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Kraski Residence
Kraski Residence
CLT Design/Build Inc.CLT Design/Build Inc.
Front Porch
Brookhaven Plunge Pool & Outdoor Living Oasis
Brookhaven Plunge Pool & Outdoor Living Oasis
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Black steel panoramic doors create a beautiful transition between the interior and exterior spaces allowing for more entertaining options and increased natural light. The covered porch features retractable screens, ceiling-mounted infrared heaters, stained tongue & groove ceiling and a stacked stone fireplace.
Clutha River Farmhouse
Clutha River Farmhouse
Chaney & Norman ArchitectsChaney & Norman Architects
Photo credit: Graham Warman Photography
Purser Family
Purser Family
Ivey League Fabrication, LLCIvey League Fabrication, LLC
Contemporary Full Home Design in Raspberry Patch, CO
Contemporary Full Home Design in Raspberry Patch, CO
Sefra Maples Interior Design and ConsultingSefra Maples Interior Design and Consulting
Johnston Trex Transcend Deck & Open Porch
Johnston Trex Transcend Deck & Open Porch
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Deck and Open Porch featuring Trex Transcend decking, cedar-fishing ceiling and posts, stone columns and rail countertop
Greenlake Craftsman: Porch
Greenlake Craftsman: Porch
Kimberlee Marie InteriorsKimberlee Marie Interiors
This 1950s home got a major update and addition. It went from a modest three bedroom, two bath house to a beautiful five bedroom, four bath house. Our clients were outgrowing their home but loved their neighborhood and didn't want to move. So they decided to modify their existing home to bring it up to speed with their family's needs. The main goals were to enlarge the main living spaces and make the floor plan more open. This was primarily achieved by adding a second story which allowed new bedrooms to be created, freeing up space on the main floor for a larger kitchen, dining room, and living room. The soothing creams, blues, grays, and warm wood tones used throughout help make this home inviting, and the craftsman details add charm and character, ensuring our clients will be proud to call this space "home" for years to come. Project designed by interior design studio Kimberlee Marie Interiors. They serve the Seattle metro area including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Hunts Point. For more about Kimberlee Marie Interiors, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/ To learn more about this project, see here https://www.kimberleemarie.com/greenlakecraftsman
Contemporary Verandah
Contemporary Verandah
Beach House
Beach House
Scott Edmonston Architecture StudioScott Edmonston Architecture Studio
Great View Dr
Great View Dr
Sierra HomesSierra Homes
Laura Rice, Sierra Homes
Upper Saucon Township
Upper Saucon Township
Chestnut Hill Landscape ContractorsChestnut Hill Landscape Contractors
Lake Sue Modern
Lake Sue Modern
FG Schaub Custom HomesFG Schaub Custom Homes
Loba Creative
Upper / Lower Stone Patio Deck & Porch
Upper / Lower Stone Patio Deck & Porch
Quality CraftsmenQuality Craftsmen
Catherine Augestad, Fox Photography, Marietta, GA
2041
2041
Blender Architecture LLCBlender Architecture LLC
Darris Harris
Composite Deck, Screened Porch, Underdeck Drainage and Patio
Composite Deck, Screened Porch, Underdeck Drainage and Patio
Deckscapes of VA, LLCDeckscapes of VA, LLC
Scalley Residence
Scalley Residence
MasterPLAN Outdoor LivingMasterPLAN Outdoor Living
Can you imagine yourself relaxing on the couch in this outdoor living space?
Contemporary Luxury Dream Home
Contemporary Luxury Dream Home
Wynn Home DesignWynn Home Design
We designed and installed the wood panel wall in the dining room area to bring a warm, and cozy feel.
Brentwood Renovation
Brentwood Renovation
Architelle Architecture & Interior DesignArchitelle Architecture & Interior Design
This terrace is located at the front of the house, to catch the north sun, so it is given a formal treatment with elegant Georgian columns. An adjustable louvre roof allows sun onto the terrace in winter, and prevents the adjacent living room from being too dark. When shade or weather protection is required, the roof can be conveniently closed.
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Deck, Patio or Porch
Outdoor Living - Enclosed Deck, Patio or Porch
Weatherwell Elite - Aluminum ShuttersWeatherwell Elite - Aluminum Shutters
This covered back patio was enclosed with Weatherwell Elite aluminum to the ultimate outdoor room that could be used in all seasons. The louvers are able to be adjusted to any position to keep out the weather when required or let the breezes in. The owners had ultimate flexibility being able to pull the multifold panels back creating a completely open space if required.
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Screened Porch Retreat in Ann Arbor
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Detached screened porch in Ann Arbor, MI by Meadowlark Design+Build.

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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