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The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Brett Patterson
Medium sized contemporary front veranda in Sydney with decking and an awning.
Covered Patio Project
Covered Patio Project
Master Painting & RenovationsMaster Painting & Renovations
Medium sized contemporary back veranda in Vancouver with a fire feature and an awning.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Eric Spurlock Custom Home Design LLCEric Spurlock Custom Home Design LLC
Medium sized contemporary back veranda in Albuquerque with a water feature, stamped concrete and an awning.
L'ile de beauté
L'ile de beauté
jdmcarchitecturejdmcarchitecture
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Paris with a water feature, brick paving and an awning.
Green Basements & Remodeling - Exteriors
Green Basements & Remodeling - Exteriors
Green Basements & RemodelingGreen Basements & Remodeling
New deck and enclosed porch.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Atlanta with decking and an awning.
the daimond
the daimond
Miri Angel designMiri Angel design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and an awning.
Murrumbateman Project
Murrumbateman Project
mezza76mezza76
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front screened veranda in Canberra - Queanbeyan with decking and an awning.
Porch - Side Steps
Porch - Side Steps
Right BuildingRight Building
Keli Keach
Large contemporary back veranda in Other with decking and an awning.
Maison OAS - Annecy (74)
Maison OAS - Annecy (74)
Hü ArchitectüreHü Architectüre
A. Gendron - Photo
Photo of a contemporary veranda in Other with an awning.
Home Staging Irvington, NJ
Home Staging Irvington, NJ
Logan Sapphire Home StagingLogan Sapphire Home Staging
Medium sized contemporary front veranda in New York with stamped concrete 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.
たまプラーザの家(２世帯住宅)
たまプラーザの家(２世帯住宅)
HAN環境・建築設計事務所HAN環境・建築設計事務所
Photo by 吉田誠
Medium sized contemporary front veranda in Yokohama with concrete paving and an awning.
CASA CHARM
CASA CHARM
bymariellamarquez - InteriorismoDecoraciónReformasbymariellamarquez - InteriorismoDecoraciónReformas
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Barcelona with tiled flooring and an awning.
La Casa del Mare
La Casa del Mare
ARCHITROPICARCHITROPIC
Architropic
Medium sized contemporary front veranda in Other with a fire feature, natural stone paving and an awning.
Vivienda en Curtis
Vivienda en Curtis
AD+ arquitecturaAD+ arquitectura
Photo of a small contemporary veranda in Other with concrete slabs and an awning.
Restyling LA
Restyling LA
Didonè Comacchio ArchitectsDidonè Comacchio Architects
albero, sassi, ghiaia, portico, legno,acciaio, cemento
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Venice with concrete paving 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.
Retractable Awning Installation
Retractable Awning Installation
Authority Home Solutions, Inc.Authority Home Solutions, Inc.
Beautiful retractable motorized awning installed in The Villages Community. Authority Home Solutions is a dealer for SunSetter, Americas #1 best selling awning.
Urban Villa
Urban Villa
re:architecturere:architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary veranda in Denver with a potted garden and an awning.
PEPEROMIA
PEPEROMIA
ACOSA ARCHITECTESACOSA ARCHITECTES
La facade de la coursive est rythmée par des claustras en bois. Les séquences soulignées par ces claustras servent de braille architectural afin de spatialiser et intimiser l'entrée de chaque logement.

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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