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Wishing Well
Wishing Well
Schwinn Homes LLCSchwinn Homes LLC
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front veranda in Omaha with a roof extension and concrete paving.
Winflo Residence
Winflo Residence
Nick Mehl ArchitectureNick Mehl Architecture
Kailey J. Flynn
Midcentury veranda in Austin with 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.
House on Taylor's Branch
House on Taylor's Branch
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Expansive midcentury back screened metal railing veranda in Austin with tiled flooring and a roof extension.
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.
Jonah and Lila
Jonah and Lila
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Photo of a small retro back veranda in New York with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Mid-century Entry
Mid-century Entry
Molly Bachelor ArchitectMolly Bachelor Architect
Custom handrail and posts with new boulder landscape wall, photograph by Jeff Garland
Design ideas for a small retro front veranda with decking and a roof extension.
Valparaiso Hardscaping Marvel
Valparaiso Hardscaping Marvel
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Vintage Walnut Travertine was used to make their front door usable. Also the steps were bull-nosed to match.
Photo of a medium sized retro front veranda in Chicago with 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.
Outside kitchen
Outside kitchen
Island GraniteIsland Granite
Photo of a retro back veranda in Miami with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Mid-Century Modern Revived
Mid-Century Modern Revived
Austin Patterson Disston ArchitectsAustin Patterson Disston Architects
Tria Giovan Photo
Photo of a midcentury veranda in New York with a roof extension.
Transitional Home Addition Urbana
Transitional Home Addition Urbana
Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.
French doors open to cedar bead board ceilings that line a enclosed screened porch area. All natural materials, colors and textures are used to infuse nature and indoor living into one. Buras Photography
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.
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.
Screened Porch
Screened 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 large retro back screened wire cable railing veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
414 Fall Creek Drive
414 Fall Creek Drive
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Retro front veranda in Dallas with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Zach Savage Homes, LLCZach Savage Homes, LLC
Amy Johnston Harper
Medium sized midcentury front veranda in Austin with a potted garden, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Midcentury Modern 2
Midcentury Modern 2
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
South side of Midcentury project includes privacy courtyard wall, screened porch, and panoramic views to the wooded site - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Interior Architecture: HAUS with Design Studio Vriesman, General Contractor: Wrightworks, Landscape Architecture: A2 Design, Photography: HAUS
Mastering Mid-Century Moderne
Mastering Mid-Century Moderne
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
White finishes create the perfect backdrop for Mid-century furnishings in the whole-home renovation and addition by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Jeff Garland.
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.

Midcentury Veranda with a Roof Extension 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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