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Contemporary Veranda with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Cleveland Private Residence
Cleveland Private Residence
9th Avenue Designs9th Avenue Designs
Upper Cabana covered and uncovered seating Scott Pease Photography
This is an example of a contemporary back veranda in Cleveland with a potted garden and decking.
Modern House
Modern House
CJ South PhotographyCJ South Photography
CJ South
Design ideas for a contemporary veranda in Detroit with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Low maintenance deck and screened porch
Low maintenance deck and screened porch
Omar Gutiérrez, ArchitectOmar Gutiérrez, Architect
New deck and screened porch overlooking back yard. All structural wood is completely covered in composite trim and decking for a long lasting, easy to maintain structure. Custom composite handrails and stainless steel cables provide a nearly uninterrupted view of the back yard. Architecture and photography by Omar Gutiérrez, NCARB
Maine Contemporary
Maine Contemporary
Phi Builders + ArchitectsPhi Builders + Architects
Sarah Szwajkos Photography Architect Joe Russillo
Photo of a contemporary veranda in Portland Maine with decking, a roof extension and all types of cover.
Outdoor Living & Hardscapes
Outdoor Living & Hardscapes
Epic DevelopmentEpic Development
The screen porch of a Modern Prairie style home with wood burning fireplace in Brookhaven. There is also a huge deck off of the porch. The kitchen opens to the screen porch and the family room opens to the deck...making it perfect for entertaining! Built by Epic Development; Photo by Brian Gassel
Contemporary Woodland
Contemporary Woodland
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
JMMDS created a woodland garden for a contemporary house on a pond in a Boston suburb that blurs the line between traditional and modern, natural and built spaces. At the front of the house, three evenly spaced fastigiate ginkgo trees (Ginkgo biloba Fastigiata) act as an openwork aerial hedge that mediates between the tall façade of the house, the front terraces and gardens, and the parking area. JMMDS created a woodland garden for a contemporary house on a pond in a Boston suburb that blurs the line between traditional and modern, natural and built spaces. To the side of the house, a stepping stone path winds past a stewartia tree through drifts of ajuga, geraniums, anemones, daylilies, and echinaceas. Photo: Bill Sumner.
IPE Deck - custom design
IPE Deck - custom design
Bauhaus Custom HomesBauhaus Custom Homes
Custom IPE deck design, ages beautifully
Medium sized contemporary front veranda in Dallas with decking and a roof extension.
Gold Residence
Gold Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Ryan Theed
Contemporary back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Barcode House
Barcode House
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
Ryann Ford Photography
Medium sized contemporary front veranda in Austin with a roof extension and decking.
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Photo of a small contemporary back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking.
Porch Curtains
Porch Curtains
Coastal Canvas ProductsCoastal Canvas Products
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Atlanta with decking and a pergola.
Enviable Porch Project
Enviable Porch Project
Metamorphosis Design-BuildMetamorphosis Design-Build
A one-and-a-half story home in Minneapolis' Hale neighborhood got a whole lot bigger when we helped these clients add on a screened-in porch. Photo by David J. Turner
Contemporary Front Porch
Contemporary Front Porch
Russ Cletta Design Studio, Inc.Russ Cletta Design Studio, Inc.
Tinted concrete pavers lead to an eco-friendly ipe wood deck overlooking the front garden. photo: Lisa Romerein
Photo of a large contemporary front veranda in Los Angeles with decking.
N+K Residence
N+K Residence
Kirsten Danielle DesignKirsten Danielle Design
Katie Mueller Photography
Small contemporary front veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Conservatory & Sunroom - Hummelstown, PA
Conservatory & Sunroom - Hummelstown, PA
Deimler Family ConstructionDeimler Family Construction
Medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Современный Веранда
Современный Веранда
Photo of an expansive contemporary back veranda in Moscow with decking.
Hudson Valley Getaway
Hudson Valley Getaway
UserUser
Photo: John Gruen
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in New York with decking.
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Detached screened porch in Ann Arbor, MI by Meadowlark Design+Build.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Detached screened porch in Ann Arbor, MI by Meadowlark Design+Build.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in Detroit with decking and a roof extension.
Arlington Forest Screen Porch
Arlington Forest Screen Porch
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.

Contemporary Veranda with Decking 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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