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Mid-sized Verandah Design Ideas with an Awning

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Residential Awnings
Residential Awnings
Coastal Canvas ProductsCoastal Canvas Products
Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard verandah in Atlanta with an awning.
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!
Greek Village Corporate Retreat
Greek Village Corporate Retreat
Newberry ArchitectureNewberry Architecture
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean side yard verandah in Houston with concrete slab and an awning.
Princeton Contemporary
Princeton Contemporary
Ronni Hock Garden & LandscapeRonni Hock Garden & Landscape
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard verandah in Philadelphia with concrete slab and an awning.
Deal Residence
Deal Residence
Crome ArchitectureCrome Architecture
This new 1,700 sf two-story single family residence for a young couple required a minimum of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, packaged to fit unobtrusively in an older low-key residential neighborhood. The house is located on a small non-conforming lot. In order to get the maximum out of this small footprint, we virtually eliminated areas such as hallways to capture as much living space. We made the house feel larger by giving the ground floor higher ceilings, provided ample natural lighting, captured elongated sight lines out of view windows, and used outdoor areas as extended living spaces. To help the building be a “good neighbor,” we set back the house on the lot to minimize visual volume, creating a friendly, social semi-public front porch. We designed with multiple step-back levels to create an intimacy in scale. The garage is on one level, the main house is on another higher level. The upper floor is set back even further to reduce visual impact. By designing a single car garage with exterior tandem parking, we minimized the amount of yard space taken up with parking. The landscaping and permeable cobblestone walkway up to the house serves double duty as part of the city required parking space. The final building solution incorporated a variety of significant cost saving features, including a floor plan that made the most of the natural topography of the site and allowed access to utilities’ crawl spaces. We avoided expensive excavation by using slab on grade at the ground floor. Retaining walls also doubled as building walls.
Stunning Porch Cover Addition in Sycamore
Stunning Porch Cover Addition in Sycamore
Ken Spears ConstructionKen Spears Construction
Our team removed the existing awning and created a beautiful new wood awning with a concealed fastener metal roof so that our clients could enjoy the outdoors.
The Jerry Lewis House
The Jerry Lewis House
Moderne BuildersModerne Builders
Kelly Peak
Mid-sized midcentury side yard verandah in Other with an awning and concrete slab.
Echo Farms Changes
Echo Farms Changes
JRS ConstructionJRS Construction
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard screened-in verandah in Wilmington with decking and an awning.
Tischdekoration
Tischdekoration
UserUser
Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard verandah in Dusseldorf with an awning.
Alvarez Residence Staircase
Alvarez Residence Staircase
Top Ciment USATop Ciment USA
Felix Mizioznikov
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard verandah in Miami with concrete slab and an awning.
Courtyard mesh shade sail
Courtyard mesh shade sail
Pike Awning CompanyPike Awning Company
Stretched mesh fabric shade sail over a back courtyard
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard verandah in Portland with an awning.
Porch Awnings
Porch Awnings
Kreider's Canvas Service, Inc.Kreider's Canvas Service, Inc.
Protect and enhance any porch with an awning. All awnings are sewn and manufactured at our shop by experienced professionals using only the finest materials, piping and hardware available. Benefits include: Shade. Creates a cozy, usable area. Rain protection. Enlarges the feel of any porch. Removable in winter when you need the sunlight for added heat in your home. Adds texture, color, and interest to your home. Rope systems are available to retract awnings when needed. Privacy. Save on AC costs.
South Austin Modern
South Austin Modern
UserUser
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard verandah in Austin with concrete pavers and an awning.
Traditional Column Veranda with Glass Canopy Roof
Traditional Column Veranda with Glass Canopy Roof
Fine Iron – Architectural IronworkersFine Iron – Architectural Ironworkers
This column veranda was crafted using our popular, Victorian style Windsor columns and contemporary spandrels, topped with our traditional curved and hipped glazing bar roof frame. The veranda wraps around one side of the house providing a covered walkway between two doors as well as being a lovely sunny space to sit and relax or do some pottering in the garden!
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
LA Kehres BuildingLA Kehres Building
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional screened-in verandah in Philadelphia with decking and an awning.
Broad Ripple Modern Craftsman
Broad Ripple Modern Craftsman
WERK | Building ModernWERK | Building Modern
Back porch continues Craftsman theme but with a slightly more modern twist - Architecture/Interior Design/Renderings/Photography: HAUS | Architecture - Construction Management: WERK | Building Modern
Front Entries
Front Entries
D & M Outdoor Living SpacesD & M Outdoor Living Spaces
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard verandah in Chicago with decking and an awning.
Cabins in Eastern Washington
Cabins in Eastern Washington
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by John Granen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard verandah in Other with an awning.
Silverlake Bungalow
Silverlake Bungalow
Environmental Design StudioEnvironmental Design Studio
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic backyard verandah in Los Angeles with a fire feature and an awning.
Modern Custom Home Designs
Modern Custom Home Designs
Maggee Gibson Design Inc.Maggee Gibson Design Inc.
Jamee Gibson - J.S.G. Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard verandah in Toronto with with columns, concrete pavers and an awning.

Mid-sized Verandah Design Ideas with an Awning

A verandah requires careful planning because it is here that you transition from the outside of your home to the inside. A roofed and open, or partly open, portion of a house, a verandah is more than just an entryway to your house. It is here you can play games, sit on a swing chair while sipping lemonade, chat to neighbours, and watch the world go by. Browse the photos on Houzz to see how you can breathe life back into your verandah, or build one onto your home with form and function in mind. You’ll find inspiration for Queenslander verandahs, those with flat, curved, concave and gabled roofs, as well as ideas for flooring and balustrades, to suit all styles of homes, big and small. If you want to dig a little deeper, make sure you check out the Stories or Advice section on Houzz, too.

What style of verandah should I add to my home?

This will be primarily dictated by your budget, space and overall style of your home. Typically, verandahs are integrated into a home’s roofline, so they will most likely always be a pricey renovation. Flat or skillion-roofed verandahs are popular home additions because they can be shaped to fit most house plans, or extend out to other zones, like a pool, for example. A pitched/gabled or curved roof will give you more height and a more open feel, while a concave roof looks best on a verandah attached to a period home. If you need advice, check out our directory of architects.

How can I decorate my verandah?

Your verandah decor should reflect your personality and lifestyle, but most importantly, how you will use the space. If you want it to encourage lounging and people watching, add a hammock, swing chair or daybed – the more seating you have, the more likely you are to use it with friends. Get more from your verandah by including a dining table and chairs, with some feature pendant lighting to draw attention to the zone. You could also go beyond seating, by adding the likes of a console or planters. If you’re spoilt with a view, you can also keep it utterly simple with just two comfy armchairs to sink back into. Add colour through wall hangings, potted plants, pillows and rugs, but remember to opt for fabrics that are waterproof and fade-resistant. If you're unsure, get help from a designer!
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