Design ideas for an expansive transitional backyard screened-in verandah in DC Metro with cable railing.

Multiple floating decks and porches reach out toward the river from the house. An immediate indoor outdoor connection is emphasized from every major room.

New Modern Lake House: Located on beautiful Glen Lake, this home was designed especially for its environment with large windows maximizing the view toward the lake. The lower awning windows allow lake breezes in, while clerestory windows and skylights bring light in from the south. A back porch and screened porch with a grill and commercial hood provide multiple opportunities to enjoy the setting. Michigan stone forms a band around the base with blue stone paving on each porch. Every room echoes the lake setting with shades of blue and green and contemporary wood veneer cabinetry.

Existing 1970s cottage transformed into modern lodge - view inside screened porch looking west - HLODGE - Unionville, IN - Lake Lemon - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles (architect + photographer) - WERK | Building Modern (builder)

Rear screened-in porch overlooking the pool featuring natural Ipe flooring, classic blue-painted ceiling, oversized comfy furniture and a modern black fireplace.

An extra living space for the summer months.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard screened-in verandah in Boston with concrete pavers and cable railing.

New Modern Lake House: Located on beautiful Glen Lake, this home was designed especially for its environment with large windows maximizing the view toward the lake. The lower awning windows allow lake breezes in, while clerestory windows and skylights bring light in from the south. A back porch and screened porch with a grill and commercial hood provide multiple opportunities to enjoy the setting. Michigan stone forms a band around the base with blue stone paving on each porch. Every room echoes the lake setting with shades of blue and green and contemporary wood veneer cabinetry.

Beach style backyard screened-in verandah in Grand Rapids with decking, a roof extension and cable railing.

Photo of an expansive transitional backyard verandah in DC Metro with cable railing.

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 porch with ocean view -Shiplap ceiling -Cathedral ceiling with painted wood beams -Azek decking -Aluminum handrail system with cables
Photo of a mid-sized beach style backyard verandah in Boston with with columns, a roof extension and cable railing.

Sommerhus is a private retreat for two empty-nesters. The clients purchased the previous cabin after falling in love with its location on a private, lakefront peninsula. However, this beautiful site was a challenging site to build on, due to its position sandwiched between the lake and protected wet land. The clients disliked the old cabin because it could only be used in the summer months, due to its lack of both insulation and heat. In addition, it was too small for their needs. They wanted to build a new, larger retreat, but were met with yet another constraint: the new cabin would be limited to the previous cabin’s small footprint. Thus, they decided to approach an architect to design their dream cabin. As the clients described, “We visited Denmark for a family wedding in 2015, and while biking near Gilleleje, a fishing village on the Baltic Sea, we fell in love with the aesthetic of ‘Sommerhus’: dark exteriors, clean, simple lines, and lots of windows.” We set out to design a cabin that fit this aesthetic while also meeting the site’s constraints. The clients were committed to keeping all existing trees on their site. In addition, zoning codes required the new retreat to stay within the previous cabin's small footprint. Thus, to maximize the square footage of the cabin without removing trees or expanding the footprint, the new structure had to grow vertically. At the same time, the clients wanted to be good neighbors. To them, this meant that their cabin should disappear into the woods, especially when viewed from the lake. To accomplish both these requests, the architect selected a dark exterior metal façade that would visually retreat into the trees. The metal siding is a modern, low-maintenance, and cost-effective solution, especially when compared to traditional wood siding. Warm wood on the soffits of the large roof overhang contrast with the metal siding. Sommerhus's resulting exterior is just as the clients’ requested: boldly modern yet respectful of the serene surroundings. The homeowners desired a beach-house-inspired interior, full of light and warmth, in contrast to the dark exterior. As the homeowner explained, “I wanted it to feel like a porch inside.” To achieve this, the living room has two walls of sliding glass doors that connect to the wrap-around porch. This creates a beautiful, indoor-outdoor living space. The crisp and bright kitchen also connects to the porch with the window that opens to an outdoor counter - perfect for passing food and drinks to those lounging on the porch. The kitchen is open to the rest of the first-floor entertaining space, and brings a playful, beach-house feel to the cabin. After the completion of the project, the homeowners remarked, “Working with Christopher and Eric [of CSA] was a wonderful experience. We absolutely love our home, and each season on the lake is more special than the last.”

Photo of a backyard verandah in Charleston with with fireplace, decking, a roof extension and cable railing.

Inspiration for an expansive beach style backyard verandah in Charleston with with fireplace, decking, a roof extension and cable railing.

This is an example of a contemporary backyard verandah in Austin with cable railing.

Multiple floating decks and porches reach out toward the river from the house. An immediate indoor outdoor connection is emphasized from every major room.

If outdated railings prevent you from enjoying nice view, replacing them with the cable railing gives modern elegance. Cable railings are often desired in place of traditional pickets to achieve nearly unobstructed views as the cable is much thinner than traditional pickets. It is also a more modern aesthetic and is often chosen for that reason(From Wikiwand). Cable railings are increasingly popular, with companies offering various systems to suit different budgets and preferences. Muzata goes the extra mile by providing Free Design Services for customized railing solutions. Whether renovating or building, cable railings offer both style and functionality.

Kevin Meechan
Photo of a large arts and crafts backyard verandah in Other with natural stone pavers and cable railing.

The rear covered porch with a brick fireplace, grill, and refrigerator. Your right; supply chain issues = no cushions
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style backyard verandah in Other with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone pavers, a roof extension and cable railing.