf. OPEN Saturday 6/26 12-2pm. 3 br 3 ba :: 1,746 sq ft :: $625,000 https://bit.ly/3gUuocx #WestColfax #MeowWolf #ArtofHomeTeam #SloansLake #eXpRealty
Screened Patio adds a relaxing outdoor space
Screened Patio adds a relaxing outdoor space
Renovate Paint and DesignRenovate Paint and Design
This covered porch offered little relief from the Texas mosquitos. RPD designed the enclosure to maximize the space, while allowing great airflow. The screen completely closes in the patio so that no flying bugs (especially mosquitos) can enter the safe space. The water spicket was moved outside the enclosure, electrical outlets were added for lighting and an additional ceiling fans were installed.
Contemporary Porch
Contemporary Porch
Indecor Professional Inc.Indecor Professional Inc.
Large contemporary back metal railing veranda in New York with with columns, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Open Back Porches
Open Back Porches
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
Contemporary open porch designed and built by Atlanta Decking & Fence.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back wire cable railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Palisades Screen porch
Palisades Screen porch
Landis Architects | BuildersLandis Architects | Builders
Photo of a contemporary back screened wood railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Porch with retractable screens
Porch with retractable screens
Sophie Piesse Architect, PASophie Piesse Architect, PA
Contemporary back mixed railing veranda in Raleigh with an outdoor kitchen and tiled flooring.
Cedarhurst Deck
Cedarhurst Deck
Kailey J. Flynn PhotographyKailey J. Flynn Photography
© Kailey J. Flynn Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary back mixed railing veranda in Austin with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Esworthy screened in porch
Esworthy screened in porch
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Photo of a contemporary back screened wood railing veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Kinsey front veranda
Kinsey front veranda
Meyer Homes Inc.Meyer Homes Inc.
Photo of a contemporary front glass railing veranda in Edmonton.
Newport Home - Outdoor Space
Newport Home - Outdoor Space
AR Homes | NashvilleAR Homes | Nashville
Outdoor space of Newport
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary back wire cable railing veranda in Nashville with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Wingspan
Wingspan
Rhodes Architecture + LightRhodes Architecture + Light
Wingspan’s gull-wing roofs are pitched in two directions and become an outflowing of interiors, lending more or less scale to public and private space within. Beyond the dramatic aesthetics, the roof forms serve to lend the right scale to each interior space below while lifting the eye to light and views of water and sky. This concept begins at the big east porch sheltered under a 15-foot cantilevered roof; the neighborhood-friendly porch and entry are adjoined by shared home offices that can monitor the front of the home. The entry acts as a glass lantern at night, greeting the visitor; the interiors then gradually expand to the rear of the home, lending views of the park, lake, and distant city skyline to key interior spaces such as the bedrooms, living-dining-kitchen and family game/media room.
Slade Run Exterior
Slade Run Exterior
MJ Design & BuildMJ Design & Build
We added a beautiful front porch to this classic home to add curb appeal and celebrate the sleepy, pretty street view for the homeowners to enjoy. A shiplap ceiling, gray Trex deck and matte black lighting helped bring it to life.
Arlington Outdoor Multi-Use Premier Space
Arlington Outdoor Multi-Use Premier Space
Groff Landscape Design, LLCGroff Landscape Design, LLC
A fresh and airy porch makeover with a new staircase and a deck landing leading to a lush yard and patio space with outdoor lighting.
Medium sized contemporary metal railing veranda in DC Metro.
Screened Porch Design with Porch TV Wall in Prairie Village KS
Screened Porch Design with Porch TV Wall in Prairie Village KS
Archadeck of Kansas CityArchadeck of Kansas City
This custom screen porch design in Prairie Village KS features low-maintenance porch flooring, a dramatic tongue and groove ceiling finish with exposed beam, and a useful TV wall by way of the existing chimney exterior. Furthering the low-maintenance benefits of the screen porch are the black aluminum railings.
Covered Porch Featuring Seura Shade Series Outdoor TV
Covered Porch Featuring Seura Shade Series Outdoor TV
SeuraSeura
Covered outdoor living space featuring an outdoor fireplace, outdoor furniture and a Seura Shade Series Outdoor Television.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back metal railing veranda in Other with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Serene and Modern Exterior
Serene and Modern Exterior
blue house gardensblue house gardens
Container groupings of seasonal plantings + colorful cushions brighten up the all-white exterior of this modern farmhouse.
Inspiration for a contemporary front metal railing veranda in DC Metro with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Elevated Porch Addition
Elevated Porch Addition
Figur ConstructionFigur Construction
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.

Contemporary All Railing 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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