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Modern Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Porch with Recessed Lighting
Porch with Recessed Lighting
The DeckspertsThe Decksperts
We built this porch off the back of the customer's home.
The New American Remodeled Home
The New American Remodeled Home
Phantom ScreensPhantom Screens
This remodeled home features Phantom Screens’ motorized retractable wall screen. The home was built in the 1980’s and is a perfect example of the architecture and styling of that time. It has now been transformed with Bahamian styled architecture and will be inspirational to both home owners and builders. Photography: Jeffrey A. Davis Photography
Modern Residence on Premium Point
Modern Residence on Premium Point
Thompson Raissis ArchitectsThompson Raissis Architects
The Crystal
The Crystal
Alvarez HomesAlvarez Homes
Slatted Privacy Screen - Back Door
Slatted Privacy Screen - Back Door
Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior DesignerMarcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer
Bridgehampton Beach Family Compound
Bridgehampton Beach Family Compound
Mark C. Matthews Architecture, PCMark C. Matthews Architecture, PC
Randall Perry Photography
Bowie Porch Conversion
Bowie Porch Conversion
Vertex CarpentryVertex Carpentry
This was a 2 story porch that was under utilized. The homeowner was interested in adding much need interior space. This is more challenging than it looks to create a seamless transition with the existing interior spaces. Jim Fernen
Heffernan
Heffernan
Linton ArchitectsLinton Architects
Dana Street
Dana Street
Studio Evloh LLC Interior Architecture & DesignStudio Evloh LLC Interior Architecture & Design
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!
Stunning Outdoor Remodel in Alexandria VA
Stunning Outdoor Remodel in Alexandria VA
Michael Nash Design, Build & HomesMichael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Stunning Outdoor Remodel in the heart of Kingstown, Alexandria, VA 22310. Michael Nash Design Build & Homes created a new stunning screen porch with dramatic color tones, a rustic country style furniture setting, a new fireplace, and entertainment space for large sporting event or family gatherings. The old window from the dining room was converted into French doors to allow better flow in and out of home. Wood looking porcelain tile compliments the stone wall of the fireplace. A double stacked fireplace was installed with a ventless stainless unit inside of screen porch and wood burning fireplace just below in the stoned patio area. A big screen TV was mounted over the mantel. Beaded panel ceiling covered the tall cathedral ceiling, lots of lights, craftsman style ceiling fan and hanging lights complimenting the wicked furniture has set this screen porch area above any project in its class. Just outside of the screen area is the Trex covered deck with a pergola given them a grilling and outdoor seating space. Through a set of wrapped around staircase the upper deck now is connected with the magnificent Lower patio area. All covered in flagstone and stone retaining wall, shows the outdoor entertaining option in the lower level just outside of the basement French doors. Hanging out in this relaxing porch the family and friends enjoy the stunning view of their wooded backyard. The ambiance of this screen porch area is just stunning.
river view
river view
shauna kucera, architectshauna kucera, architect
Back River Photography
Wildewood 4
Wildewood 4
Duket Architects PlannersDuket Architects Planners
Out with the Mold
Out with the Mold
Infinity Construction, llc.Infinity Construction, llc.
I feel safer walking up the front steps now
Accimus Project
Accimus Project
Undercover Systems, LLCUndercover Systems, LLC
Composite second story deck with under deck ceiling underneath to keep everyone dry in the rainy months. The railing is made of composite posts with composite balusters and composite top cap that matches the deck. Under deck ceiling installed by Undercover Systems. Codee Allen
Claremont - Extension and Renovation
Claremont - Extension and Renovation
Mindful Boutique Builders & Renovators PerthMindful Boutique Builders & Renovators Perth
Pinnacle at Wesley Chapel
Pinnacle at Wesley Chapel
Carolina Design Concepts LLCCarolina Design Concepts LLC
In a recent project, we took outdoor living to the next level by creating a seamless extension of this home's elegance. We constructed a concrete patio, crowned with an open gable roof crafted from composite materials, meticulously designed to mirror the existing home's aesthetics. Then, we screened it in, transforming it into a pest-free outdoor living space. The result is a harmonious blend of functionality and style, where the indoors meet the outdoors with flawless grace, offering a tranquil, insect-free sanctuary to cherish.
Kohala Waterfront
Kohala Waterfront
Top Shelf Cabinet SolutionsTop Shelf Cabinet Solutions
Lanai Wet Bar Area
Deep Eddy Modern
Deep Eddy Modern
Barley|Pfeiffer ArchitectureBarley|Pfeiffer Architecture
Screened-in back porch. Open floor plan; kitchen, dining, living, porch. Offers the beauty of indoor-outdoor living. Raynn Ford Photography
Kamp Kaolin
Kamp Kaolin
Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc.Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc.
The house opens up to the screened-in porch bringing the outdoors inside. Photos by Steve Buchanan Photography

Modern Back Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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