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Contemporary Veranda with a BBQ Area Ideas and Designs

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Ксения Ашихмина
Contemporary veranda in Moscow with a pergola and a bbq area.
Compact Outdoor Alfresco Kitchen
Compact Outdoor Alfresco Kitchen
Kitchens by MatricKitchens by Matric
To execute this outdoor alfresco kitchen to meet and exceed Australian Fire Safety Standards, we used complete reconstituted stone bench tops and included this beside and around the entire built-in BBQ. Heat and moisture resistant board was used for the doors and carcasses to give a luxurious feel to this outdoor kitchen. Complete with an outdoor dining table and chairs, an outdoor bar fridge and an outdoor rangehood, this space is sure to be bustling with entertainment all year round.
Minnetonka Modern
Minnetonka Modern
Nor-Son Custom BuildersNor-Son Custom Builders
Design ideas for a contemporary veranda in Minneapolis with a bbq area.
Crosby Residence
Crosby Residence
Frederick + Frederick ArchitectsFrederick + Frederick Architects
Outdoor Living
This is an example of a contemporary veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Indlu Lamanzie
Indlu Lamanzie
April BallietteApril Balliette
Photographer: Ryan Gamma
This is an example of a large contemporary back veranda in Tampa with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Batemans Rd, Gladesville by studioJLA
Batemans Rd, Gladesville by studioJLA
Justin Loe ArchitectsJustin Loe Architects
This outdoor kitchen area is an extension of the tv cabinet within the dwelling. The exterior cladding to the residence continues onto the joinery fronts. The concrete benchtop provides a practical yet stylish solution as a BBQ benchtop
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.
ARDEO™ ABODE
ARDEO™ ABODE
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
ORIJIN STONE exclusive custom-crafted limestone veneer blend. Ardeo™ Limestone paving. Photography by Canary Grey.
Design ideas for a contemporary veranda in Minneapolis with a roof extension and a bbq area.
The Hillside House
The Hillside House
SB ArchitectsSB Architects
Outdoor family room. Photographer: Matthew Millman
This is an example of a contemporary veranda in San Francisco with decking, a roof extension and a bbq area.
A large low maintenance deck with a BBQ area with a shade roof over it.
A large low maintenance deck with a BBQ area with a shade roof over it.
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
A custom BBQ area under a water proof roof with a custom cedar ceiling. Picture by Tom Jacques.
This is an example of a contemporary back veranda in Toronto with a roof extension and a bbq area.
DESCO | outdoor living
DESCO | outdoor living
Symmetry ArchitectsSymmetry Architects
This is an example of a contemporary veranda in Dallas with a bbq area.
Зона барбекю в загородном доме
Зона барбекю в загородном доме
Architect/ARXYArchitect/ARXY
Форма властвующая на пространством!
Contemporary veranda in Moscow with decking, a roof extension and a bbq area.
Una cocina para responder a altas exigencias
Una cocina para responder a altas exigencias
Cocinas SantosCocinas Santos
Como detalle final, en el comedor exterior se aplica el mismo pavimento que en la cocina. | Distribuidor de cocinas Santos: Clysa. Fotografía: Kris Moya Studio.
Garden Studio Gym & Yoga Studio
Garden Studio Gym & Yoga Studio
Owl Garden StudiosOwl Garden Studios
Photo of a large contemporary back veranda in London with a bbq area, decking and a roof extension.
Holz-Verandas und -Terrassen
Holz-Verandas und -Terrassen
BioMaderas GmbHBioMaderas GmbH
Dirk Hartmann - Die Holzterrasse
Design ideas for a contemporary veranda in Berlin with a bbq area.
Holz-Verandas und -Terrassen
Holz-Verandas und -Terrassen
BioMaderas GmbHBioMaderas GmbH
Medium sized contemporary veranda in Berlin with decking and a bbq area.
Holz-Verandas und -Terrassen
Holz-Verandas und -Terrassen
BioMaderas GmbHBioMaderas GmbH
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary veranda in Berlin with decking and a bbq area.
Holz-Verandas und -Terrassen
Holz-Verandas und -Terrassen
BioMaderas GmbHBioMaderas GmbH
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary veranda in Berlin with decking and a bbq area.
Garden Studio Gym & Yoga Studio
Garden Studio Gym & Yoga Studio
Owl Garden StudiosOwl Garden Studios
Inspiration for a large contemporary back veranda in London with a bbq area, decking and a roof extension.

Contemporary Veranda with a BBQ Area 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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