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Contemporary Screened Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Mid Century Ranch Style Update
Mid Century Ranch Style Update
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Photo by Ryan Davis of CG&S
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened metal railing veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Rochman Design-Build Inc.Rochman Design-Build Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit.
Contemporary Porch
Contemporary Porch
Design ideas for a contemporary back screened veranda in Other with a roof extension.
Wayland Modern
Wayland Modern
Light House DesignLight House Design
Design ideas for a contemporary screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Gailor
Gailor
2SL Design Build Collaborative2SL Design Build Collaborative
Contemporary screened veranda in Raleigh.
Ledge Residence
Ledge Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Fine Focus Photography
Photo of a contemporary screened veranda in Austin.
Waban Hill Rd
Waban Hill Rd
RBL ArchitectsRBL Architects
Photo of a large contemporary back screened veranda in Boston with tiled flooring, a roof extension and all types of cover.
Screen Porch
Screen Porch
Shier Signature Home LLC.Shier Signature Home LLC.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Three Season Cedar Porch
Three Season Cedar Porch
HAVEN design+building llcHAVEN design+building llc
Three season porch has interchangeable glass and screen inserts to extend the season for outdoor living in Vermont.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Burlington with decking and a roof extension.
Phantom Executive Motorized Screen Systems
Phantom Executive Motorized Screen Systems
Minnesota ScreensMinnesota Screens
Large contemporary back screened veranda in Minneapolis with stamped concrete and a roof extension.
new detached screened porch
new detached screened porch
Lewis Greenspoon ArchitectsLewis Greenspoon Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit.
Screen Porch Addition
Screen Porch Addition
Stuart Cohen & Julie Hacker Architects LLCStuart Cohen & Julie Hacker Architects LLC
Stuart Cohen
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side screened veranda in Chicago with a roof extension and decking.
Three Seasons Room
Three Seasons Room
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Photo of a contemporary side screened veranda in Chicago.
NEWTON CUSTOM HOME
NEWTON CUSTOM HOME
MarvinMarvin
This custom-built, modern home was constructed three houses away from the owner's original dwelling, which was a much more traditional and ornate structure. For their new home, the owners desired low-maintenance, single-story living with a contemporary feel. The house was designed to showcase clean lines, natural light and large open spaces to house their collection of paintings and sculptures. Integrity® Wood-Ultrex® windows, with a black exterior finish, met the design, aesthetics and energy requirements needed for the project. In keeping with the modern look, the Integrity windows helped incorporate large openings and glazing areas. As with most modern homes, bringing the outside view into the home is key to integrating the house with the landscape. The large window openings let the view be the artwork.
Eastham Custom Cape
Eastham Custom Cape
REEF Cape Cod's Home BuilderREEF Cape Cod's Home Builder
Screened porch with Azek decking, beadboard ceiling.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Mid Century Ranch Style Update
Mid Century Ranch Style Update
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Photo by Ryan Davis of CG&S
Medium sized contemporary back screened metal railing veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Detached screened porch in Ann Arbor, MI by Meadowlark Design+Build.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Rochman Design-Build Inc.Rochman Design-Build Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit.
Terrain Lane - Screened Porch
Terrain Lane - Screened Porch
UserUser
Whit Preston
Inspiration for a contemporary screened veranda in Austin.
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Photo of a small contemporary back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking.

Contemporary Screened 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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