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Small Contemporary Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Fall Seasonal Displays
Fall Seasonal Displays
McAdam LandscapingMcAdam Landscaping
Cabbage, mums, yarrow, and cattails create a small, low planting that is vibrant and compact.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back veranda in Chicago with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Fall Container Plantings
Fall Container Plantings
KMS Gardens and DesignKMS Gardens and Design
A contemporary planter holds ornamental cabbage, plectranthus and oxalis in a strong and colorful grouping.
Small contemporary front veranda in Chicago with a potted garden.
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Photo of a small contemporary back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking.
N+K Residence
N+K Residence
Kirsten Danielle DesignKirsten Danielle Design
Katie Mueller Photography
Small contemporary front veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Tap House, Canton, Baltimore, MD
Tap House, Canton, Baltimore, MD
GriD architectsGriD architects
Corner entry porch & storefront
Design ideas for a small contemporary front veranda in Baltimore with concrete slabs.
Aluminum and Glass Porch Railings - 121
Aluminum and Glass Porch Railings - 121
UserUser
This is an example of a small contemporary front veranda in Toronto with stamped concrete.
Modern Makeover
Modern Makeover
Ross Design Inc.Ross Design Inc.
Subtle shifts in the walls flanking the stairs and sensitive rail placement create a welcoming approach for guests. The height of the porch roof/ceilings make the entry feel grand. Tracy Witherspoon
New Hartford Screen Porch
New Hartford Screen Porch
Colin Healy Design LLCColin Healy Design LLC
Clear Cedar interior cladding is used for rtim, wall and ceiling surfaces. Colin Healy
Photo of a small contemporary back screened veranda in New York with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Interior & Exterior Doors
Interior & Exterior Doors
ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by MyersELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers
ThermaTru Door - Fiber Classic Collection, Hinged Patio Door Fiber-Classic & Smooth-Star fiberglass doors offer: High-denition panel embossments. Composite top and bottom rails. 1-1⁄4" engineered lumber lock and hinge stiles. 22-1⁄2" lock block in Fiber-Classic and 12-1⁄2" lock block in Smooth-Star. Durable, long-lasting berglass skins. Choose from two wood-grained collections for the perfect fiberglass door to fit a variety of home styles at an excellent value. Fiber-Classic Mahogany complements rich wood tones in home interiors, extending the look to the outside with beauty and elegance. Fiber-Classic Oak is the door that started the fiberglass revolution, featuring the distinctive look of natural Oak graining.
Декорирование беседки и участка Людмилы Хитяевой. "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Декорирование беседки и участка Людмилы Хитяевой. "На дачу! С Наташей Барбье"
Alisa KashcheevaAlisa Kashcheeva
Inspiration for a small contemporary back screened veranda in Moscow with decking and a roof extension.
The NEW Jewel
The NEW Jewel
New Energy Works TimberframersNew Energy Works Timberframers
Phil and Rocio, little did you know how perfect your timing was when you came to us and asked for a “small but perfect home”. Fertile ground indeed as we thought about working on something like a precious gem, or what we’re calling a NEW Jewel. So many of our clients now are building smaller homes because they simply don’t need a bigger one. Seems smart for many reasons: less vacuuming, less heating and cooling, less taxes. And for many, less strain on the finances as we get to the point where retirement shines bright and hopeful. For the jewel of a home we wanted to start with 1,000 square feet. Enough room for a pleasant common area, a couple of away rooms for bed and work, a couple of bathrooms and yes to a mudroom and pantry. (For Phil and Rocio’s, we ended up with 1,140 square feet.) The Jewel would not compromise on design intent, envelope or craft intensity. This is the big benefit of the smaller footprint, of course. By using a pure and simple form for the house volume, a true jewel would have enough money in the budget for the highest quality materials, net-zero levels of insulation, triple pane windows, and a high-efficiency heat pump. Additionally, the doors would be handcrafted, the cabinets solid wood, the finishes exquisite, and craftsmanship shudderingly excellent. Our many thanks to Phil and Rocio for including us in their dream home project. It is truly a Jewel! From the homeowners (read their full note here): “It is quite difficult to express the deep sense of gratitude we feel towards everyone that contributed to the Jewel…many of which I don’t have the ability to send this to, or even be able to name. The artistic, creative flair combined with real-life practicality is a major component of our place we will love for many years to come. Please pass on our thanks to everyone that was involved. We look forward to visits from any and all as time goes by." –Phil and Rocio Read more about the first steps for this Jewel on our blog. Reclaimed Wood, Kitchen Cabinetry, Bedroom Door: Pioneer Millworks Entry door: NEWwoodworks Professional Photos: Loren Nelson Photography
Siga House
Siga House
Drawing DeptDrawing Dept
RVP Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary front veranda in Cincinnati with decking and a roof extension.
Appetite House
Appetite House
Studio KohlhaasStudio Kohlhaas
Photo of a small contemporary front veranda in Austin.
Ankeny Full Exterior Renovation
Ankeny Full Exterior Renovation
VanWeelden Co.VanWeelden Co.
This exterior remodeling project featured the installation of cedar tongue and groove (T & G) in the soffit, a unique touch in addition to new white gutters, downspouts and matching James Hardie NT3 trim boards throughout the home.
The View House
The View House
VFLA Architecture + InteriorsVFLA Architecture + Interiors
Inspiration for a small contemporary side screened veranda in Denver with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Annapolis Roads Kitchen, Porch, and Deck
Annapolis Roads Kitchen, Porch, and Deck
Schmidt Contracting Services LLCSchmidt Contracting Services LLC
This is an example of a small contemporary side screened veranda in Baltimore with decking and a roof extension.
Modern Apartment
Modern Apartment
Insynk DesignInsynk Design
This is an example of a small contemporary side screened veranda in Sydney with brick paving.
SK Ranch_Guest Retreat
SK Ranch_Guest Retreat
BK.Architect LLCBK.Architect LLC
Robert Reck, Eric Laignel
This is an example of a small contemporary veranda in Austin.
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Contemporary Cedar Screen Room
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Outdoor light fixture in black
Small contemporary back screened veranda in DC Metro with decking.
Venice Micro Apartment
Venice Micro Apartment
Vertebrae Art and ArchitectureVertebrae Art and Architecture
Art Gray
This is an example of a small contemporary back veranda in Los Angeles with concrete slabs.

Small Contemporary Veranda Ideas and Designs

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