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Midcentury Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Ranch 31 - Mid-Century Modern Ranch in the Catskill Mountains
Ranch 31 - Mid-Century Modern Ranch in the Catskill Mountains
Charles Petersheim, BuilderCharles Petersheim, Builder
Generously sized deck and screen porch outside the great room of Ranch 31, a fantastic example of mid-century modern country. Located in the Catskill Mountains, this vacation home showcases danish modern interiors with sleek modern fixtures, blonde wood and white walls.
Betton - Screen Porch
Betton - Screen Porch
Roberts Construction Services, LLCRoberts Construction Services, LLC
Photo of a medium sized retro back screened veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a pergola.
Southdown Project
Southdown Project
Nugent Design Build, LLCNugent Design Build, LLC
A great kitchen addition to a classic Acorn house, tranquil interiors and open floor plan allow for free-flowing access from room to room. The exterior continues the style of the home and incorporates an ipe deck in the front and a screen porch in the back. The kitchen's vaulted ceilings add dimension and drama to an already energetic layout. The two-sided fireplace and bar area separate the living room from the kitchen while adding warmth and a conversation destination. Upstairs, a subtle yet contemporary master bath is bright and serene.
Paradise Lane, New Milford, CT
Paradise Lane, New Milford, CT
Billinkoff Architecture PLLCBillinkoff Architecture PLLC
Photo:Peter Murdock
Inspiration for a large midcentury back screened veranda in New York with decking and a roof extension.
Midcentury Modern 2
Midcentury Modern 2
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Midcentury Modern Remodel includes new screened porch featuring steel fireplace, rain chains, and adjacency to modern terrace - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, Interior Architecture: HAUS with Design Studio Vriesman, General Contractor: Wrightworks, Landscape Architecture: A2 Design, Photography: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Screened in Porch
Screened in Porch
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co.Spahn & Rose Lumber Co.
Beautiful screened in back porch, perfect for summer.
Photo of a medium sized retro back screened veranda in Cedar Rapids with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
Teague Hunziker PhotographyTeague Hunziker Photography
©Teague Hunziker. Built in 1969. Architects Buff and Hensman
Inspiration for a large retro back veranda in Los Angeles with decking and a roof extension.
Mafochouse F
Mafochouse F
MafcohouseMafcohouse
Arnaud Marthouret
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back veranda in Toronto with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Paradise Lane, New Milford, CT
Paradise Lane, New Milford, CT
Billinkoff Architecture PLLCBillinkoff Architecture PLLC
Photo:Peter Murdock
Photo of a large retro back screened veranda in Bridgeport with decking and a roof extension.
Hampton On The Lake
Hampton On The Lake
New Image ConstructionNew Image Construction
Photo of a medium sized retro back veranda in Other with a fire feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
PBH Colip House
PBH Colip House
PBH DesignPBH Design
Photo of a large retro back veranda in Dallas with natural stone paving 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.
Mid-Century Modern, Whole House Renovation in Spring Mill Indianapolis
Mid-Century Modern, Whole House Renovation in Spring Mill Indianapolis
WrightWorks, LLCWrightWorks, LLC
The Malm Zircon 30 wood burning fireplace, and twin ceiling fans of the screened porch. Photo by Christopher Wright, CR
Inspiration for a large midcentury back screened veranda in Indianapolis with a roof extension.
Pemberton
Pemberton
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Stunning midcentury-inspired custom home in Dallas.
Photo of a large midcentury back veranda in Dallas with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
Teague Hunziker PhotographyTeague Hunziker Photography
©Teague Hunziker. Built in 1969. Architects Buff and Hensman
Design ideas for a large retro back veranda in Los Angeles with decking and a roof extension.
Midcentury Modern 2
Midcentury Modern 2
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Midcentury Modern Remodel includes new screened porch overlooking the sloping wooded site in fall season - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, Interior Architecture: HAUS with Design Studio Vriesman, General Contractor: Wrightworks, Landscape Architecture: A2 Design, Photography: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Mid-Century Modern Re-Creation
Mid-Century Modern Re-Creation
Stephanie LaVigne | Photography + ArtworkStephanie LaVigne | Photography + Artwork
Stephanie LaVigne Villeneuve
Medium sized midcentury back veranda in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Hampton
Hampton
place architecture:designplace architecture:design
Our clients’ goal was to add an exterior living-space to the rear of their mid-century modern home. They wanted a place to sit, relax, grill, and entertain while enjoying the serenity of the landscape. Using natural materials, we created an elongated porch to provide seamless access and flow to-and-from their indoor and outdoor spaces. The shape of the angled roof, overhanging the seating area, and the tapered double-round steel columns create the essence of a timeless design that is synonymous with the existing mid-century house. The stone-filled rectangular slot, between the house and the covered porch, allows light to enter the existing interior and gives accessibility to the porch.
Point Lonsdale II
Point Lonsdale II
Stonehouse + Irons ArchitectureStonehouse + Irons Architecture
A small deck with generous steps from a seat around the fireplace while connecting the dining to the rear garden and vegetable beds
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back veranda in Geelong with a fire feature.
Ada Modern Prairie
Ada Modern Prairie
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
Design ideas for a midcentury back screened veranda in Grand Rapids with decking and a roof extension.

Midcentury Back 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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