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Contemporary Mixed Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Triple P Project- Pavers, Pergola, and Fire Pit!
Triple P Project- Pavers, Pergola, and Fire Pit!
Kansas City HardscapesKansas City Hardscapes
Check out his pretty cool project was in Overland Park Kansas. It has the following features: paver patio, fire pit, pergola with a bar top, and lighting! To check out more projects like this one head on over to our website!
Buchanan River House
Buchanan River House
Searl Lamaster Howe ArchitectsSearl Lamaster Howe Architects
A small porch is tucked between the house's oversized granite chminey and the guest bedroom wing. Skylights bring in light flitered by the tree canopy.
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
Prairie Village Open Porch Design
Prairie Village Open Porch Design
Archadeck of Kansas CityArchadeck of Kansas City
Archadeck of Kansas City took this aging outdoor space to all-new heights! These Prairie Village homeowners now have a custom covered porch that offers ultimate usability. This Prairie Village Kansas porch features: ✔️ Low-maintenance decking & railing ✔️ Tall gable roof/cathedral porch ceiling ✔️ Decorative gable trim detail ✔️ Tongue and groove ceiling finish ✔️ Porch skylights ✔️ Radiant heating ✔️ Ceiling fan ✔️ Recessed lighting ✔️ Easy access to side patio for grilling If you are considering a new porch design for your home, call Archadeck of Kansas City at (913) 851-3325.
Jamestown NC 3-Season Room with Attached Deck
Jamestown NC 3-Season Room with Attached Deck
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
Jamestown 3-season porch with adjustable vinyl windows, attached deck, and custom railings.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back mixed railing veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Entheogenic Design
Entheogenic Design
The Vrindavan ProjectThe Vrindavan Project
#thevrindavanproject ranjeet.mukherjee@gmail.com thevrindavanproject@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/The.Vrindavan.Project
Anderson Springs CA
Anderson Springs CA
Christine Mattsson remodeling consultantChristine Mattsson remodeling consultant
Medium sized contemporary front mixed railing veranda in Other.
Front Porch and Siding Replacement
Front Porch and Siding Replacement
Troin Construction LLCTroin Construction LLC
The photo showcases a newly added front porch to a home, adding a touch of sophistication and style to the property. The porch is designed with a crisp, white aesthetic, creating a bright and inviting entrance that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The white finish provides a fresh and modern look, while the sleek, clean lines of the design convey a sense of sophistication and elegance. The porch is constructed with quality materials, featuring a solid foundation, sturdy flooring, and a supportive railing. The railing is designed with style in mind, offering both safety and beauty, with a white finish that perfectly complements the overall aesthetic of the porch. The new front porch is a true extension of the living space, offering a comfortable and inviting area for homeowners to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The addition of this stylish front porch is a smart investment, increasing the value, functionality, and visual appeal of the home.
The Ark on Alma
The Ark on Alma
BTM Constructions Pty LtdBTM Constructions Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary front mixed railing veranda in Sydney with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Beach Wood Front Porch and Back Deck
Beach Wood Front Porch and Back Deck
LANAI Premium Plank DeckingLANAI Premium Plank Decking
This full front and back deck project uses our Beach Wood PVC decking. The porch makes use of elegant decor and large planter boxes.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front mixed railing veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Morrison Earth House
Morrison Earth House
BONSAIBONSAI
Inspiration for a small contemporary front screened mixed railing veranda in Denver with concrete paving and a roof extension.
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Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.
Contemporary Beach House Architect: Kersting Architecture Contractor: David Lennard Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front mixed railing veranda in Wilmington with decking and a roof extension.
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
MBC Building & Remodeling, LLCMBC Building & Remodeling, LLC
DURING MBC: Custom door built into the skirting to allow access under the porch.
Large contemporary back mixed railing veranda in Other with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
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.
Malahide
Malahide
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Edward Cullen mALCI - Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design, Dublin, Ireland 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back mixed railing veranda in Dublin with a fire feature, concrete paving and an awning.
Screened Porch for A Pandemic
Screened Porch for A Pandemic
Pierce Lamb ArchitectsPierce Lamb Architects
The deck geometry responds to varied elements in the split-level house, including multiple rooflines, window/door heights, and a horizontal water-table midway up the main house wall. These elements set the locations for the transom, handrail, and roofline at the screened porch addition.
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.
Bailey Screened Porch & Deck
Bailey Screened Porch & Deck
Horizons Unlimited Home Improvements, Inc.Horizons Unlimited Home Improvements, Inc.
Contemporary screened porch using Sunspace windows with vinyl screens in front and normal screens exterior. Makes it a 4 season space. Dual ceiling fans, all azek and vinyl on interior and exterior - no maintenance. Cedar ceiling with recessed lighting. Low voltage lighting at all caps and stairs.
Highlands Cove
Highlands Cove
Black Rock Design | BuildBlack Rock Design | Build
Custom built grilling station.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened mixed railing veranda in Other with a roof extension.
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.

Contemporary Mixed 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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