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Screen Porch Poolside
Screen Porch Poolside
The Porch CompanyThe Porch Company
Design ideas for a contemporary veranda in Nashville.
Wine Country Modern
Wine Country Modern
Lorin Hill, ArchitectLorin Hill, Architect
Wine Country Modern
Design ideas for a large contemporary back veranda in San Francisco with decking and a roof extension.
Outdoor Kitchen Grill
Outdoor Kitchen Grill
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Photo by Tre Dunham
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
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Perrysburg Outdoor Screen Room
Perrysburg Outdoor Screen Room
Signature DecksSignature Decks
Medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking.
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.
Upgraded second story deck in Littleton, Colorado
Upgraded second story deck in Littleton, Colorado
Archadeck of the FoothillsArchadeck of the Foothills
Second story upgraded Timbertech Pro Reserve composite deck in Antique Leather color with picture frame boarder in Dark Roast. Timbertech Evolutions railing in black was used with upgraded 7.5" cocktail rail in Azek English Walnut. Also featured is the "pub table" below the deck to set drinks on while playing yard games or gathering around and admiring the views. This couple wanted a deck where they could entertain, dine, relax, and enjoy the beautiful Colorado weather, and that is what Archadeck of Denver designed and built for them!
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.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
OUTDOOR, ALFRESCO, PATIO, by Moda Interiors Perth
OUTDOOR, ALFRESCO, PATIO, by Moda Interiors Perth
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary veranda in Perth with a bbq area.
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Ann Arbor Screen Porch Addition
Rochman Design-Build Inc.Rochman Design-Build Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit.
Rustic Contemporary on the Lake
Rustic Contemporary on the Lake
RDM ArchitectureRDM Architecture
Photos: © 2020 Matt Kocourek, All Rights Reserved
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side screened veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
2019 Artisan Home Tour
2019 Artisan Home Tour
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
According folding doors open from a lounge area onto a covered porch complete with custom fireplace and TV. It allows guests to flow easily from inside to outside, especially when the phantom screens are down and the doors can remain open.
Hartland Pond House
Hartland Pond House
Demetriades + WalkerDemetriades + Walker
Peter Peirce
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Bridgeport with an outdoor kitchen, decking and a roof extension.
Northcote Workers Cottage
Northcote Workers Cottage
Olivia van Dijk ArchitectureOlivia van Dijk Architecture
Home of Emily Wright of Nancybird. Photography by Neil Preito
This is an example of a small contemporary front veranda in Newcastle - Maitland with decking.
Beautiful Back Porch with Stone Fireplace and Swing
Beautiful Back Porch with Stone Fireplace and Swing
Atlanta Porch & PatioAtlanta Porch & Patio
Our clients wanted a double decker covered back porch and open deck with dual fireplaces. The deck was made with rich dark wood, set off by white trim and a natural stone fireplace. The porch swing even converts into a bed! At Atlanta Porch & Patio we are dedicated to building beautiful custom porches, decks, and outdoor living spaces throughout the metro Atlanta area. Our mission is to turn our clients’ ideas, dreams, and visions into personalized, tangible outcomes. Clients of Atlanta Porch & Patio rest easy knowing each step of their project is performed to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and dependability. Our team of builders and craftsmen are licensed, insured, and always up to date on trends, products, designs, and building codes. We are constantly educating ourselves in order to provide our clients the best services at the best prices. We deliver the ultimate professional experience with every step of our projects. After setting up a consultation through our website or by calling the office, we will meet with you in your home to discuss all of your ideas and concerns. After our initial meeting and site consultation, we will compile a detailed design plan and quote complete with renderings and a full listing of the materials to be used. Upon your approval, we will then draw up the necessary paperwork and decide on a project start date. From demo to cleanup, we strive to deliver your ultimate relaxation destination on time and on budget.
Covered Front Porch
Covered Front Porch
Chaffey Building GroupChaffey Building Group
Soundview Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary front veranda in Seattle with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Дом на реке | Barn by a River
Дом на реке | Barn by a River
Фотограф Михаил Поморцев / Pro.FotoФотограф Михаил Поморцев / Pro.Foto
Архитектор, автор проекта – Дмитрий Позаренко Проект и реализация ландшафта – Ирина Сергеева, Александр Сергеев | Ландшафтная мастерская Сергеевых Фото – Михаил Поморцев | Pro.Foto
RENSON Aluminium Pergola
RENSON Aluminium Pergola
Exterior Landscaping and Pools Abu Dhabi & DubaiExterior Landscaping and Pools Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Renson
Design ideas for a large contemporary back screened veranda in Other with tiled flooring and a pergola.
Front Door
Front Door
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Updated front door with new windows and paint.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front veranda in Chicago with concrete slabs.

Contemporary 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.
Portico Addition
Portico Addition
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Portico addition with copper roof. Project located in Ambler, Montgomery County, PA.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Philadelphia with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
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