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Midcentury Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Village Haven
Village Haven
Silver Maple Construction LLCSilver Maple Construction LLC
Photography by Susan Teare
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back screened veranda in Burlington with decking and a roof extension.
Ranch Dressing
Ranch Dressing
Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.
Renovation update and addition to a vintage 1960's suburban ranch house. Bauen Group - Contractor Rick Ricozzi - Photographer
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back veranda in Other with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Lake Geneva Summer House Remodel
Lake Geneva Summer House Remodel
Cynthia B. Wilson Interior DesignCynthia B. Wilson Interior Design
The 3 bathrooms in this 1970's house were in serious need of remodeling - as in gut and re-build - so the owners decided to have them all done at once and while at it, refinish the floors, refurnish the living room and furnish the new screen porch addition. As a designer in a seasonal resort area, I am accustomed to working with my customers long distance. Using (and e-mailing) computer drafted renderings, product layout pages very professional builders, suppliers and steady communication, my client and I moved flawlessly through the challenges all remodel projects present. My goal was to find fabrics and furnishings that reflected the home's original architectural Mid Century Modern integrity The house has very strong horizontal lines that I wanted to repeat in the furniture, bathroom fixtures, tile and light fixture selections. Victoria McHugh Photography
Golden Valley Mid-Century Modern
Golden Valley Mid-Century Modern
Strand DesignStrand Design
Design ideas for a retro back veranda in Minneapolis.
Devonwood Midcentury
Devonwood Midcentury
Neo and AssociatesNeo and Associates
Design ideas for a midcentury back veranda in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Mid Century Cottage
Mid Century Cottage
James Andrus Construction, Inc.James Andrus Construction, Inc.
Nouveau Photo/ James Andrus Construction Inc.- Design & Build/ Kevin Gossen Architects/ Amy Domas Interior Design/
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back veranda in New Orleans with decking and a fire feature.
Home Addition Takoma Park
Home Addition Takoma Park
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
Screened in porch
Large midcentury back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
PBH Keith Heights
PBH Keith Heights
PBH DesignPBH Design
Inspiration for a large retro back veranda in Dallas with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Montecito
Montecito
Tracy Lynn StudioTracy Lynn Studio
Photography: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a retro back veranda in Phoenix with a water feature and concrete paving.
Venice Island Mid-Century Modern
Venice Island Mid-Century Modern
Dynan Construction ManagementDynan Construction Management
SRQ Magazine's Home of the Year 2015 Platinum Award for Best Bathroom, Best Kitchen, and Best Overall Renovation Photo: Raif Fluker
This is an example of a midcentury back screened veranda in Tampa with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
House on Taylor's Branch
House on Taylor's Branch
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Photo of an expansive retro back screened metal railing veranda in Austin with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Mid-Century Renovation
Mid-Century Renovation
Robin's Nest InteriorsRobin's Nest Interiors
The original covered porch was screened. The long narrow space allows for a grilling area at one end and seating at the other. The potting table is topped with artwork and flanked with extra seating. The seating area is accessorized with decorative pillows, candles and even a lamp! The doggies are NOT for sale!
Porch
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 medium sized midcentury back screened wire cable railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Ranch Dressing
Ranch Dressing
Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.
Renovation update and addition to a vintage 1960's suburban ranch house. Bauen Group - Contractor Rick Ricozzi - Photographer
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back veranda in Other with concrete paving 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
Large midcentury back veranda in Los Angeles with decking and a roof extension.
Custom Circular Gazebo with an Island of Perennials
Custom Circular Gazebo with an Island of Perennials
DC Design LLCDC Design LLC
This gazebo is a place for the homeowner to relax and dine with friends without the company of mosquitos. It is a garden oasis separate from the house where nature can be enjoyed.
Bull Mountain Residence
Bull Mountain Residence
Allee Architecture + Design, LLCAllee Architecture + Design, LLC
Photo of a large retro back screened veranda in Bridgeport with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Home Addition Takoma Park
Home Addition Takoma Park
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
Screened in porch
This is an example of a large retro back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back veranda in Brisbane with decking and a roof extension.
2017 CotY Awards
2017 CotY Awards
Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
Photography by Greg Hadley Photography.
Inspiration for a large retro back screened veranda in DC Metro.

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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