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Canyon Heights 1
Canyon Heights 1
K Henry DesignK Henry Design
Contemporary renovation with the warmth of wood. Interior and exterior spaces flow together. Master bedroom view deck is above. Photo by Philip Jarmain
Lake Knowles - Custom Home
Lake Knowles - Custom Home
E2 HomesE2 Homes
Rickie Agapito
This is an example of a contemporary front veranda in Orlando with a fire feature and concrete slabs.
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.
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
NXG StudioNXG Studio
Brantley Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Miami with a roof extension, all types of cover and concrete slabs.
Modern White
Modern White
Zetterberg Gregory DesignZetterberg Gregory Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary back veranda in Seattle with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Rancho da Flórida
Rancho da Flórida
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
automated screens
This is an example of an expansive contemporary back screened veranda in Tampa with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Modern Prairie
Modern Prairie
J.L. Thompson Design GroupJ.L. Thompson Design Group
SWJones Photography, SWJones.com
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Kitchener St. Vancouver Special
Kitchener St. Vancouver Special
Headland ConstructionHeadland Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Orange County with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
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.
Handicapt ramp, paint and stain
Handicapt ramp, paint and stain
Putnam Handyman ServicesPutnam Handyman Services
wheelchair ramp connected to porch painted and stained.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in New York with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Linterna
Linterna
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in San Diego with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Cube zen
Cube zen
WOM DESIGNWOM DESIGN
Thierry Stefanopoulos
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Paris with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Batemans Rd, Gladesville by studioJLA
Batemans Rd, Gladesville by studioJLA
Justin Loe ArchitectsJustin Loe Architects
This outdoor kitchen area is an extension of the tv cabinet within the dwelling. The exterior cladding to the residence continues onto the joinery fronts. The concrete benchtop provides a practical yet stylish solution as a BBQ benchtop
Chelsea ADU - Dogtrot
Chelsea ADU - Dogtrot
Davey McEathron ArchitectureDavey McEathron Architecture
Leonid Furmansky
Inspiration for a small contemporary front veranda in Austin with concrete slabs.
Pebble Trail Way Project
Pebble Trail Way Project
Studio 853 designStudio 853 design
Photographer: Kevin Belanger photography
Large contemporary back veranda in Ottawa with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Ridge House
Ridge House
GriD architectsGriD architects
Paul Burk Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary back screened veranda in DC Metro with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Roscoe Village Residence
Roscoe Village Residence
Studio NigroStudio Nigro
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Chicago with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Realizzazione nuova dependance-66 Mq.
Realizzazione nuova dependance-66 Mq.
ABiTo s.r.l.ABiTo s.r.l.
Design ideas for a small contemporary side veranda in Turin with a pergola and concrete slabs.
Sky Pilot Drive
Sky Pilot Drive
RDC Fine Homes, Inc.RDC Fine Homes, Inc.
Photographer: Joern Rohde
This is an example of a large contemporary back veranda in Vancouver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
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.

Contemporary Veranda with Concrete Slabs 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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