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Expansive Contemporary Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Современный Веранда
Современный Веранда
Newport Home - Outdoor Space
Newport Home - Outdoor Space
AR Homes | NashvilleAR Homes | Nashville
Outdoor space of Newport
Beautiful Bethesda Kitchen and Outdoor living
Beautiful Bethesda Kitchen and Outdoor living
JEFFCO DevelopmentJEFFCO Development
Rancho da Flórida
Rancho da Flórida
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
automated screens
Complete home remodel with over sized cover porch and new deck
Complete home remodel with over sized cover porch and new deck
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
This complete home remodel was complete by taking the early 1990's home and bringing it into the new century with opening up interior walls between the kitchen, dining, and living space, remodeling the living room/fireplace kitchen, guest bathroom, creating a new master bedroom/bathroom floor plan, and creating an outdoor space for any sized party!
Elegant Entertaining
Elegant Entertaining
BlueStone Construction, LLCBlueStone Construction, LLC
The major objective of this home was to craft something entirely unique; based on our client’s international travels, and tailored to their ideal lifestyle. Every detail, selection and method was individual to this project. The design included personal touches like a dog shower for their Great Dane, a bar downstairs to entertain, and a TV tucked away in the den instead of on display in the living room. Great design doesn’t just happen. It’s a product of work, thought and exploration. For our clients, they looked to hotels they love in New York and Croatia, Danish design, and buildings that are architecturally artistic and ideal for displaying art. Our part was to take these ideas and actually build them. Every door knob, hinge, material, color, etc. was meticulously researched and crafted. Most of the selections are custom built either by us, or by hired craftsman.
Screened Porch and Deck- Manassas, VA
Screened Porch and Deck- Manassas, VA
Lensis Builders, Inc.Lensis Builders, Inc.
Our clients love their neighborhood and were looking for a way to create more outdoor living space for their family. By adding a screened porch, outdoor seating and a custom grilling station to the exterior of their home, they will now be able to enjoy the outdoors year round. Photos Courtesy of Hadley Photography: http://www.greghadleyphotography.com/
Outdoor Living Addition
Outdoor Living Addition
Lindross RemodelingLindross Remodeling
Conservatory & Sunroom - Hummelstown, PA
Conservatory & Sunroom - Hummelstown, PA
Deimler Family ConstructionDeimler Family Construction
Deck Entertaining with easy access to kitchen and dining
Deck Entertaining with easy access to kitchen and dining
McSpadden HomesMcSpadden Homes
Outdoor entertaining/dining with easy access to the kitchen and dining room.
Modern Villa in Southern Spain
Modern Villa in Southern Spain
Hill House InteriorsHill House Interiors
As large as they are lavish, the gardens incorporate lush lawns, paved patio areas for al fresco dining and entertaining and a magnificent infinity pool.
Perkins Paradise
Perkins Paradise
Noble RenovationNoble Renovation
Award winning project . Gas fireplace Cultured Stone Live edge maple mantel Eze breeze screen / vinyl system stainless steel cabling system led recess lighting rope lighting tiled floor underside of porch is an huge entertainment area grilling deck,
2016 Northwest Natural Street of Dreams – Quintessence
2016 Northwest Natural Street of Dreams – Quintessence
Northwest Dream Homes, LLCNorthwest Dream Homes, LLC
Stephen Tamiesie
Purser Family
Purser Family
Ivey League Fabrication, LLCIvey League Fabrication, LLC
Brazilian Cherry Flooring - Lancaster, PA
Brazilian Cherry Flooring - Lancaster, PA
Brazilian Direct, LtdBrazilian Direct, Ltd
Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba Ebony-Expresso Stain with 35% sheen) Solid Prefinished 3/4" x 3 1/4" x RL 1'-7' Premium/A Grade 22.7 sqft per box X 237 boxes = 5390 sqft
Upper Saucon Township
Upper Saucon Township
Chestnut Hill Landscape ContractorsChestnut Hill Landscape Contractors
Contemporary Remodel
Contemporary Remodel
SRCI Design BuildSRCI Design Build
-IPE columns and door. Clear sealed. -Frosted glass. -Light: Hubbardton Forge. Model #306403 Axis Medium Outdoor Sconce. 15 Opaque bronze finish. Steve Reitz Company, Inc.
Modern Prarie Home
Modern Prarie Home
Curt Hofer & AssociatesCurt Hofer & Associates
Jeffrey Bebee Photography
Westawski Residence
Westawski Residence
Keystone Custom DecksKeystone Custom Decks
This custom deck and porch project was built using TimberTech XLM River Rock Decking and white radiance railing. The project features a one of a kind octagonal porch area along with a top of the line outdoor kitchen with a white pergola. This project also showcases ample stone work, lighting and is wired for sound through out. Photography by: Keystone Custom Decks
Beautiful Bethesda Kitchen and Outdoor living
Beautiful Bethesda Kitchen and Outdoor living
JEFFCO DevelopmentJEFFCO Development

Expansive 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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