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Contemporary Front Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Paired Pavilions
Paired Pavilions
Urbane Projects Pty LtdUrbane Projects Pty Ltd
The walkway to the entry of the home highlighted with in-floor lighting and landscaping leading up to a single large pivot door. Photography by Andrew Pritchard Photography
Corby Planter (L16" X W16" X H32")
Corby Planter (L16" X W16" X H32")
DecorproDecorpro
CORBY PLANTER (L16” X W16” X H32”) Planters Product Dimensions (IN): L16” X W16″ X H32” Product Weight (LB): 24.5 Product Dimensions (CM): L40.6 X W40.6 X H81.28 Product Weight (KG): 11.11 Corby Planter (L16” X W16” X H32”) is a lifetime warranty contemporary planter designed to add an elegant statement in the home and garden, while accenting bold 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, and is 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. Transform your front entrance into a colourful invitation for guests and plant a variety of colourful flowers and greenery such as ferns, or a variety of succulents for a more contemporary look. 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
House 610
House 610
Craig McMahon Architects, Inc.Craig McMahon Architects, Inc.
dror baldinger
Modern Entry Garden with Private Sitting Area
Modern Entry Garden with Private Sitting Area
Barbara Hilty Landscape Design LLCBarbara Hilty Landscape Design LLC
Barbara Hilty, APLD
Veu de Vie Porch and Gazebo
Veu de Vie Porch and Gazebo
Design Group CollaborativeDesign Group Collaborative
Design Group Collaborative
Upper Saucon Township
Upper Saucon Township
Chestnut Hill Landscape ContractorsChestnut Hill Landscape Contractors
Porch-Balcony Addition/ Remodel, Saint Joseph, Michigan
Porch-Balcony Addition/ Remodel, Saint Joseph, Michigan
Keystone DesignsKeystone Designs
A renovation project converting an existing front porch to enclosed living space, and adding a balcony and storage above, for an aesthetic and functional upgrade to small downtown residence.
Cara Cara Hollywood
Cara Cara Hollywood
OVERARCHOVERARCH
Stunning Warm Contemporary
Stunning Warm Contemporary
Grove Custom HomesGrove Custom Homes
Bonnie Road Residence
Bonnie Road Residence
Texas Construction CompanyTexas Construction Company
North Vancouver
North Vancouver
Naturally Crafted Contracting Ltd.Naturally Crafted Contracting Ltd.
David Kimber
Monaco Planter (L30" X W30" X H30")
Monaco Planter (L30" X W30" X H30")
DecorproDecorpro
MONACO PLANTER (L30” X W30” X H30”) Planters Product Dimensions (IN): L30” X W30” X H30” Product Weight (LB): 40 Product Dimensions (CM): L76.2 X W76.2 X H76.2 Product Weight (KG): 18.1 Monaco Planter (L30″ x W30″ x H30″) is an evolutionary planter, designed as a contemporary concave form, to maximize planter perfection in the home and the garden. Weatherproof and with a lifetime warranty, this planter is for green thumbs who want to achieve hassle-free garden greatness with a minimum amount of effort. Exuding the elegance and confidence of a princess, Monaco emits a richness worthy of a luxurious landscape or a grand entrance, without compromising practicality. Comprising an ultra durable, food-grade, polymer-based fiberglass resin, Monaco is made for modern mansions and traditional homes. The modern Monaco’s hardy construction makes it resilient, also, to any weather condition—rain, snow, sleet, hail, and sun, as well as to the everyday wear and tear of any indoor or outdoor setting. 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
Mediterannean Home Design Bay Area
Mediterannean Home Design Bay Area
Wm. H. Fry Construction CompanyWm. H. Fry Construction Company
Substantial canopy with standing seam metal roof over saltillo tile patio at main entrance to Bay Area new home construction.
Elegant Artists' Prairie
Elegant Artists' Prairie
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Modern Porch
Modern Porch
All Points Construction Inc.All Points Construction Inc.
Aluminum and Glass Porch Railings - 132
Aluminum and Glass Porch Railings - 132
UserUser
Shaw Street
Shaw Street
Jennifer Turner ArchitectJennifer Turner Architect
Nanne Springer Photography
Santa Ynez Vacation Home
Santa Ynez Vacation Home
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Ferguson-Ettinger General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Реконструкция дачного участка, дома и бани в городе Самара
Реконструкция дачного участка, дома и бани в городе Самара
Sergeeva ElenaSergeeva Elena
Window Awnings (Drop Arm Awnings)
Window Awnings (Drop Arm Awnings)
Ramapo Awning CompanyRamapo Awning Company
Drop arm awnings for a porch, fully retractable!

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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