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Midcentury Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Mid-Century Modern Landscape
Mid-Century Modern Landscape
Inge Daniels Design LLCInge Daniels Design LLC
Covered Dining porch edged with xeriscape plantings in a gravel bed
Design ideas for a small retro back veranda in Boston with natural stone paving 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!
The Jerry Lewis House
The Jerry Lewis House
Moderne BuildersModerne Builders
Kelly Peak
Medium sized retro back veranda in Other with a roof extension and concrete slabs.
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
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back veranda in Other with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Artist In Residence
Artist In Residence
Fair Studio - Email Us Directly: Hello@Fair.StudioFair Studio - Email Us Directly: Hello@Fair.Studio
A simple ADU for an artist that quickly morphed into an outbuilding office during covid. The key to this design was creating flow from the main residence to the outbuilding and outdoor space.
Home Renovation
Home Renovation
DM Design BuildDM Design Build
Custom built screened in wood porch.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back screened veranda in New York with a roof extension.
Dallas Screened Porch And Much More!
Dallas Screened Porch And Much More!
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
Within the porch, there are many custom finish details that help tie the whole space together with the home. These include painting the brick wall gray in keeping with the color palette chosen for this project along with an alternate exit/entry by way of a single screened door that descends into a custom hardscape path leading to the garage and driveway. We also made sure no creature comfort was overlooked in this porch design. The porch has infrared radiant heating, ceiling fans, recessed canned lighting and an integrated sound system.
Lowcountry Bungalow
Lowcountry Bungalow
Indigo Alley InteriorsIndigo Alley Interiors
Photo of a retro back veranda in Charleston with a roof extension.
Perigian Springs Courtyard Home
Perigian Springs Courtyard Home
Soul SpaceSoul Space
timber verandah flowing from living dining and kitchen to rear garden and artificial grass
Medium sized midcentury back veranda in Sunshine Coast with decking 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.
Lowcountry Bungalow
Lowcountry Bungalow
Indigo Alley InteriorsIndigo Alley Interiors
Photo of a midcentury back veranda in Charleston with a roof extension.
Exterior home renovation
Exterior home renovation
Andrew DuffAndrew Duff
After - exterior home renovation, porch rehab, replace roof, fascia, siding, gutters, downspouts
Large midcentury back veranda in Cincinnati.
Dallas Screened Porch And Much More!
Dallas Screened Porch And Much More!
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
Within the screened porch we also built a bar along the left wall. The bar will serve for easy food preparation and serving with easy access to the homeowner’s Big Green Egg located just a stone’s throw as you exit the porch by way of the screened french doors. The custom kitchen/bar/workspace area includes a bar top and along the bottom is a convenient fridge, trash cans, drawers and a spice rack. We finished the bar using the same hardscapes elements we used throughout the space, which include chopped Granbury gray stone with gray Lueder’s stone tops.
Back Porch Living
Back Porch Living
Spahn & Rose Lumber Co.Spahn & Rose Lumber Co.
Beautiful screened in back porch, perfect for summer.
Medium sized retro back veranda in Cedar Rapids with tiled flooring, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Mid-Century Mod on the Prairie - Screen Porch
Mid-Century Mod on the Prairie - Screen Porch
Maharishi Vastu ArchitectureMaharishi Vastu Architecture
© 2015 Jon Lipman
Photo of a medium sized retro back veranda in Other with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Contemporary Cottage
Contemporary Cottage
42 North Custom Homes LLC42 North Custom Homes LLC
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back screened veranda in Grand Rapids with a roof extension.
Beautiful Backyards
Beautiful Backyards
Pella Windows & Doors of WisconsinPella Windows & Doors of Wisconsin
This garden featured behind a large brick house accents the brick and stone patio. Sunrooms on each end of the house have custom Pella windows with white trim and between the glass blinds.
New Project
New Project
Mark W. Canada Architects, AIAMark W. Canada Architects, AIA
Design ideas for an expansive retro back veranda in Austin with decking and a roof extension.
Outdoor Fall Luncheon
Outdoor Fall Luncheon
The MineThe Mine
Fox Salcha Indoor/Outdoor Stacking Side Chair (Set of 2) Whether your style is country or coastal, the Salcha indoor-outdoor stacking side chair from Safavieh is a colorful solution to extra guest seating. Set of two Faux bamboo frame Weather resistant Suitable for indoor or outdoor use Care instructions: Store indoors or cover well when not in use Dust regularly with a small brush or vacuum Spills should be taken care of immediately, before they harden or stain, with a slightly dampened sponge Materials: Polyethylene Wicker, Aluminium Warranty: 30 Day Warranty Arms: Without Arms Furniture Grade: Residential Key Chair Features: Stackable Seating Type: Without Cushions Width: 18 inches Seat Width: 16.9 inches Seat Height: 17.3 inches Seat Depth: 17.3 inches Height: 34.6 inches BackToFront: 21.6 inches
RiverLights Mid-Century Modern 70 West Model
RiverLights Mid-Century Modern 70 West Model
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
Photo of a small retro back veranda in Other with concrete slabs 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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