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Medium sized midcentury front wood railing veranda in Other with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
Berkeley Hills House
Berkeley Hills House
Parco StudioParco Studio
The floating bridge between the "tea room" and sleeping addition serves as a threshold between the intimate side courtyard and the expansive back yards with views 180° views to the East Bay watershed. Flat boulders serve as steps and a rain runnel brings water from the souther half of the home's butterfly roof to the "alpine pond."
House on Taylor's Branch
House on Taylor's Branch
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Expansive midcentury back screened metal railing veranda in Austin with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Jones Pierce StudiosJones Pierce Studios
The new porch provides good access to the back yard, as opposed to no access in the original house.
Photo of a large retro back screened wire cable railing veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Hamilton House
Hamilton House
Sonya Lee Architect llcSonya Lee Architect llc
This is an example of a midcentury front wood railing veranda in Los Angeles with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
PineGrove Residence
PineGrove Residence
FM Studio, LLC.FM Studio, LLC.
Midcentury Modern Front Porch
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front metal railing veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Sullivan's Island Remodel
Sullivan's Island Remodel
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Backyard screened porch feauting Ipe decking, mushroom board vaulted wood ceiling, soapstone fireplace surround and plenty of comfy seating.
Inspiration for a retro back mixed railing veranda in Charleston with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Forest Residence
Forest Residence
TG&R Landscape GroupTG&R Landscape Group
landscape, pathlights, outdoor living,
Inspiration for a midcentury metal railing veranda in Charlotte with natural stone paving.
Eclectic Modern Home Remodel
Eclectic Modern Home Remodel
Melton Design BuildMelton Design Build
Our eclectic modern home remodel project turned a closed-off home filled with heavy wood details into a contemporary haven for hosting with creative design choices, making the space feel up to date and ready to host lively gatherings. The main living space that hosts the large custom walnut and steel staircase was a significant upgrade from the heavy wood that closed off other parts of the house from one another. This new staircase is inviting and creates flow from one level to another. The entryway is welcoming with an arched built-in and incredible custom front door. This space also received an upgraded stone fireplace; together with the oversized windows, this space is a cozy gathering space for friends and family.
Complete Custom Home Interior Design
Complete Custom Home Interior Design
Signature Design InteriorsSignature Design Interiors
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back screened metal railing veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Redka Porch
Redka Porch
St. Louis Design + RemodelSt. Louis Design + Remodel
All you need now is a bottle of wine.
Large retro back screened wire cable railing veranda in St Louis with a roof extension.
SW Hills Residence
SW Hills Residence
Don Tankersley & Co.Don Tankersley & Co.
Extension of pool patio that looks out onto the green space.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury side metal railing veranda in Portland with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Palm Springs Inspired Covered Patio
Palm Springs Inspired Covered Patio
R. Apple & Co.R. Apple & Co.
This upper level covered porch, was a blank slate. The client loves color and my inpiration for the space was Palm Springs. We added vintage white rattan & yellow outdoor furniture and gold, pink & blue pops of color from pillows. I also wanted to add texture to the walls by vertically installing Veradek panels that were painted navy blue.
Mid-Century Modern Renovation
Mid-Century Modern Renovation
ActivWallActivWall
ActivWall’s Horizontal Folding Door is made of thermally broken aluminum with insulated glass for high energy efficiency. It is used to open up an extension of the living room to an adjacent screened porch, both of which were added to the home after the initial construction. The custom five-panel door measures 176″ wide by 100.25″ high and is finished in black powder-coat with a U-Channel sill. The timeless style of this product and multiple finish options allow it to fit in with almost any architectural style.
niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
bi-folding doors allow for direct access to the expansive rear yard and enable year-round indoor-outdoor living
Large retro back metal railing veranda in Orange County with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Backyard Living on Felbrigg
Backyard Living on Felbrigg
Elite ConcreteElite Concrete
An award winning backyard project that includes a two tone Limestone Finish patio, stepping stone pathways and basement walkout steps with cantilevered reveals.
Cedar Point: Modern Home
Cedar Point: Modern Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
screened in back porch
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury side screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Forest Residence
Forest Residence
TG&R Landscape GroupTG&R Landscape Group
Design ideas for a retro metal railing veranda in Charlotte with natural stone paving.
Simple Sophistication
Simple Sophistication
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury side wire cable railing veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a pergola.
Palm Springs Inspired Covered Patio
Palm Springs Inspired Covered Patio
R. Apple & Co.R. Apple & Co.
This upper level covered porch, was a blank slate. The client loves color and my inpiration for the space was Palm Springs. We added vintage white rattan & yellow outdoor furniture and gold, pink & blue pops of color from pillows. I also wanted to add texture to the walls by vertically installing Veradek panels that were painted navy blue.

Midcentury All Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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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