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Screen porch
Screen porch
Sophie Piesse Architect, PASophie Piesse Architect, PA
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side screened mixed railing veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Backyard Porch Addition
Backyard Porch Addition
Down South ConstructionDown South Construction
This is an example of a large contemporary back wood railing veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Olathe KS Screened Porch Design
Olathe KS Screened Porch Design
Archadeck of Kansas CityArchadeck of Kansas City
Contemporary back screened mixed railing veranda in Kansas City with a roof extension.
Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Built Better ConstructionBuilt Better Construction
Front Porch Renovation with Bluestone Patio and Beautiful Railings. Designed to be Functional and Low Maintenance with Composite Ceiling, Columns and Railings
Complete home remodel with over sized cover porch and new deck
Complete home remodel with over sized cover porch and new deck
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
This complete home remodel was complete by taking the early 1990's home and bringing it into the new century with opening up interior walls between the kitchen, dining, and living space, remodeling the living room/fireplace kitchen, guest bathroom, creating a new master bedroom/bathroom floor plan, and creating an outdoor space for any sized party!
Screen Room Design & Decor
Screen Room Design & Decor
615interiors615interiors
Service provided: Screen room design and interior decoration.
Photo of a large contemporary side metal railing veranda in Nashville with a pergola.
Scalley Residence
Scalley Residence
MasterPLAN Outdoor LivingMasterPLAN Outdoor Living
Can you imagine yourself relaxing on the couch in this outdoor living space?
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back metal railing veranda in Philadelphia with an outdoor kitchen and concrete paving.
Peggy's Front Porch - Before
Peggy's Front Porch - Before
Pocono Exteriors - Winsome Assets LLCPocono Exteriors - Winsome Assets LLC
before
Small contemporary front mixed railing veranda in New York.
St Charles Oasis
St Charles Oasis
Grant and Power LandscapingGrant and Power Landscaping
Photo of an expansive contemporary back wood railing veranda in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and natural stone paving.
Superior, CO Deck, Pergola, & Patio Combination Backyard UPGRADE
Superior, CO Deck, Pergola, & Patio Combination Backyard UPGRADE
Archadeck of the FoothillsArchadeck of the Foothills
This upgraded deck gives this family a kitchen, dining area, and living space to enjoy the beautiful weather in Colorado. Decking and stairs are made of composite decking by TimberTech Legacy in Tigerwood color. The picture frame color (boarder) is Expresso. The pergola chosen is a custom Cedar timber pergola in Hawthorne stain. RDI Excalibur railings in satin black give the deck a very contemporary feel. Archadeck also used an under-deck drainage system system including troughs, gutter, and sealed seams to keep rain, spills, and snowmelt from dripping trough to lower patio. The patio was added to give this family another "room" to enjoy time together including an air hocky outdoor table and firepit area. The patio pavers are Belgard Hardscapes interlocking concrete pavers in Slate & Stone. Paver color is Rio with the boarder in Rio Catalina slate & charcoal bullnose.
Complete Enclosed Porch Renewal and Reconstruction
Complete Enclosed Porch Renewal and Reconstruction
Marshfield Home & Property ServicesMarshfield Home & Property Services
We completely rejuvenated this old deteriorated porch with rotted joists, decking, and wooden framed screens by first reconstructing the PT framing, adding a PT post and beam with two frost footings, Enclosing the underside with exterior AC Plywood, doubling the joists to every 8" oc to accept our new Fiberon composite decking, re-framing the post, adding new 60" sliders (4) and Larson Storm door/panel, complete weatherproofing with membrane flashing, New White Versatex Composite PVC trim inside and out, a new set of stairs with 4000 psi stair pad and uplift anchors, and a beautiful stainless steel cable rail to 36" height from Atlantis Cable Rail Systems. New PVC soffits and fascias also. New gutters to follow.
IM porch
IM porch
Riccardo Lunardelli/O:labRiccardo Lunardelli/O:lab
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary wood railing veranda in Venice with tiled flooring.
Elegant Artists' Prairie
Elegant Artists' Prairie
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Contemporary back screened wood railing veranda in Chicago with a roof extension.
Villa Portokalia, Kefalonia GR.
Villa Portokalia, Kefalonia GR.
Ginny MarksGinny Marks
Rooftop veranda with sea and mountain views
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary metal railing veranda in Other with tiled flooring.
Dendias Residence
Dendias Residence
Nicola's Garden Art Inc.Nicola's Garden Art Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back wood railing veranda in Toronto with a pergola.
Casa vista lago - ristrutturazione e ampliamento
Casa vista lago - ristrutturazione e ampliamento
progetti Arch&co.progetti Arch&co.
Photo of an expansive contemporary metal railing veranda in Other with tiled flooring.
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.
Orient Ave Townhouse
Orient Ave Townhouse
2MO2MO
Large contemporary front metal railing veranda in New York with concrete slabs.
Building Additions
Building Additions
Top Notch ConstructionTop Notch Construction
Here is a sequence from a recent addition we did. From the original porch to the brand new porch with a midnight blue vinyl siding. (STAGE 4-B)
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back wood railing veranda in Boston.
Modern Lakefront Forever Home
Modern Lakefront Forever Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Photo of a large contemporary back metal railing veranda in Chicago with skirting, concrete paving and 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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