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Contemporary Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Tap House, Canton, Baltimore, MD
Tap House, Canton, Baltimore, MD
GriD architectsGriD architects
Corner entry porch & storefront
Front yard Grey TREX decking and Privacy Screen
Front yard Grey TREX decking and Privacy Screen
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
TREX deck and privacy screen shield home from street. Photo by Katrina Coombs
Custom Iron Exterior Railing
Custom Iron Exterior Railing
ANTIETAM IRON WORKS 717.485.5557ANTIETAM IRON WORKS 717.485.5557
James Gunnell- blacksmith & photographer
Portico Addition
Portico Addition
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Portico addition with copper roof. Project located in Ambler, Montgomery County, PA.
Tinted Glass and Aluminum Porch Railings
Tinted Glass and Aluminum Porch Railings
UserUser
Sullivan's Island, SC Island House- "National Register of Historical Places"
Sullivan's Island, SC Island House- "National Register of Historical Places"
HND2 AssociatesHND2 Associates
Front of Home Reno
Front of Home Reno
Landscape Management GroupLandscape Management Group
Birmingham Contemporary
Birmingham Contemporary
Michael J. Dul & Associates, Inc.Michael J. Dul & Associates, Inc.
Aluminum Glass and Spindle Porch Railing - 101
Aluminum Glass and Spindle Porch Railing - 101
UserUser
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
Sharpsville
Sharpsville
New Beginnings Landscape Inc.New Beginnings Landscape Inc.
After
Front Patios
Front Patios
M&V CONTRACTORSM&V CONTRACTORS
This custom built Oakville home is beautifully finished with a flagstone covered porch, natural stone steps and pavers complete the walkway and are trimmed by simple yet elegant greenery. Curb appeal is everything!
Corby Planter (L24" X W24" X H48")
Corby Planter (L24" X W24" X H48")
DecorproDecorpro
CORBY PLANTER (L24” X W24” X H48”) Planters Product Dimensions (IN): L24” X W24” X H48” Product Weight (LB): 37 Product Dimensions (CM): L61 X W61 X H122 Product Weight (KG): 17 Corby Planter (L24” X W24” X H48”) is a lifetime warranty contemporary planter designed to add a boldly elegant statement in the home and garden, while accenting stand out features such as water gardens, front entrances, hallways, and other focal areas indoors and outdoors. Available in 43 colours and made of fiberglass resin, Corby planter is an impressive combination of a circular and square design. A green thumb’s dream come true, withstanding the wear and tear of everyday use, as well as any and all weather conditions–rain, snow, sleet, hail, and sun, throughout the year, in any season. Add a welcoming presence at your outdoor entrance and place two Corby planters on either side of the door to immediately transform your front porch into a colourful, contemporary invitation for guests. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Materials: Fiberglass resin Gel coat (custom colours) All Planters are custom made to order. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Made in Canada ABOUT PLANTER WARRANTY ANTI-SHOCK WEATHERPROOF DRAINAGE HOLES AND PLUGS INNER LIP LIGHTWEIGHT
Front Porch With Ceiling Fans and Wicker Furniture
Front Porch With Ceiling Fans and Wicker Furniture
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Custom Porch, Steps and Landing
Custom Porch, Steps and Landing
Interscape Interlocking Inc.Interscape Interlocking Inc.
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
BL-12
BL-12
Signature Custom HomesSignature Custom Homes
In our Contemporary Bellevue Residence we wanted the aesthetic to be clean and bright. This is a similar plan to our Victoria Crest home with a few changes and different design elements. Areas of focus; large open kitchen with waterfall countertops and awning upper flat panel cabinets, elevator, interior and exterior fireplaces, floating flat panel vanities in bathrooms, home theater room, large master suite and rooftop deck. Photo Credit: Layne Freedle
Sea Breeze
Sea Breeze
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Ryan Gamma Photography
Algoma Retreat
Algoma Retreat
Searl Lamaster Howe ArchitectsSearl Lamaster Howe Architects
A simple stone knee wall encloses the front porch, which has ample space for parking outdoor equipment. Horizontal windows provide views from the kitchen counter to see if guests are approaching. A seven foot square picture window frames the view into the dining room and out through to the bluff beyond. The owners requested a house that would focus on celebrating the land, and so the entrance leads your gaze straight through to the outdoors on the other side.
New Summer Residence-Lake George, New York
New Summer Residence-Lake George, New York
SD Atelier ArchitectureSD Atelier Architecture
SD Atelier Architecture sdatelier.com The residence is not the typical Adirondack camp, but rather a contemporary deluxe residence, with prime views overlooking the lake on a private access road. The living room has the large window in as the main feature and a sizeable kitchen and dining space with a sitting room that takes advantage of the lake views. The residence is designed with Marvin windows, cedar shakes, stone and timber-frame accents in the gable

Contemporary Front 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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