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Contemporary Veranda with with Columns Ideas and Designs

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#7737 Petra Horizontal Porch Rail
#7737 Petra Horizontal Porch Rail
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front metal railing veranda in Detroit with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
Entheogenic Design
Entheogenic Design
The Vrindavan ProjectThe Vrindavan Project
#thevrindavanproject ranjeet.mukherjee@gmail.com thevrindavanproject@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/The.Vrindavan.Project
Northwest Contemporary | Front Porch
Northwest Contemporary | Front Porch
Sierra Homes PNWSierra Homes PNW
This is an example of a contemporary front veranda in Seattle with with columns.
WRIGHT COTTAGE
WRIGHT COTTAGE
Holsman Architecture + Design, LLCHolsman Architecture + Design, LLC
Photo of a large contemporary front veranda in Other with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living Amenities
Outdoor Living Amenities
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
This porch features a custom low-maintenance pergola with Roman columns and metal porch railings. The porch also boasts custom low-maintenance planter boxes.
Johnston Trex Transcend Deck & Open Porch
Johnston Trex Transcend Deck & Open Porch
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Deck and Open Porch featuring Trex Transcend decking, cedar-fishing ceiling and posts, stone columns and rail countertop
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Other with with columns.
Contemporary Porch
Contemporary Porch
Indecor Professional Inc.Indecor Professional Inc.
Large contemporary back metal railing veranda in New York with with columns, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Slade Run Exterior
Slade Run Exterior
MJ Design & BuildMJ Design & Build
We added a beautiful front porch to this classic home to add curb appeal and celebrate the sleepy, pretty street view for the homeowners to enjoy. A shiplap ceiling, gray Trex deck and matte black lighting helped bring it to life.
Maple Street
Maple Street
Marina Rubina, ArchitectMarina Rubina, Architect
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Philadelphia with with columns and natural stone paving.
Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Stephen Moser ArchitectStephen Moser Architect
The generous back porch facing the bay was reconfigured—structural beams supporting the roof were raised—to improve the view of the bay.
This is an example of a large contemporary back veranda in New York with with columns and a roof extension.
Contemporary house retreat
Contemporary house retreat
BINYAN architecture studioBINYAN architecture studio
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front wire cable railing veranda in Other with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
MBC Building & Remodeling, LLCMBC Building & Remodeling, LLC
DURING MBC: Custom door built into the skirting to allow access under the porch.
Large contemporary back mixed railing veranda in Other with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Gamma Beta
Gamma Beta
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Large contemporary back veranda in Tampa with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Intentional & Elegant Modern Prairie-Style Home in Town & Country, MO
Intentional & Elegant Modern Prairie-Style Home in Town & Country, MO
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
The covered patio is reached through the large double-sliding doors. Stacked stone columns and a wood-finished ceiling compliment the mid-century modern design of the home. The c-shaped floor plan wraps around the outdoor area.
Contemporary Porch
Contemporary Porch
Indecor Professional Inc.Indecor Professional Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary back metal railing veranda in New York with with columns, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
MBC Building & Remodeling, LLCMBC Building & Remodeling, LLC
AFTER MBC
Inspiration for a large contemporary back mixed railing veranda in Other with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Gamma Beta
Gamma Beta
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Inspiration for a large contemporary back veranda in Tampa with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
2019 St Jude Dream Home
2019 St Jude Dream Home
McLain Homes, LLCMcLain Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a contemporary back veranda in Other with with columns and a roof extension.
East Cobb Dramatic Backyard Makeover
East Cobb Dramatic Backyard Makeover
Atlanta Curb AppealAtlanta Curb Appeal
Underdecking porch. Atlanta Curb Appeal also added some visual panache by dressing up the columns, screen frames, and posts with cedar. Cedar is truly a gorgeous choice for decks. Wood stains were also applied to increase durability and to add color. It’s fun to have options! The flooring that was chosen for this new East Cobb deck and porch was also cedar. While most people choose pressure-treated pine in the South for savings, the cedar is a beautiful wood that allows the deck to smell and look fabulous! It’s worth it if it’s in the budget!
WRIGHT COTTAGE
WRIGHT COTTAGE
Holsman Architecture + Design, LLCHolsman Architecture + Design, LLC
Inspiration for a large contemporary front veranda in Other with with columns, decking and a roof extension.

Contemporary Veranda with with Columns 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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