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Contemporary Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Garden View Screened-In Porch with Ample Natural Light
Garden View Screened-In Porch with Ample Natural Light
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary back screened veranda in Sacramento with decking and a roof extension.
Lake Washington Makeover
Lake Washington Makeover
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo of a contemporary back veranda in Seattle with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Soft Contemporary
Soft Contemporary
Standale Home StudioStandale Home Studio
The three season porch is easily accessed from the dining area. While entertaining, this space keeps the hostess connected to her guests. The view is a field of trees and wild flowers. The carpet is Beaulieu Smoothe Ave in Midnight. This view features customer Hunter Douglas roller shades for shade and the concessional privacy.
Rear Screened Porch Renovation
Rear Screened Porch Renovation
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Renovation of existing rear screened porch. Project located in Wayne, PA.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Philadelphia with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Ridgeway Residence
Ridgeway Residence
UserUser
Casey Woods Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Austin with concrete slabs, a roof extension and all types of cover.
Rancho da Flórida
Rancho da Flórida
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
automated screens
Photo of an expansive contemporary back screened veranda in Tampa with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Greensboro 3-Season Room with TimberTech AZEK Deck
Greensboro 3-Season Room with TimberTech AZEK Deck
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
This Greensboro 3-season room is perfectly paired with a custom TimberTech AZEK deck, offering this family the best of both worlds in outdoor living. EZE-Breeze windows allow for this screen porch to be transformed into a cozy sunroom on cool days, with a sunlight-filled, enclosed outdoor living space.
Modern Screened Porch Addition
Modern Screened Porch Addition
Housatonic Architectural Services, LLC (closed)Housatonic Architectural Services, LLC (closed)
Large Screened Porch Addition with Access to Existing Deck
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Spurwink Retreat
Spurwink Retreat
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
Trent Bell Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary back screened veranda in Portland Maine with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Green Mountain Getaway - Main House
Green Mountain Getaway - Main House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This house is discreetly tucked into its wooded site in the Mad River Valley near the Sugarbush Resort in Vermont. The soaring roof lines complement the slope of the land and open up views though large windows to a meadow planted with native wildflowers. The house was built with natural materials of cedar shingles, fir beams and native stone walls. These materials are complemented with innovative touches including concrete floors, composite exterior wall panels and exposed steel beams. The home is passively heated by the sun, aided by triple pane windows and super-insulated walls. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Low maintenance deck and screened porch
Low maintenance deck and screened porch
Omar Gutiérrez, ArchitectOmar Gutiérrez, Architect
New deck and screened porch overlooking back yard. All structural wood is completely covered in composite trim and decking for a long lasting, easy to maintain structure. Custom composite handrails and stainless steel cables provide a nearly uninterrupted view of the back yard. Architecture and photography by Omar Gutiérrez, NCARB
Two Story Deck and Swimming Pool
Two Story Deck and Swimming Pool
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Ideal for parties or simply relaxing with the family, this backyard transformation brings style and functionality to a home. Total Project features pool, patio, spa, two-story outdoor fireplace, outdoor kitchen, deck, and landscaping. Photo courtesy of Micah Rogers.
Contemporary Penthouse Rooftop Garden - Santa Monica
Contemporary Penthouse Rooftop Garden - Santa Monica
ecocentrix landscape architectureecocentrix landscape architecture
John Feldman | Photographer We had fun designing the suite of hardwood components including: planter boxes, decks, furnishings. The IPE and Steel slatted fence extensions to parapet walls provide privacy while allowing views out.
Sullivan's Island Pettigrew Street Porch
Sullivan's Island Pettigrew Street Porch
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Photo by: Tripp Smith
Photo of a large contemporary back veranda in Charleston.
Mid Century Ranch Style Update
Mid Century Ranch Style Update
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
This is an example of a contemporary back wire cable railing veranda in Austin.
Olathe Kansas Screened Porch & Deck Design
Olathe Kansas Screened Porch & Deck Design
Archadeck of Kansas CityArchadeck of Kansas City
One of our most common outdoor projects actually consists of two spaces. So, you don't have to choose between a porch or deck. With a custom Archadeck of Kansas City design, you can have a porch and deck. This Olathe Kansas screened porch and deck features: ✅ Low-maintenance, wood-look decking/porch flooring ✅ Custom lateral, solid composite decking board skirting ✅ Low-maintenance railing ✅ Open gable roof/cathedral ceiling ✅ Tongue and groove ceiling ✅ Tongue and groove TV wall ✅ Ambient rope lighting ✅ PetScreen porch screening Ready to talk about your new porch and deck? Call Archadeck of Kansas City at (913) 851-3325 to schedule your custom design consultation.
Chic Modern - Downtown Carmel
Chic Modern - Downtown Carmel
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
This is an example of a large contemporary back veranda in Indianapolis with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Contemporary Porch
Contemporary Porch
Design ideas for a contemporary back screened veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Clutha River Farmhouse
Clutha River Farmhouse
Chaney & Norman ArchitectsChaney & Norman Architects
Photo credit: Graham Warman Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary back veranda in Other with decking and a pergola.
Wallingford Passive Solar House
Wallingford Passive Solar House
Wyant ArchitectureWyant Architecture
Jeffrey Totaro
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Philadelphia with decking and a roof extension.

Contemporary Back 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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