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Midcentury Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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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.
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/
Photo of a medium sized retro back veranda in New Orleans with an outdoor kitchen and decking.
Kenwood Residence - screened porch
Kenwood Residence - screened porch
Merzbau Design CollectiveMerzbau Design Collective
New office space above screened porch, addition to 1930s bungalow. Photo by Brian Mihealsick.
This is an example of a midcentury back veranda in Austin.
Laramie Residence
Laramie Residence
Ryan Duebber Architect, LLCRyan Duebber Architect, LLC
Laramie Residence - Screened porch Ross Van Pelt Photography
Medium sized midcentury back screened veranda in Cincinnati with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Mid Century Modern Renovation
Mid Century Modern Renovation
Bergeron Custom Homes, LLCBergeron Custom Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a large retro back veranda in Other with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Modern Prairie Backyard Porch
Modern Prairie Backyard Porch
Kelley Design GroupKelley Design Group
Backyard with covered porch with furniture and stone pillars.
Midcentury back veranda in Austin with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Simms Road
Simms Road
Mãkena InteriorsMãkena Interiors
Palm Springs California Ranch Backyard entertaining area with outdoor Bar, Saltwater Pool and Waterfall Spa, all with stunning Mountain views
Inspiration for a medium sized retro back veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Preston Hollow Mid-Century Inspired Outdoor Living Marvel
Preston Hollow Mid-Century Inspired Outdoor Living Marvel
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
We created a screened enclosure over the pool with a matching screened cabana nearby. Now, these homeowners enjoy an idyllic spot where they can read and commune with nature – while protected from those pesky mosquitoes. The screened cabana is the perfect getaway destination for an avid reader. It was built using the same materials as the matching pool cover and the floor is finished in beautiful Travertine tile.
The Callahan at Willow Creek Farms
The Callahan at Willow Creek Farms
Landmark HomesLandmark Homes
Photo of an expansive midcentury back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Haywood House Renovation
Haywood House Renovation
Always by Design ARCHITECTUREAlways by Design ARCHITECTURE
New screened-in porch with cathedral ceiling, showcasing an existing Wissahickon schist stone wall on the right.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back screened veranda in Philadelphia with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Azek Deck, Screen Porch with Kitchen
Azek Deck, Screen Porch with Kitchen
Kliethermes Homes & RemodelingKliethermes Homes & Remodeling
Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling Inc. Screen porch with kitchen
This is an example of an expansive midcentury back screened veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Devonwood Midcentury
Devonwood Midcentury
Neo and AssociatesNeo and Associates
Design ideas for a retro back veranda in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Pemberton
Pemberton
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Stunning midcentury-inspired custom home in Dallas.
Inspiration for a large midcentury back veranda in Dallas with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Fort Langley, BC
Fort Langley, BC
Tamlin International Homes Ltd.Tamlin International Homes Ltd.
Exterior view of covered balcony and patio with exposed wood frames and glass railings
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back veranda in Vancouver with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Midcentury Modern
Midcentury Modern
Michelle FriesMichelle Fries
Susan Gilmore Photography/ BeDe Design Interior Design/ MA Peterson Design Build
Inspiration for a small midcentury back screened veranda in Minneapolis with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
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.
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.
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 retro back screened veranda in Other with concrete paving 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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