Looking to upgrade your outdoor space with a new verandah? At MyLiving Outdoors, we specialise in designing and building custom verandahs that preserve your home’s character, enhance outdoor functionality, and add long-term value. Whether you’re drawn to the timeless appeal of classic timber or the clean lines of modern steel, we offer fully tailored solutions to suit your style, space, and budget.
With a wide range of classic, modern, and premium verandah options, our expert team will help you find the perfect fit for your home.
MyLiving Outdoors – Timber Hipped Verandah
Why Add a Verandah?
A verandah is more than just an attractive feature, it’s a highly practical home upgrade. It provides shelter from the elements, extends your living space, and allows you to use your backyard all year round while also protecting your outdoor furniture.
In summer, a verandah also provides the added bonus of reduced cooling costs due to its shading of windows and walls.
The only question is: which style should you choose? That’s where understanding the difference between classic vs modern verandahs comes in, helping you decide whether to enhance your home’s existing aesthetic or reimagine it entirely.
MyLiving Outdoors – The Retreat
Classic vs Modern: What’s the Difference?
Classic Verandahs draw inspiration from heritage-style homes, often featuring pitched or gabled roofs, timber construction, and ornate detailing. They are perfect for South Australian homes with colonial or Federation-era architecture, offering warmth, character, and timeless appeal.
Modern Verandahs on the other hand, typically use durable materials like Colorbond® steel. With flat or angled rooflines, integrated lighting, and minimalist detailing, they offer a clean, contemporary aesthetic ideal for modern and newly built homes.
In essence:
- Classic = timeless, warm, ornate
- Modern = Sleek, minimalist, functional
MyLiving Outdoors – Steel Verandah & Timber Deck
Timeless Style: Classic Verandah Designs by MyLiving Outdoors
If your home boasts traditional features or you love timeless architecture, a classic verandah may be the perfect choice. At MyLiving Outdoors, our timber verandahs and select premium styles offer classic elegance with lasting durability, all while keeping the initial integrity of your home intact.
Popular classic styles:
Benefits of Classic Verandahs:
- Enhance the charm of colonial or heritage homes
- Use natural, sustainable timber
- Add character and warmth
- Ideal for leafy suburbs or coastal properties
MyLiving Outdoors – The Pavilion
Modern Verandah Designs by MyLiving Outdoors
For contemporary homes or those looking for a design refresh, our steel verandahs and premium options offer clean lines and strong architectural presence. These designs seamlessly integrate modern features, like lighting and minimalist detailing, making them perfect for updated exteriors.
Popular modern styles include:
Benefits of Modern Verandahs:
- Clean, minimalist design
- Strong architectural presence
- Fast, low-maintenance installation
- Compatible with smart lighting and modern finishes
MyLiving Outdoors – Steel Verandah
Material Spotlight: Timber vs Steel
Your choice of material can shape both the look and feel of your verandah.
Classic verandahs are crafted from sustainable timber, perfectly complementing the warm, earthy tones of heritage South Australian homes. They bring charm, character, and a sense of timelessness to any outdoor space. On the other hand, steel provides a sleek, minimalistic design with sustainable, smart features, making it suitable for homes featuring a modern, contemporary aesthetic.
Classic Verandahs provide:
- Classic appeal
- Ornate Detailing
- Warm, Inviting Atmosphere
- Heritage Value
- Perfect for Leafy and/or Coastal Settings
Modern Verandahs provide:
- Clean, minimalist design
- Efficient use of space
- Emphasises Light
- Sustainable, smart features
- Strong Architectural Presence
MyLiving Outdoors – Timber Verandah
Which Verandah Style Suits Your Home Best?
Still undecided? Here’s a quick comparison to help:
Classic Verandahs Are Perfect If You:
- Own a character, heritage, or Federation-style home
- Love timber, earthy tones, and traditional detailing
- Want to add character, charm, and elegance
Modern Verandahs Are Ideal If You:
- Own a contemporary or minimalist home
- Prefer sleek finishes and integrated lighting
- Want low-maintenance functional design
MyLiving Outdoors – Timber Verandah
Design That Reflects Your Home and Lifestyle
Whether you’re drawn to the charm of classic architecture or prefer a sleek, contemporary finish, MyLiving Outdoors has a verandah solution that will elevate your outdoor living. With fully customised designs, quality materials, and expert craftsmanship, we create verandahs built to last and made to impress.
Ready to elevate your outdoor living?
Contact MyLiving Outdoors today for a free consultation and explore how we can bring your verandah vision to life.