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Beach Drive Remodel, Camano Island WA
Beach Drive Remodel, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Photography by Lucas Henning.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Seattle with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Casa Corbino - AIA Austin Homes Tour 2013
Casa Corbino - AIA Austin Homes Tour 2013
Merzbau Design CollectiveMerzbau Design Collective
The front porch is clad in travertine from the LBJ Library remodel at UT. Douglas fir columns and beam with custom steel brackets support painted double rafters and a light blue painted tongue-and-groove wood porch roof. Exterior paint color: "Ocean Floor," Benjamin Moore. Photo by Whit Preston.
Outside rooms
Outside rooms
Jobe Corral ArchitectsJobe Corral Architects
We designed the outdoors spaces to serve double duty...a band in the carport, s'mores on the patio and a glass of wine on the porch. Photos by Casey Woods
Robinhood Residence
Robinhood Residence
Clark Richardson ArchitectsClark Richardson Architects
The screened porch, provides a protected space to enjoy the outdoors. The tinted concrete floor is a demur and clever touch, respecting the project color scheme yet providing color and texture variation.
Porch and Portico Combination
Porch and Portico Combination
Phoenix Home ServicesPhoenix Home Services
Photo of a contemporary front veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Clyde Hill Contemporary
Clyde Hill Contemporary
Charlotte VenturesCharlotte Ventures
Design ideas for a large contemporary front veranda in Seattle.
Custom Iron Exterior Railing
Custom Iron Exterior Railing
ANTIETAM IRON WORKS 717.485.5557ANTIETAM IRON WORKS 717.485.5557
James Gunnell- blacksmith & photographer
Contemporary front veranda in DC Metro with brick paving.
BOCH BEACH HOUSE
BOCH BEACH HOUSE
LUZ & FORMA PROJETOSLUZ & FORMA PROJETOS
personal files
Medium sized contemporary front veranda in Other with decking and a pergola.
Bistro Light Bliss
Bistro Light Bliss
Night Light, Inc.Night Light, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Chicago with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
Cara Cara Hollywood
Cara Cara Hollywood
OVERARCHOVERARCH
This is an example of a small contemporary front veranda in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Wauwatosa Porch Facelift
Wauwatosa Porch Facelift
Sebald Millwork LLCSebald Millwork LLC
Inspiration for a contemporary front veranda in Milwaukee.
Elegant Entrance - Steps
Elegant Entrance - Steps
UnilockUnilock
A big difference is made to an outdoor space when vertical elements are added. This is the case with the added layer flower beds, pillar and steps of this front entrance. The elevation brings this space to life.
Upper Beaches front yard
Upper Beaches front yard
Ted Hobson Designer At Allweather LandscapeTed Hobson Designer At Allweather Landscape
Inspiration for a contemporary front veranda in Toronto with natural stone paving.
Better Homes and Gardens Smart Home 2015
Better Homes and Gardens Smart Home 2015
Pella Windows & Doors of WisconsinPella Windows & Doors of Wisconsin
The Better Homes and Gardens home featured Pella Windows & Doors Insynctive smart home technology. This home in Mequon, WI displays a beautiful front entry with a bright blue door.
Custom Homes
Custom Homes
Ron Custom HomesRon Custom Homes
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Toronto.
Horseshoe Bay Residence
Horseshoe Bay Residence
lilydesignlilydesign
Design ideas for a contemporary front veranda in Vancouver with a roof extension and tiled flooring.
El Paso Westside Revitalization
El Paso Westside Revitalization
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Cool, Contemporary, Curb appeal now feels like home!!! This complete exterior home renovation & curb appeal now makes sense with the interior remodel our client had installed prior to us gettting started!!! The modifications made to this home, along with premium materials makes this home feel cozy, cool & comfortable. Its as though the home has come alive, making this same space more functional & feel so much better, a new found energy. The existing traditional missized semi-circle driveway that took up the entire frontyard was removed. This allowed us to design & install a new more functional driveway as well as create a huge courtyard that not only adds privacy and protection, it looks and feels incredible. Now our client can actually use the front yard for more than just parking cars. The modification addition of 5 stucco columns creates the feeling of a much larger space than what was there prior...who know that these cosmectic columns would actually feel like arms that wrap around the new curb appeal...almost like a vibe of protection. The contrasting paint colors add more movement and depth continuing the feeling of this great space! The new smooth limestone courtyard and custom iron "x" designed fence & gates create a weight type feeling that not only adds privacy, it just feels & looks solid. Its as if its a silent barrier between the homeowners inside and the rest of the world. Our clients now feel comfortable in there new found outdoor living spaces behind the courtyard walls. A place for family, friends and neighbors can easliy conversate & relax. Whether hanging out with the kids or just watching the kids play around in the frontyard, the courtyard was critical to adding a much needed play space. Art is brought into the picture with 2 stone wall monuments...one adding the address numbers with low voltage ligthing to one side of the yard and another that adds balance to the opposite side with custom cut in light fixtures that says... this... is... thee, house! Drystack 8" bed rough chop buff leuders stone planters & short walls outline and accentuate the forever lawn turf as well as the new plant life & lighting. The limestone serves as a grade wall for leveling, as well as the walls are completely permeable for long life and function. Something every parapet home should have, we've added custom down spouts tied to an under ground drainage system. Another way we add longevity to each project. Lastly...lighting is the icing on the cake. Wall lights, path light, down lights, up lights & step lights are all to important along with every light location is considerd as to add a breath taking ambiance of envy. No airplane runway or helicopter landing lights here. We cant wait for summer as the landscape is sure to fill up with color in every corner of this beautiful new outdoor space.
Front Entry
Front Entry
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
This updated front yard entry utilizes poured in place concrete for the main pathways and Indiana limestone for accents. Landscaping and color are used to accent the walkways and decorative pottery is used at the front entry for added visual interesting and an inviting feel.
Front Entry
Front Entry
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
This updated front yard entry utilizes poured in place concrete for the main pathways and Indiana limestone for accents. Landscaping and color are used to accent the walkways and decorative pottery is used at the front entry for added visual interesting and an inviting feel.
Hilltop Addition/Renovation
Hilltop Addition/Renovation
Josh Payne ArchitectJosh Payne Architect
Josh Payne Architect
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Boston with natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Contemporary Front 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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