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Large Contemporary Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Hasserton - Transitional Prairie Style Lakefront
Hasserton - Transitional Prairie Style Lakefront
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The Hasserton is a sleek take on the waterfront home. This multi-level design exudes modern chic as well as the comfort of a family cottage. The sprawling main floor footprint offers homeowners areas to lounge, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, access to outdoor living, and a luxurious master bedroom suite. The upper level features two additional bedrooms and a loft, while the lower level is the entertainment center of the home. A curved beverage bar sits adjacent to comfortable sitting areas. A guest bedroom and exercise facility are also located on this floor.
Huntington Porch
Huntington Porch
Brownwood DecoratingBrownwood Decorating
This is an example of a large contemporary back screened veranda in Dallas with a roof extension.
Lake Sue Modern
Lake Sue Modern
FG Schaub Custom HomesFG Schaub Custom Homes
Loba Creative
This is an example of a large contemporary back veranda in Orlando with an outdoor kitchen, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Orrong Farmhouse
Orrong Farmhouse
Noxon GiffenNoxon Giffen
Shannon McGrath
Large contemporary veranda in Melbourne.
Outdoor Living in Atlanta
Outdoor Living in Atlanta
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The upper deck includes Ipe flooring, an outdoor kitchen with concrete countertops, and panoramic doors that provide instant indoor/outdoor living. Waterfall steps lead to the lower deck's artificial turf area. The ground level features custom concrete pavers, fire pit, open framed pergola with day bed and under decking system.
Wagner Residence
Wagner Residence
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
Jeri Koegel
Design ideas for a large contemporary back veranda in Orange County with decking.
360DC Become Official Deponti UK Dealer
360DC Become Official Deponti UK Dealer
360 Design Consultants Ltd360 Design Consultants Ltd
360DC are an official Deponti Dealer, and supply and install a range of specialist Aluminium Verandas and Glasshouses for gardens of distinction at great value and quality.
Stone Canyon
Stone Canyon
Kym Rodger DesignKym Rodger Design
This is an example of a large contemporary front veranda in Los Angeles with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Woodhill
Woodhill
Blythe Building CompanyBlythe Building Company
Outdoor living is at it's best with this wide back porch with blue stone floor and wood burning fireplace. The fireplace has custom masonry wood storage areas. It's the perfect place for family and friends to enjoy the big game or for a quiet family evening around the fire.
Screen Porch Addition-Interior Living
Screen Porch Addition-Interior Living
Jackson Construction Services, Inc.Jackson Construction Services, Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
2019 Artisan Home Tour
2019 Artisan Home Tour
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
According folding doors open from a lounge area onto a covered porch complete with custom fireplace and TV. It allows guests to flow easily from inside to outside, especially when the phantom screens are down and the doors can remain open.
Modern Waterfront Estate - Residential Interior Design Project in Boca Raton
Modern Waterfront Estate - Residential Interior Design Project in Boca Raton
Pfuner Design - Miami Interior DesignersPfuner Design - Miami Interior Designers
Pfuner Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary front veranda in Miami with natural stone paving.
Boca Raton Lakefront Estate-For Sale
Boca Raton Lakefront Estate-For Sale
Hollub HomesHollub Homes
7773 Charney Ln Boca Raton, FL 33496 Price: $3,975,000 Boca Raton: St. Andrews Country Club Lakefront Property Exclusive Guarded & Gated Community Contemporary Style 5 Bed | 5.5 Bath | 3 Car Garage Lot: 14,000 SQ FT Total Footage: 8,300 SQ FT A/C Footage: 6,068 SQ FT NEW CONSTRUCTION. Luxury and clean sophistication define this spectacular lakefront estate. This strikingly elegant 5 bedroom, 5.1 bath residence features magnificent architecture and exquisite custom finishes throughout. Beautiful ceiling treatments,marble floors, and custom cabinetry reflect the ultimate in high design. A formal living room and formal dining room create the perfect atmosphere for grand living. A gourmet chef's kitchen includes state of the art appliances, as well as a large butler's pantry. Just off the kitchen, a light filled morning room and large family room overlook beautiful lake views. Upstairs a grand master suite includes luxurious bathroom, separate study or gym and large sitting room with private balcony.
Sea Breeze
Sea Breeze
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Ryan Gamma Photography
Large contemporary front veranda in Tampa with a roof extension.
Screened porch
Screened porch
Johnston Design GroupJohnston Design Group
Meechan Architectural Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary back veranda in Other with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Rustic Contemporary Patio
Rustic Contemporary Patio
Urbanology DesignsUrbanology Designs
Our clients enjoy hosting family and friends so an outdoor living/entertaining space was a must. The handmade table, benches and chairs give ample seating. Check out those amazing muted black pendants! Sesha Smith, Convey Studios
New Creamy Contemporary on 25th
New Creamy Contemporary on 25th
FitzHarris Designs, Architects + DesignersFitzHarris Designs, Architects + Designers
New Contemporary home with hip roofs, paneled box bays, stone patio, screen porch, ipe porch flooring.
Photo of a large contemporary veranda in DC Metro.
Paired Pavilions
Paired Pavilions
Urbane Projects Pty LtdUrbane Projects Pty Ltd
The walkway to the entry of the home highlighted with in-floor lighting and landscaping leading up to a single large pivot door. Photography by Andrew Pritchard Photography
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.
Augusta Walk I
Augusta Walk I
Ryan Miller BuildersRyan Miller Builders
Photo of a large contemporary back veranda in Other with a fireplace, brick paving and a roof extension.

Large Contemporary Veranda 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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