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Bethesda, Maryland - Modern | Residence
Bethesda, Maryland - Modern | Residence
Marlene Dennis DesignMarlene Dennis Design
Design ideas for a large modern back veranda in DC Metro with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Cordillera Ranch
Cordillera Ranch
CKC Custom HomesCKC Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large modern back veranda in Austin with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Goodby Residence
Goodby Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
This completly Custom Trex Deck Features Island Mist Decking with vintage Lantern Accents. The Main feature of the space is the open style a-frame porch that showcases a custom gable detail. The porject also features a wood burning firepit in the open section of the deck. Photography by: Keystone Custom Decks
The Azalea
The Azalea
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
TCM Photography
This is an example of a modern back veranda in Other with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Outdoor Curtains/Mosquito Drapes/Porch Screens
Outdoor Curtains/Mosquito Drapes/Porch Screens
ResCom DesignsResCom Designs
Outdoor curtains are a perfect bug sceen, keeping the mosquitoes out and allowing the summer breeze in!
Design ideas for a large modern back veranda in Toronto with decking, a roof extension and a fire feature.
The Iris
The Iris
UserUser
D-Max
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back veranda in Perth with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a fire feature.
The NWBLK
The NWBLK
Galanter & JonesGalanter & Jones
Hand painted to look like agate, this Helios Heated Outdoor Lounge is one of a kind. Even though it is an art pieces, it is fully functional and will keep you warm and comfortable on cool days and evenings.
Pond Pavilion House
Pond Pavilion House
Springer ArchitectsSpringer Architects
This home is built into a sloping site overlooking Perch Pond on scenic Cape Cod. Formally, the main living room and kitchen sit atop a plinth housing the other bedrooms and service spaces. The Master Suite is a separate pavilion from the main living space, connected by a sunlit breezeway which acts as an outdoor extension of the home. The house is oriented on the cardinal points, taking advantage of passive solar energy throughout the year.
Outdoor Retractable Enclosures
Outdoor Retractable Enclosures
Shade By DesignShade By Design
Pergotenda PT 45 with retractable wall panels and roof.
Photo of a medium sized modern back veranda in Indianapolis with a fire feature, concrete slabs and an awning.
Madison, WI Lake House
Madison, WI Lake House
Mader DesignsMader Designs
This is an example of a modern back veranda in Other with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Great Falls Low Maintenance Screened Porch
Great Falls Low Maintenance Screened Porch
Hoppy Design & BuildHoppy Design & Build
Low maintenance outdoor living is what we do!
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back mixed railing veranda in DC Metro with a fire feature and a roof extension.
YBC All Season Porch - ElanG Media and Fireplace Control
YBC All Season Porch - ElanG Media and Fireplace Control
COMTECH AUDIO THEATER SECURITYCOMTECH AUDIO THEATER SECURITY
Photo of a small modern back veranda in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Casa Viraje
Casa Viraje
Torrence ArchitectsTorrence Architects
This is an example of a medium sized modern side veranda in Los Angeles with a fire feature and decking.
Outdoor Entertainment
Outdoor Entertainment
Chesapeake Systems Service, Inc.Chesapeake Systems Service, Inc.
Large modern back veranda in Baltimore with a fire feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
木津川のガレージハウス
木津川のガレージハウス
（株）イン・エクスデザイン（株）イン・エクスデザイン
Photo of a medium sized modern front veranda in Kyoto with concrete paving and a fire feature.
Shady Garden Deck and Pergola Renovation
Shady Garden Deck and Pergola Renovation
Little Miracles Designs - TorontoLittle Miracles Designs - Toronto
After a small addition to the house was completed it was time to add the garden. Narrow space was designed to accommodate a family with kids a space to play, entertain adults and kids.
木津川のガレージハウス
木津川のガレージハウス
（株）イン・エクスデザイン（株）イン・エクスデザイン
Photo of a medium sized modern front veranda in Kyoto with concrete paving, a roof extension and a fire feature.
Great Falls Low Maintenance Screened Porch
Great Falls Low Maintenance Screened Porch
Hoppy Design & BuildHoppy Design & Build
Low maintenance outdoor living is what we do!
Photo of a medium sized modern back mixed railing veranda in DC Metro with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Goodby Residence
Goodby Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
This completly Custom Trex Deck Features Island Mist Decking with vintage Lantern Accents. The Main feature of the space is the open style a-frame porch that showcases a custom gable detail. The porject also features a wood burning firepit in the open section of the deck. Photography by: Keystone Custom Decks
Dexter- New House Build
Dexter- New House Build
Imperial Hardwood FlooringImperial Hardwood Flooring
Photo credit: McGarr Realty Corp. Natural Fiber Indoor/outdoor Carpet Stone Gas Fireplace Cedar Plank Walls and Ceiling
Photo of a large modern side veranda in Other with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.

Modern Veranda with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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