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Contemporary Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Front Porch
Front Porch
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
Maryland Photography, Inc.
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
The Abington
The Abington
UserUser
Unilock Ledgestone
Unilock Ledgestone
Astro MasonryAstro Masonry
Hilltop Addition/Renovation
Hilltop Addition/Renovation
Josh Payne ArchitectJosh Payne Architect
Josh Payne Architect
Perspective
Perspective
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
Auda & Coudayre Photography
Camas Custom family home
Camas Custom family home
Evergreen HomesEvergreen Homes
Front Yard
Front Yard
Resicom Inc Building & RestorationResicom Inc Building & Restoration
New vinyl Title 24 windows installed, new steel sectional two-car garage door, wooden pergola and matching natural wood steps, minor stone and succulent garden work
Sharpsville
Sharpsville
New Beginnings Landscape Inc.New Beginnings Landscape Inc.
After
Whitemarsh Remodel
Whitemarsh Remodel
BANDD DESIGNBANDD DESIGN
This beautiful home for a family of four got a refreshing new design, making it a true reflection of the homeowners' personalities. The living room was designed to look bright and spacious with a stunning custom white oak coffee table, stylish swivel chairs, and a comfortable pale peach sofa. An antique bejeweled snake light creates an attractive focal point encouraging fun conversations in the living room. In the kitchen, we upgraded the countertops and added a beautiful backsplash, and the dining area was painted a soothing sage green adding color and character to the space. One of the kids' bedrooms got a unique platform bed with a study and storage area below it. The second bedroom was designed with a custom day bed with stylish tassels and a beautiful bulletin board wall with a custom neon light for the young occupant to decorate at will. The guest room, with its earthy tones and textures, has a lovely "California casual" appeal, while the primary bedroom was designed like a haven for relaxation with black-out curtains, a statement chain link chandelier, and a beautiful custom bed. In the primary bath, we added a huge mirror, custom white oak cabinetry, and brass fixtures, creating a luxurious retreat! ---Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, see here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://bandddesign.com/portfolio/whitemarsh-family-friendly-home-remodel/
Front Patio
Front Patio
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Extended flagstone walkway to a front yard patio with redwood planter wall, pale planters and mexican beach stone.
Paradise Valley Residence IV
Paradise Valley Residence IV
CC PatioCC Patio
CC Patio custom made "His and Her's" conversation set from Ocean collection, including two club chairs, two ottomans with Ironwood accents. Sunbrella cushions. DEKTON insert side tables.
East 7th Street Residence
East 7th Street Residence
Rogers + Labarthe ArchitectsRogers + Labarthe Architects
Front entry featuring aluminum and glass entry door. Photo Credit - F Carter Smith
Coastal Cabin
Coastal Cabin
Alden Miller InteriorsAlden Miller Interiors
Joseph Schell Photography
#7737 Petra Horizontal Porch Rail
#7737 Petra Horizontal Porch Rail
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
Front Porch & Portico Addition
Front Porch & Portico Addition
Cipriani Remodeling SolutionsCipriani Remodeling Solutions
Front Porch & Portico Addition with Fireplace
Cypress Swing Bed
Cypress Swing Bed
24e Design Co.24e Design Co.
A step outside is how far away your new favorite destination could be. With a 24e Signature Line Cyprus Swing Bed just outside your back door, escaping to relax will get a whole lot easier. Each swing bed is designed to fit an afternoon of reading a good book, having a cold drink, or just about any other way you can imagine relaxing! Inspired by Lowcountry living the 24e Swing bed is a must have for those long summer days. With multiple options available, we can help create the swing bed you've always wanted. Call us today 912-233-2274. Materials: Cyprus WDH: 90" x 42" x 24" Multiple Color and Sizing options available Designed to fit a twin sized mattress; fully customizable. Bedding not included.
Styling the space
Styling the space
Under the Roof DecoratingUnder the Roof Decorating
I started by creating a cozy conversation area by placing the furniture at an angle to give the space the feel of a comfortable outdoor living room. With the floral trend being all the rage this season, I couldn’t resist adding bright floral outdoor cushions to jazz up the space. They brighten up the black wicker furniture and tie in nicely with flowers from the front garden and the yellow siding of the house, making the space cheerful and inviting. Since the clematis we planted last year hasn't grown in yet, I bought a Black-eyed Susan vine for extra privacy. It’s in a pot for now, but I plan to drape it over the privacy screen . UTRdecorating.com
Cordiellera Ranch
Cordiellera Ranch
Craig McMahon Architects, Inc.Craig McMahon Architects, Inc.
Craig McMahon
Llano, TX - Modern Ranch
Llano, TX - Modern Ranch
J Christopher ArchitectureJ Christopher Architecture
The significance of this property’s history, and the owners desire to maintain the tradition of community it was born from, resulted in a casual but well-appointed home capable of entertaining and hosting large family gatherings for generations to come.

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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