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Contemporary Veranda with an Awning Ideas and Designs

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Front stoop
Front stoop
John Joyce dba JOMXarchitectureJohn Joyce dba JOMXarchitecture
Design ideas for a large contemporary front veranda in Chicago with concrete slabs and an awning.
LAKE VIEW VILLA
LAKE VIEW VILLA
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
vista dal portico verso il lago. Pavimentazione in pietra, pergola a lamelle orientabili e tende parasole.
Design ideas for a large contemporary side veranda in Other with natural stone paving and an awning.
East 7th Street Residence
East 7th Street Residence
Rogers + Labarthe ArchitectsRogers + Labarthe Architects
Front entry featuring aluminum and glass entry door. Photo Credit - F Carter Smith
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Houston with concrete slabs and an awning.
Exterior Front Porch After
Exterior Front Porch After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Austin with an awning and tiled flooring.
Classic meets contemporary family home
Classic meets contemporary family home
Cordony GroupCordony Group
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Sydney with decking and an awning.
Island Beach House
Island Beach House
Goforth Gill ArchitectsGoforth Gill Architects
Milroy and McAleer Photography
This is an example of a contemporary front veranda in Seattle with natural stone paving and an awning.
Shaw Street
Shaw Street
Jennifer Turner ArchitectJennifer Turner Architect
Nanne Springer Photography
Small contemporary front veranda in Toronto with concrete slabs and an awning.
Lake Austin Overlook
Lake Austin Overlook
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Tre Dunham 2018
Photo of a large contemporary back veranda in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and an awning.
The Ridges Workshop & Trellis Addition
The Ridges Workshop & Trellis Addition
Remodeling And Repair By CharlieRemodeling And Repair By Charlie
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side wood railing veranda in Las Vegas with with columns, natural stone paving and an awning.
Proyecto Casa Oviedo
Proyecto Casa Oviedo
ÁBATONÁBATON
Proyecto de interiorismo y mobiliario BATAVIA (batavia.es) Fotografía Belén Imaz
This is an example of a contemporary veranda in Madrid with natural stone paving and an awning.
Azure | Paradise Valley | Residence One
Azure | Paradise Valley | Residence One
Shea Homes - ArizonaShea Homes - Arizona
Christopher Mayer
This is an example of a contemporary veranda in Phoenix with a fireplace and an awning.
Outdoor Retractable Enclosures
Outdoor Retractable Enclosures
Shade By DesignShade By Design
Pergotenda PT 45 with retractable wall panels and roof.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Indianapolis with natural stone paving and an awning.
Mediterannean Home Design Bay Area
Mediterannean Home Design Bay Area
Wm. H. Fry Construction CompanyWm. H. Fry Construction Company
Substantial canopy with standing seam metal roof over saltillo tile patio at main entrance to Bay Area new home construction.
This is an example of a small contemporary front veranda in San Francisco with tiled flooring and an awning.
Front Appeal Refresh
Front Appeal Refresh
Denovo DesignDenovo Design
Refresh of the existing curb appeal that included resurfacing of existing concrete porch, landscaping, built-in planters, extension of porch canopy, addition of decorative fence and path to the back of the backyard.
Реконструкция дачного участка, дома и бани в городе Самара
Реконструкция дачного участка, дома и бани в городе Самара
Sergeeva ElenaSergeeva Elena
This is an example of a small contemporary front veranda in Other with an awning.
Window Awnings (Drop Arm Awnings)
Window Awnings (Drop Arm Awnings)
Ramapo Awning CompanyRamapo Awning Company
Drop arm awnings for a porch, fully retractable!
Medium sized contemporary front veranda in New York with decking and an awning.
Tree House
Tree House
Rogers Design BuildRogers Design Build
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Other with concrete slabs and an awning.
Exterior Front Porch After
Exterior Front Porch After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Austin with tiled flooring and an awning.
House of Sound and Light
House of Sound and Light
DeForest ArchitectsDeForest Architects
Exterior view of Front Porch and Entry. Photo credit: John Granen
Photo of a contemporary front veranda in Seattle with concrete slabs and an awning.
Lilyfield House
Lilyfield House
Danny Broe ArchitectDanny Broe Architect
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary veranda in Sydney with decking and an awning.

Contemporary Veranda with an Awning 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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