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Contemporary Veranda with a Vegetable Patch Ideas and Designs

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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!
Kensington Project
Kensington Project
Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.
Contemporary front veranda with a vegetable patch and a pergola.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Wickets Design StudioWickets Design Studio
Medium sized contemporary back veranda in San Francisco with a vegetable patch, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Vivienda Unifamiliar en Monteclaro
Vivienda Unifamiliar en Monteclaro
Uriel y del ValleUriel y del Valle
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Madrid with a vegetable patch, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Ankeny Row
Ankeny Row
Green HammerGreen Hammer
Ankeny Row CoHousing Net Zero Energy Pocket Neighborhood An urban community of 5 townhouses and 1 loft surrounding a courtyard, this pocket neighborhood is designed to encourage community interaction. The siting of homes maximizes light, energy and construction efficiency while balancing privacy and orientation to the community. Floor plans accommodate aging in place. Ankeny Row is constructed to the Passive House standard and aims to be net-zero energy use. Shared amenities include a community room, a courtyard, a garden shed, and bike parking/workshop.
Architectural Photography
Architectural Photography
Cavan Hadley PhotographyCavan Hadley Photography
Cavan Hadley
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in San Luis Obispo with decking and a vegetable patch.
Scott's
Scott's
Kumaran DesignKumaran Design
© INDIVAR SIVANATHAN
Inspiration for a contemporary front veranda in San Francisco with a vegetable patch, concrete paving and a pergola.
Vivienda Galapagar
Vivienda Galapagar
LAUFFER arquitectosLAUFFER arquitectos
Fotografías de Francisco Rojo
Large contemporary back veranda in Madrid with a vegetable patch and a roof extension.
Project Green Home
Project Green Home
Arkin Tilt ArchitectsArkin Tilt Architects
The house opens onto a backyard that is being lovingly cultivated as a fruit and vegetable garden. The traditional form of the house is complemented with modern materials and clean lines. Photography ©Edward Caldwell
6432 83rd Place- Patio
6432 83rd Place- Patio
BRP ConstructionBRP Construction
BRP Construction, LLC A design-build firm in Maryland Visit us at www.brpdesignbuild.com or call us at (202) 812-9278
Inspiration for a large contemporary front veranda in DC Metro with a vegetable patch, a roof extension and tiled flooring.
Spring Oak
Spring Oak
Landmark Building IncLandmark Building Inc
Photo of a contemporary side veranda in Los Angeles with a vegetable patch.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Wickets Design StudioWickets Design Studio
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back veranda in San Francisco with a vegetable patch, natural stone paving and a roof extension.

Contemporary Veranda with a Vegetable Patch 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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