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Contemporary Veranda with Concrete Paving Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Living Home
Contemporary Living Home
Cordony GroupCordony Group
Inspiration for a large contemporary back veranda in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
northern exposure
northern exposure
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
Photo by Vern Uyetake
This is an example of a contemporary side veranda in Portland with concrete paving.
Front entrance rehabilitation
Front entrance rehabilitation
StoneworxStoneworx
A grand front entrance was created to suit this beautiful stone house. Custom designed steps and paver area allow for parking and walking as well landscaping features and transitional spaces surrounding the house.
Holbrook, NY Front Stoop, Walkway, Retaining Wall, Driveway
Holbrook, NY Front Stoop, Walkway, Retaining Wall, Driveway
Above All Masonry Design, IncAbove All Masonry Design, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in New York with concrete paving.
Logan - Custom Home Design in Naples, Florida
Logan - Custom Home Design in Naples, Florida
South Florida ArchitectureSouth Florida Architecture
Professional Photography by South Florida Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Elegant Entrance
Elegant Entrance
UnilockUnilock
A big difference is made to an outdoor space when vertical elements are added. This is the case with the added layer flower beds, pillar and steps of this front entrance. The elevation brings this space to life.
Front Walkway Pavers
Front Walkway Pavers
Icon ContractingIcon Contracting
Icon Contracting is a second generation family business serving NYC and Long Island. We have successfully provided residential and commercial services to our clients for over 30 years. Quality workmanship and unmatched customer service are the foundation of our reputation. We strive to do everything we can to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied with our service. Every project is supervised by a member of our family ensuring each project gets done right the first time every time.
Updated Contemporary
Updated Contemporary
Artful Home Staging CompanyArtful Home Staging Company
Loads of space on this wrap around porch, perfect for entertaining guests.
Inspiration for a large contemporary back veranda in Other with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Sun City
Sun City
Stone Deck TexasStone Deck Texas
Tamie Kotowski
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Austin with a water feature and concrete paving.
Screened Porch and Deck
Screened Porch and Deck
PMC Global LLC (Rehab & Property Management)PMC Global LLC (Rehab & Property Management)
Design ideas for a large contemporary back screened veranda in Boston with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Mark Glassford ArchitectMark Glassford Architect
Architect
Photo of a small contemporary back screened veranda in Ottawa with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Home-A-Rama 2020 - Holliday Farms
Home-A-Rama 2020 - Holliday Farms
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Indianapolis with a fireplace, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Inspire @ Marbella Vineyards | Gilbert, AZ | 4594 - Excite Plan
Inspire @ Marbella Vineyards | Gilbert, AZ | 4594 - Excite Plan
Shea Homes - ArizonaShea Homes - Arizona
Shea Homes Arizona
Inspiration for a small contemporary back veranda in Phoenix with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Leawood Deck & Screen Porch
Leawood Deck & Screen Porch
Black Oak Construction, LLCBlack Oak Construction, LLC
Porch screens in place, electrical trim & lighting, porch ceiling T&G painted
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Kansas City with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Perkins Paradise
Perkins Paradise
Noble RenovationNoble Renovation
Award winning project . Gas fireplace Cultured Stone Live edge maple mantel Eze breeze screen / vinyl system stainless steel cabling system led recess lighting rope lighting tiled floor underside of porch is an huge entertainment area grilling deck,
Enatai Mid Century Remodel
Enatai Mid Century Remodel
Medici ArchitectsMedici Architects
Medici Architects
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Seattle with concrete paving and a pergola.
Siding and Deck
Siding and Deck
Matterhorn Houses, LLCMatterhorn Houses, LLC
Alex Zancani
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side screened veranda in Dallas with concrete paving.
Bancroft Custom Residence
Bancroft Custom Residence
SCNZ Architects, LLCSCNZ Architects, LLC
This is an example of a contemporary front screened veranda in New Orleans with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Project 1
Project 1
Gulf Coast Retractable Screens IncGulf Coast Retractable Screens Inc
Photo of a large contemporary back screened veranda in Orange County with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Ada Avenue Wahroonga
Ada Avenue Wahroonga
Lifestyle Home DesignsLifestyle Home Designs
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back veranda in Sunshine Coast with concrete paving and an awning.

Contemporary Veranda with Concrete Paving 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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