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Midcentury Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Artisan Home Tour Summer 2023
Artisan Home Tour Summer 2023
Housing First MinnesotaHousing First Minnesota
Porch with swing and outdoor tile flooring
Design ideas for a retro veranda in Minneapolis.
Chunns Cove Addition
Chunns Cove Addition
Brooke Kern Interior Design, LLCBrooke Kern Interior Design, LLC
Photo of a midcentury veranda in Other.
Studwell
Studwell
Gabor + Allen, inc.Gabor + Allen, inc.
Design ideas for a retro veranda in Los Angeles.
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Kensington Mid-Century Addition/Renovation
Kensington Mid-Century Addition/Renovation
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Medium sized retro front veranda in DC Metro with concrete paving 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
Medium sized retro back veranda in Other with concrete 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.
Westwood Terrace Remodel
Westwood Terrace Remodel
Studio H+LStudio H+L
Photo by Paul Bardagjy
Inspiration for a retro side screened veranda in Austin with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Mt. Laurel
Mt. Laurel
Melde Construction CompanyMelde Construction Company
Casey Dunn
Photo of a retro back veranda in Austin with concrete paving and a pergola.
Devonwood Midcentury
Devonwood Midcentury
Neo and AssociatesNeo and Associates
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back veranda in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Laramie Residence
Laramie Residence
Ryan Duebber Architect, LLCRyan Duebber Architect, LLC
Laramie Residence - Screened porch Ross Van Pelt Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back screened veranda in Cincinnati with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Mid Century Modern House Remodel and Staging
Mid Century Modern House Remodel and Staging
At Home Design and StagingAt Home Design and Staging
Breezy screened porch with wooded views Jonathan Thrasher
This is an example of a retro back screened veranda in Grand Rapids with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Porch, Garage and Facade Facelift for a Ranch-Style Home
Porch, Garage and Facade Facelift for a Ranch-Style Home
Ben Tyler Building & RemodelingBen Tyler Building & Remodeling
Photos by Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling
Inspiration for a retro veranda in Louisville.
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.
Ada Modern Prairie
Ada Modern Prairie
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
This is an example of a retro back screened veranda in Grand Rapids with decking and a roof extension.
Riverside
Riverside
Eric Meglasson, ArchitectEric Meglasson, Architect
Photo of a midcentury veranda in Other.
1800 Allegria
1800 Allegria
Workshop No. 5Workshop No. 5
Design ideas for a midcentury veranda in Austin.
2020 Haciendas Parade of Homes Winner- Mid Century Modern
2020 Haciendas Parade of Homes Winner- Mid Century Modern
Prull Custom BuildersPrull Custom Builders
Bordering on 68,000 unobstructed acres of the Bureau of Land Management, this exquisite home commands dramatic mountain & prairie views, from the majestic Sangre de Cristos to the east to the extensive stretches of the Jemez/Badlands to the west. Designed in the Mid-Century Modern vernacular ‘form follows function’ the structure presents with clean rectilinear lines, sloping roofs, and organic use of materials, incorporating steel, stone and stucco, deeply etched with endless sheets of glass, providing a seamless indoor/outdoor flow. Distinguishing features showcase 3 sloping roofs piercing the glass with 3” tongue and groove Alaskan Yellow Cedar, bringing one continuous ceiling plane inside/out. In sharp contrast, highly polished concrete micro-slab floors glisten softly under the voluminous illumination of LED recessed lighting. Cantilevered portals, with stepped metal fascia, frame out the 3 sections of the home, as they wraparound the bold enveloping walls. The natural use of wood, between African teak and walnut, bring warmth in both the custom interior doors and cabinetry. Most spectacular to the home’s design and connectivity, and prominently positioned in 3 key passageways, include a floor to ceiling glass atrium luxuriating in natural light between the kitchen and family room, a sleek 10 foot stretch of glass hallway connecting the master and main living wings, and a massive 600 pound cold rolled plate steel entry door, with patinaed oversized brass handle, all symmetrically, and artistically positioned for a harmonious flow. AWARDS 2020 Haciendas A Parade of Homes: Design, Best Kitchen, Best Master Suite
Kensington Addition
Kensington Addition
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
Medium sized midcentury back screened veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Secured Custom Steel Framed Gates with Slab Accent Garden Wall
Secured Custom Steel Framed Gates with Slab Accent Garden Wall
Fusion Metal DesignsFusion Metal Designs
This decorative garden panel was custom fabricated with a steel frame and wood inlay. A flower bed and tree surround were added allowing space for spring colors and herbs. Western Red Cedar was sealed and stained with a rich color to compliment the Satin Black powder coated frame. Designed with the future in mind, the wood can be easily removed by one of our skilled installers if there's any need for refinishing, restyling, or through access.

Midcentury 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.
Eichler Home Renovation
Eichler Home Renovation
Milgard Windows & DoorsMilgard Windows & Doors
Large aluminum sliding glass doors leading from the kitchen, dining room and living room open up the house to look more spacious and blend the lines between indoor-outdoor living.
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