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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!
Cottage Addition
Cottage Addition
MAAD ArchitectureMAAD Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary screened wood railing veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Covington Louisiana Residence
Covington Louisiana Residence
Peacock PaversPeacock Pavers
Buff colored Peacock Pavers in a running bond pattern are used on the back patio and outdoor dining area of this Mandeville residence.
Photo of a contemporary veranda in New Orleans with concrete paving.
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Pretty Porch
Pretty Porch
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior DesignerTiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer
With a charming fireplace and enough space for a dining and lounging area, the screened porch off the living room is a stylish spot to entertain outdoors.
Aluminum Spindle Porch Railings - 142
Aluminum Spindle Porch Railings - 142
UserUser
This is an example of a contemporary front veranda in Toronto.
Sympathetic renovation incorporating modern and vintage twists for a fresh vibe
Sympathetic renovation incorporating modern and vintage twists for a fresh vibe
Mel Massey StudioMel Massey Studio
David Giles
This is an example of a contemporary veranda in London with a pergola.
1140 Citrus
1140 Citrus
Leader Design StudioLeader Design Studio
Ryan Gamma
Photo of a large contemporary back veranda in Tampa with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Gold Residence
Gold Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Ryan Theed
Contemporary back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Rustic Contemporary Patio
Rustic Contemporary Patio
Urbanology DesignsUrbanology Designs
Sesha Smith, Convey Studios
Design ideas for a large contemporary back veranda in Dallas with stamped concrete.
Ranch Home Portico - Contemporary
Ranch Home Portico - Contemporary
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
New portico overhang addition on a mid-century ranch. Note bracket on extended roof line. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
Photo of a contemporary front veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Ranch Home Portico - Contemporary
Ranch Home Portico - Contemporary
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
New portico overhang addition on a mid-century ranch. Note bracket on extended roof line. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
Design ideas for a contemporary front veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Fall Container Plantings
Fall Container Plantings
KMS Gardens and DesignKMS Gardens and Design
A contemporary planter holds ornamental cabbage, plectranthus and oxalis in a strong and colorful grouping.
Small contemporary front veranda in Chicago with a potted garden.
Ökologische Werte treffen klassisches Design
Ökologische Werte treffen klassisches Design
WohnraumWohnraum
Ökohaus "Naturdesign"
Photo of a medium sized contemporary veranda in Cologne with all types of cover.
Barcode House
Barcode House
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
Ryann Ford Photography
Medium sized contemporary front veranda in Austin with a roof extension and decking.
Modern Front Porch and Retaining Wall
Modern Front Porch and Retaining Wall
Atlanta Porch & PatioAtlanta Porch & Patio
A modern update to an older home in Decatur, Georgia. We added a white wood front porch with a wooden retaining wall and a mix of wood and concrete stairs leading down to the driveway. We also built a cover for the driveway with white columns. 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.
Privacy Screen Fully Retracts When It's Not Needed
Privacy Screen Fully Retracts When It's Not Needed
Five Star Retractable SystemsFive Star Retractable Systems
Kerri Lindley
This is an example of a contemporary veranda in Raleigh.
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.
Porche | CASA RON
Porche | CASA RON
MOLINS DESIGNMOLINS DESIGN
Casa Ron nació como un proyecto de vivienda unifamiliar que precisaba una simple reforma de re-styling . Pero, una vez empezado el programa de reformas, acabó convirtiéndose en un proyecto integral de interiorismo y decoración, tanto exterior como interior. Esta vivienda unifamiliar, ubicada en pleno centro de la ciudad de Barcelona, adquiere un diseño de interiores totalmente acomodado y acondicionado a los nuevos tiempos. Asimismo, se convierte en uno de los proyectos de arquitectura más osados para Molins Design, tanto por el interiorismo adoptado, así como por la decoración escogida.
Porch Curtains
Porch Curtains
Coastal Canvas ProductsCoastal Canvas Products
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Atlanta with decking and a pergola.

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.
Paved Stoops
Paved Stoops
Elan Landscape Development Inc.Elan Landscape Development Inc.
Dan Wells
Inspiration for a contemporary front veranda in Chicago with a potted garden and brick paving.
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