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The Ridges Workshop & Trellis Addition
The Ridges Workshop & Trellis Addition
Remodeling And Repair By CharlieRemodeling And Repair By Charlie
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side wood railing veranda in Las Vegas with with columns, natural stone paving and an awning.
New Project
New Project
Woita HomesWoita Homes
Contemporary veranda in Omaha.
Stone Canyon
Stone Canyon
Kym Rodger DesignKym Rodger Design
This is an example of a large contemporary front veranda in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Vineyard Residence
Vineyard Residence
Carson Douglas Landscape ArchitectureCarson Douglas Landscape Architecture
William Carson Joyce
Photo of a contemporary veranda in Santa Barbara.
Ривьера
Ривьера
ООО GeoGraffitiООО GeoGraffiti
Ксения Ашихмина
Contemporary veranda in Moscow with a pergola and a bbq area.
Modern Waterfront Estate - Residential Interior Design Project in Boca Raton
Modern Waterfront Estate - Residential Interior Design Project in Boca Raton
Pfuner Design - Miami Interior DesignersPfuner Design - Miami Interior Designers
Pfuner Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary front veranda in Miami with natural stone paving.
Vivienda unifamiliar en Argentona (Barcelona)
Vivienda unifamiliar en Argentona (Barcelona)
EOS-AF Studio Orpinell Sanchez-Photographic ArtsEOS-AF Studio Orpinell Sanchez-Photographic Arts
eos-af (estudi Orpinell Sanchez - Artesanía Fotográfica)
Contemporary veranda in Barcelona.
Semi covered porch on the east side.
Semi covered porch on the east side.
Ace AssociatesAce Associates
Design ideas for a contemporary veranda in Ahmedabad.
Proyecto Casa Oviedo
Proyecto Casa Oviedo
ÁBATONÁBATON
Proyecto de interiorismo y mobiliario BATAVIA (batavia.es) Fotografía Belén Imaz
This is an example of a contemporary veranda in Madrid with natural stone paving and an awning.
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.
Beach House
Beach House
Tobal ArquitectosTobal Arquitectos
Javier Cajellas
Photo of a contemporary veranda in Other.
Foam
Foam
Urban AnglesUrban Angles
Urban Angles
Inspiration for a contemporary veranda in Melbourne.
Stunning Warm Contemporary
Stunning Warm Contemporary
Grove Custom HomesGrove Custom Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Portland with a roof extension and concrete slabs.
Flintrock Residence
Flintrock Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Twist Tours Photography
Photo of a contemporary back veranda in Austin.
Black Rendered Extension
Black Rendered Extension
MOOi ArchitectureMOOi Architecture
External dusk view of extension with feature lighting under sunken garden bench
Contemporary back veranda in Cambridgeshire with decking.
Executive Power Screens
Executive Power Screens
Phantom Screens UKPhantom Screens UK
Inspiration for a contemporary veranda in Other.
Летняя веранда загородного дома в коттеджном посёлке Ла Променад2 (Подмосковье)
Летняя веранда загородного дома в коттеджном посёлке Ла Променад2 (Подмосковье)
Архитектурное бюро ГлушковаАрхитектурное бюро Глушкова
Архитекторы: Дмитрий Глушков, Фёдор Селенин; Фото: Антон Лихтарович
Design ideas for a large contemporary front screened wood railing veranda in Moscow with a roof extension and natural stone paving.
Porch & Mudroom Addition- Baltimore County, MD
Porch & Mudroom Addition- Baltimore County, MD
Jeffrey Lees, ArchitectJeffrey Lees, Architect
Porch Addition: Baltimore MD Photo Credit: Mark Schwenk
Design ideas for a small contemporary back veranda in Baltimore with concrete paving, a roof extension and an outdoor kitchen.
Twin Cubes And A Court
Twin Cubes And A Court
Studio LotusStudio Lotus
Image Credits: Avesh Gaur, Ravi Asrani & Saurabh Suryan
Design ideas for a contemporary veranda in Delhi.
Spanish Oaks Contemporary
Spanish Oaks Contemporary
Geschke Group ArchitectureGeschke Group Architecture
Contemporary veranda in Austin.

Contemporary Blue 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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