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Luxury Contemporary Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Redbud Renovation
Redbud Renovation
Blue Horse Building & DesignBlue Horse Building & Design
Roswell Outdoor Living Space
Roswell Outdoor Living Space
Iroko Properties LLCIroko Properties LLC
Convert the existing deck to a new indoor / outdoor space with retractable EZ Breeze windows for full enclosure, cable railing system for minimal view obstruction and space saving spiral staircase, fireplace for ambiance and cooler nights with LVP floor for worry and bug free entertainment
Covered Front Porch
Covered Front Porch
Chaffey Building GroupChaffey Building Group
Soundview Photography
Arash
Arash
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
Contemporary front entrance with stone cap veneer, synthetic lawn, concrete steppers and Mexican pebbles.
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
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
Covered Porch and Composite Deck
Covered Porch and Composite Deck
UserUser
Custom roof and deck extension off of the back of the house in the Bellaire, Texas area. Patio cover was complete with an outdoor kitchen and a Island mist Trex deck with brick skirting.
John's Island Custom Home
John's Island Custom Home
Sceltas Custom HomesSceltas Custom Homes
As entertainers, the homeowners embraced the concept of combining two living spaces into one, which was made possible by installing a PGT sliding door. These doors slide back into themselves, opening up the indoors to the outdoor deck space with fireplace. Guests also enjoy waterway views made possible by the Juliet balcony off the front bedroom of the home, and the very large man-cave under the hom
Louver Verandahs
Louver Verandahs
Totally OutdoorsTotally Outdoors
Ultimate Louvre Verandah over deck with fireplace, blinds, heating and dining area all designed to take in the surrounding landscaped area
Дом в Подмосковье
Дом в Подмосковье
Валентина СавескулВалентина Савескул
фотограф Д. Лившиц
The Adela in the Reserve at Weston Lakes
The Adela in the Reserve at Weston Lakes
Makena Custom BuildersMakena Custom Builders
Prairie Contemporary
Prairie Contemporary
Allen Irvin - DesignerAllen Irvin - Designer
outdoor living
Dragonfly Lodge
Dragonfly Lodge
Modern Rustic HomesModern Rustic Homes
The living porch is an extension of the living room, complete with fireplace, comfortable seating and a terrific view of the property, creek and mountains creating a lifestyle we call "Modern Rustic Living".
LAKE VIEW VILLA
LAKE VIEW VILLA
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
vista dal portico verso il lago. Pavimentazione in pietra, pergola a lamelle orientabili e tende parasole.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
Contemporary Back Patio with Kettal and Manutti Furnishings, Photo by David Lauer Photography
Modern Apartment
Modern Apartment
Insynk DesignInsynk Design
Scenic View Residence
Scenic View Residence
Marion Interior DesignMarion Interior Design
South Carolina Residence
South Carolina Residence
Classic Rug Collection, Inc.Classic Rug Collection, Inc.
"First" indoor/outdoor hand-tufted polypropylene rug. Based on a Gee's Bend quilt pattern by Louisiana Bendolph. An elegant solution for a rug in a partially exposed area.
Casa Cascada
Casa Cascada
Rodrigo Vargas DesignRodrigo Vargas Design
Photographer: John Ellis
Takapuna
Takapuna
Masonry Design Solutions LtdMasonry Design Solutions Ltd
Mike Hollman

Luxury 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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