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Contemporary All Railing Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Lynch House
Lynch House
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Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Built Better ConstructionBuilt Better Construction
Front Porch Renovation with Bluestone Patio and Beautiful Railings. Designed to be Functional and Low Maintenance with Composite Ceiling, Columns and Railings
Screened Porch Design with Porch TV Wall in Prairie Village KS
Screened Porch Design with Porch TV Wall in Prairie Village KS
Archadeck of Kansas CityArchadeck of Kansas City
This custom screen porch design in Prairie Village KS features low-maintenance porch flooring, a dramatic tongue and groove ceiling finish with exposed beam, and a useful TV wall by way of the existing chimney exterior. Furthering the low-maintenance benefits of the screen porch are the black aluminum railings.
Scalley Residence
Scalley Residence
MasterPLAN Outdoor LivingMasterPLAN Outdoor Living
The white granite countertop and backsplash add the perfect amount of clean and subtle character to the kitchen without being overwhelming. Just stunning.
SANBORN HOUSE
SANBORN HOUSE
Gordon Dixon ConstructionGordon Dixon Construction
Patio Interior | Zona Chill Out | CASA DEL PATIO
Patio Interior | Zona Chill Out | CASA DEL PATIO
JORNET | ArquitectosJORNET | Arquitectos
El Paso Westside Revitalization
El Paso Westside Revitalization
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Cool, Contemporary, Curb appeal now feels like home!!! This complete exterior home renovation & curb appeal now makes sense with the interior remodel our client had installed prior to us gettting started!!! The modifications made to this home, along with premium materials makes this home feel cozy, cool & comfortable. Its as though the home has come alive, making this same space more functional & feel so much better, a new found energy. The existing traditional missized semi-circle driveway that took up the entire frontyard was removed. This allowed us to design & install a new more functional driveway as well as create a huge courtyard that not only adds privacy and protection, it looks and feels incredible. Now our client can actually use the front yard for more than just parking cars. The modification addition of 5 stucco columns creates the feeling of a much larger space than what was there prior...who know that these cosmectic columns would actually feel like arms that wrap around the new curb appeal...almost like a vibe of protection. The contrasting paint colors add more movement and depth continuing the feeling of this great space! The new smooth limestone courtyard and custom iron "x" designed fence & gates create a weight type feeling that not only adds privacy, it just feels & looks solid. Its as if its a silent barrier between the homeowners inside and the rest of the world. Our clients now feel comfortable in there new found outdoor living spaces behind the courtyard walls. A place for family, friends and neighbors can easliy conversate & relax. Whether hanging out with the kids or just watching the kids play around in the frontyard, the courtyard was critical to adding a much needed play space. Art is brought into the picture with 2 stone wall monuments...one adding the address numbers with low voltage ligthing to one side of the yard and another that adds balance to the opposite side with custom cut in light fixtures that says... this... is... thee, house! Drystack 8" bed rough chop buff leuders stone planters & short walls outline and accentuate the forever lawn turf as well as the new plant life & lighting. The limestone serves as a grade wall for leveling, as well as the walls are completely permeable for long life and function. Something every parapet home should have, we've added custom down spouts tied to an under ground drainage system. Another way we add longevity to each project. Lastly...lighting is the icing on the cake. Wall lights, path light, down lights, up lights & step lights are all to important along with every light location is considerd as to add a breath taking ambiance of envy. No airplane runway or helicopter landing lights here. We cant wait for summer as the landscape is sure to fill up with color in every corner of this beautiful new outdoor space.
Plymouth Porch Project
Plymouth Porch Project
Precision Decks LLCPrecision Decks LLC
This Porch in Plymouth started like almost all of our projects with Helical Piers as a foundation. The vision for this project was a crisp and clean entertaining area. The homeowner chose ship lap material for the interior trim and completed with a white finish. We installed black Sunspace windows and screens to help keep the bugs and wind out. Porcelain tile was installed on the floor to give that interior feel outdoors while keeping the wind out as well. The fireplace is the focal point of the room with a granite surround adding a nice accent. The exterior grill deck uses Trex decking and Afco rails to keep maintenance to a minimum. Palram PVC was chosen for its clean look and durability.
Rear Deck & Pergola
Rear Deck & Pergola
Robie J. Wood Architect, LLCRobie J. Wood Architect, LLC
Porch with retractable screens
Porch with retractable screens
Sophie Piesse Architect, PASophie Piesse Architect, PA
Ucluelet BC
Ucluelet BC
Vineuve Construction Inc.Vineuve Construction Inc.
Porch, stairs, outdoor shower
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
MBC Building & Remodeling, LLCMBC Building & Remodeling, LLC
AFTER MBC
CASA DE LA SEDA
CASA DE LA SEDA
MURAD GARCÍA ESTUDIOMURAD GARCÍA ESTUDIO
Pet-Friendly Contemporary Home on the River
Pet-Friendly Contemporary Home on the River
Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJBrendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ
Browns Summit NC 3-Season Room
Browns Summit NC 3-Season Room
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
This Browns Summit 3-season room features traditional wood framing and an attached wood deck and stair. Black, low-maintenance railing was installed throughout the room and deck. Adjustable vinyl windows adorn the space and will offer these clients the ability to capture sunlight for warming by leaving them closed or bringing in fresh air with the ability to open them up to 75% of the opening. Fixed transom windows provide lots of additional sunlight inside the 3-season room.
Contemporary Porch
Contemporary Porch
Indecor Professional Inc.Indecor Professional Inc.
Backyard Porch Addition
Backyard Porch Addition
Down South ConstructionDown South Construction
Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Front Porch - Rhinebeck
Built Better ConstructionBuilt Better Construction
Front Porch Renovation with Bluestone Patio and Beautiful Railings. Designed to be Functional and Low Maintenance with Composite Ceiling, Columns and Railings
Outdoor Living Amenities
Outdoor Living Amenities
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
Covered porch with aluminum cable porch railing and stone outdoor fireplace.
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
Porch Addition Lancaster PA 17602
MBC Building & Remodeling, LLCMBC Building & Remodeling, LLC
AFTER MBC

Contemporary All Railing 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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