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Lipan Trail
Lipan Trail
Blue Horse Building & DesignBlue Horse Building & Design
Blue Horse Building + Design /// Fine Focus Photography
Contemporary at Pondicherry
Contemporary at Pondicherry
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Magnolia Custom
Magnolia Custom
M. Lahr HomesM. Lahr Homes
Wallingford Passive Solar House
Wallingford Passive Solar House
Wyant ArchitectureWyant Architecture
Jeffrey Totaro
Leawood Deck & Screen Porch
Leawood Deck & Screen Porch
Black Oak Construction, LLCBlack Oak Construction, LLC
Completed project
Front stoop
Front stoop
John Joyce dba JOMXarchitectureJohn Joyce dba JOMXarchitecture
Three Season Cedar Porch
Three Season Cedar Porch
HAVEN design+building llcHAVEN design+building llc
Three season porch has interchangeable glass and screen inserts to extend the season for outdoor living in Vermont.
Flamingo Residence
Flamingo Residence
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
New construction, our interior design firm was hired to assist clients with the interior design as well as to select all the finishes. Clients were fascinated with the final results.
Modern Waterfront Estate - Residential Interior Design Project in Boca Raton
Modern Waterfront Estate - Residential Interior Design Project in Boca Raton
Pfuner Design - Miami Interior DesignersPfuner Design - Miami Interior Designers
Pfuner Design
Sea Breeze
Sea Breeze
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Ryan Gamma Photography
Aberdeen Planter (L32" X W10" X H16")
Aberdeen Planter (L32" X W10" X H16")
DecorproDecorpro
ABERDEEN PLANTER (L32” X W10” X H16”) Planters Product Dimensions (IN): L32” X W10” X H16” Product Weight (LB): 29 Product Dimensions (CM): L81.3 X W25.4 X H40.6 Product Weight (KG): 13.1 Aberdeen Planter (L32” X W10” X H16”) is part of an exclusive line of all-season, weatherproof planters. Available in 43 colours, Aberdeen is split-resistant, warp-resistant and mildew-resistant. A lifetime warranty product, this planter can be used throughout the year, in every season–winter, spring, summer, and fall. Made of a durable, resilient fiberglass resin material, the Aberdeen will withstand any weather condition–rain, snow, sleet, hail, and sun. Complementary to any focal area in the home or garden, Aberdeen is a vibrant accent piece as well as an eye-catching decorative feature. Plant a variety of colourful flowers and lush greenery in Aberdeen to optimize the planter’s dimension and depth. Aberdeen’s elongated rectangular shape makes it a versatile, elegant piece for any room indoors, and any space outdoors. 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
Outdoor Living in Atlanta
Outdoor Living in Atlanta
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The upper deck includes Ipe flooring, an outdoor kitchen with concrete countertops, and panoramic doors that provide instant indoor/outdoor living. Waterfall steps lead to the lower deck's artificial turf area. The ground level features custom concrete pavers, fire pit, open framed pergola with day bed and under decking system.
Custom Home in Birmingham, MI
Custom Home in Birmingham, MI
UserUser
Ideal place to receive your guests in winter and summer. Closed in sun room with a gas fireplace.
New Creamy Contemporary on 25th
New Creamy Contemporary on 25th
FitzHarris Designs, Architects + DesignersFitzHarris Designs, Architects + Designers
New Contemporary home with hip roofs, paneled box bays, stone patio, screen porch, ipe porch flooring.
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
Central Gardens
Central Gardens
Carlton EdwardsCarlton Edwards
Located in the historic Central Gardens neighborhood in Memphis, the project sought to revive the outdoor space of a 1920’s traditional home with a new pool, screened porch and garden design. After renovating the 1920’s kitchen, the client sought to improve their outdoor space. The first step was replacing the existing kidney pool with a smaller pool more suited to the charm of the site. With careful insertion of key elements the design creates spaces which accommodate, swimming, lounging, entertaining, gardening, cooking and more. “Strong, organized geometry makes all of this work and creates a simple and relaxing environment,” Designer Jeff Edwards explains. “Our detailing takes on updated freshness, so there is a distinction between new and old, but both reside harmoniously.” The screened porch actually has some modern detailing that compliments the previous kitchen renovation, but the proportions in materiality are very complimentary to the original architecture from the 1920s. The screened porch opens out onto a small outdoor terrace that then flows down into the backyard and overlooks a small pool.
Custom Ceiling Treatments
Custom Ceiling Treatments
Hensley Custom Building GroupHensley Custom Building Group
Wood paneling lines the ceiling of this covered flagstone porch.
Sandy's House
Sandy's House
Jernigan HomesJernigan Homes
TJ Drechsel
Greensboro 3-Season Room with TimberTech AZEK Deck
Greensboro 3-Season Room with TimberTech AZEK Deck
Archadeck Piedmont TriadArchadeck Piedmont Triad
This Greensboro 3-season room is perfectly paired with a custom TimberTech AZEK deck, offering this family the best of both worlds in outdoor living. EZE-Breeze windows allow for this screen porch to be transformed into a cozy sunroom on cool days, with a sunlight-filled, enclosed outdoor living space.
Veu de Vie Porch and Gazebo
Veu de Vie Porch and Gazebo
Design Group CollaborativeDesign Group Collaborative
Design Group Collaborative

Premium 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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