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Contemporary Side Veranda Ideas and Designs

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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.
Шале на Истре
Шале на Истре
ARK BÜROARK BÜRO
Открытая терраса в загородном бревенчатом доме. Авторы Диана Генералова, Марина Каманина, фотограф Михаил Калинин
Inspiration for a large contemporary side veranda in Moscow with a roof extension.
загородный дом | Родник
загородный дом | Родник
TS Design | Тарас Безруков и Стас СамковичTS Design | Тарас Безруков и Стас Самкович
студия TS Design | Тарас Безруков и Стас Самкович
Inspiration for a contemporary side veranda in Moscow with decking.
Дом в Подмосковье
Дом в Подмосковье
Валентина СавескулВалентина Савескул
фотограф Д. Лившиц
Photo of a large contemporary side veranda in Moscow with a roof extension and decking.
Great View Dr
Great View Dr
Sierra HomesSierra Homes
Laura Rice, Sierra Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary side screened veranda in Austin with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Bring in the Light
Bring in the Light
Four Walls ArchitectureFour Walls Architecture
This is an example of a small contemporary side screened wood railing veranda in Auckland with decking and a roof extension.
Cloverdale House
Cloverdale House
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Seattle with decking.
Somerset addition and remodel
Somerset addition and remodel
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side screened veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Exterior
Exterior
atq • Arquitecturaatq • Arquitectura
This is an example of a large contemporary side screened veranda in Other with tiled flooring.
Siding and Deck
Siding and Deck
Matterhorn Houses, LLCMatterhorn Houses, LLC
Alex Zancani
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side screened veranda in Dallas with concrete paving.
Project Merri
Project Merri
Bryanoji Design StudioBryanoji Design Studio
This 26' x9' screened porch is suuronded by nature. Ippe decking with complete wataer-proofing and drain is installed below. Abundant cross ventilation during summer, keeping the bugs out.
Ocean View Home
Ocean View Home
Ideal Design Systems, Inc.Ideal Design Systems, Inc.
Ocean View home with expensive windows, vanishing edge pool overlooking the ocean.
This is an example of a large contemporary side veranda in San Diego with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Fitzroy North Residence
Fitzroy North Residence
DE atelier ArchitectsDE atelier Architects
Photo Credit: Shania Shegedyn
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side wood railing veranda in Melbourne with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Casa Ampurdan
Casa Ampurdan
b720 Fermin Vazquez Arquitectosb720 Fermin Vazquez Arquitectos
Adriá Goula
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Barcelona with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Earth Sky BuildersEarth Sky Builders
Paul SIbley, Sparrow Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Atlanta with decking.
Screen Porch Renovation and Mudroom Remodel in Madison, WI
Screen Porch Renovation and Mudroom Remodel in Madison, WI
Sweeney Design RemodelSweeney Design Remodel
The renovation of the screen porch included the installation of low-maintenance decking, code-compliant railings, new screens, and enhanced lighting features, resulting in a safe, revitalized space that is inviting for people to use throughout the summer.
Screened Verandah - Breezeway - Avoca Weekender - Avoca Beach House at Avoca Bea
Screened Verandah - Breezeway - Avoca Weekender - Avoca Beach House at Avoca Bea
Architecture Saville IsaacsArchitecture Saville Isaacs
A casual holiday home along the Australian coast. A place where extended family and friends from afar can gather to create new memories. Robust enough for hordes of children, yet with an element of luxury for the adults. Referencing the unique position between sea and the Australian bush, by means of textures, textiles, materials, colours and smells, to evoke a timeless connection to place, intrinsic to the memories of family holidays. Avoca Weekender - Avoca Beach House at Avoca Beach Architecture Saville Isaacs http://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/
Middleton Residence
Middleton Residence
Lightwave InternationalLightwave International
To answer the Australiana brief we used barn-like massing offset by intricate timber detailing.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Gold Coast - Tweed with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Wexley | Urban Contemporary
Wexley | Urban Contemporary
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
As a conceptual urban infill project, the Wexley is designed for a narrow lot in the center of a city block. The 26’x48’ floor plan is divided into thirds from front to back and from left to right. In plan, the left third is reserved for circulation spaces and is reflected in elevation by a monolithic block wall in three shades of gray. Punching through this block wall, in three distinct parts, are the main levels windows for the stair tower, bathroom, and patio. The right two-thirds of the main level are reserved for the living room, kitchen, and dining room. At 16’ long, front to back, these three rooms align perfectly with the three-part block wall façade. It’s this interplay between plan and elevation that creates cohesion between each façade, no matter where it’s viewed. Given that this project would have neighbors on either side, great care was taken in crafting desirable vistas for the living, dining, and master bedroom. Upstairs, with a view to the street, the master bedroom has a pair of closets and a skillfully planned bathroom complete with soaker tub and separate tiled shower. Main level cabinetry and built-ins serve as dividing elements between rooms and framing elements for views outside. Architect: Visbeen Architects Builder: J. Peterson Homes Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

Contemporary Side 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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