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FIDELITY Builders and DesignFIDELITY Builders and Design
Joana Morrison
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Los Angeles with a fire feature and an awning.
Fireplace
Fireplace
Adam C. Dover LLC.Adam C. Dover LLC.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Atlanta with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Fireside Wine
Fireside Wine
MOSAIC [Design + Build]MOSAIC [Design + Build]
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Atlanta with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Berkshire Showhome in Watermark at Bearspaw
Berkshire Showhome in Watermark at Bearspaw
New West Luxury Homes and RenovationsNew West Luxury Homes and Renovations
Inspiration for a large contemporary back veranda in Calgary with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Newtown Pippin Apple - Outdoor Living
Newtown Pippin Apple - Outdoor Living
Apple Tree Homes IncApple Tree Homes Inc
Outdoor living includes large patio with built-in concrete gas firepit for entertaining.
Design ideas for a large contemporary veranda in Kansas City with a fire feature and concrete slabs.
A Selection of our finished homes
A Selection of our finished homes
Nick GageNick Gage
natural stone outdoor fireplace with seating area and roof coverage
Small contemporary back veranda in Phoenix with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Modern Indoor/Outdoor Hampton Home
Modern Indoor/Outdoor Hampton Home
Frank de Biasi InteriorsFrank de Biasi Interiors
Frank de Biasi Interiors
This is an example of a large contemporary back veranda in New York with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Front Porch & Portico Addition
Front Porch & Portico Addition
Cipriani Remodeling SolutionsCipriani Remodeling Solutions
Front Porch & Portico Addition with Fireplace
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Philadelphia with a fire feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Spring Hollow Deck & Porch (Ipe)
Spring Hollow Deck & Porch (Ipe)
TimberTownTimberTown
A view of the ipe deck from the porch shows how seamlessly the two outdoor spaces come together.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Austin with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Carolyn, Beverly Hills
Carolyn, Beverly Hills
Milano GraniteMilano Granite
Linda Kasian Photography
Photo of a large contemporary back veranda in Los Angeles with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
DOWNTOWN CONTEMPORARY [custom]
DOWNTOWN CONTEMPORARY [custom]
Omega Construction and Design, Inc.Omega Construction and Design, Inc.
© Greg Riegler Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary back veranda in Other with a fire feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Aldergrove Residence
Aldergrove Residence
Haven Design WorkshopHaven Design Workshop
Fully integrated covered patio with exposed wood (cedar) beams, soffit lighting, and floor to ceiling wood burning natural stone fireplace.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Seattle with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
The Adela in the Reserve at Weston Lakes
The Adela in the Reserve at Weston Lakes
Makena Custom BuildersMakena Custom Builders
This is an example of a large contemporary side veranda in Houston with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Southampton Family Home | Banks
Southampton Family Home | Banks
On Point Custom HomesOn Point Custom Homes
This is an example of a contemporary back veranda in Houston with a fire feature.
Doña Streets
Doña Streets
LINE architectureLINE architecture
Design ideas for a large contemporary back veranda in Los Angeles with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a pergola.
3559 NW 169th
3559 NW 169th
CCS HomesCCS Homes
Photo of a contemporary veranda in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Outdoor Fireplaces
Outdoor Fireplaces
Fircrest Hearth and HomeFircrest Hearth and Home
Medium sized contemporary back veranda in Seattle with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Spring Hollow Deck & Porch (Ipe)
Spring Hollow Deck & Porch (Ipe)
TimberTownTimberTown
Enjoy a gorgeous view while dining on this ipe porch.
Medium sized contemporary back veranda in Austin with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
French Country Style House
French Country Style House
Scott W Bartholomew ArchitectureScott W Bartholomew Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary veranda in Other with a fire feature.
Mordern Gas fireplace
Mordern Gas fireplace
Builders MaterialsBuilders Materials
The clean, contemporary Solitaire gas fireplace
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Albuquerque with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Contemporary Veranda with a Fire Feature 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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