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Contemporary Veranda with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Modern House
Modern House
CJ South PhotographyCJ South Photography
CJ South
Design ideas for a contemporary veranda in Detroit with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Winston - Contemporary Waterfront
Winston - Contemporary Waterfront
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Featuring a classic H-shaped plan and minimalist details, the Winston was designed with the modern family in mind. This home carefully balances a sleek and uniform façade with more contemporary elements. This balance is noticed best when looking at the home on axis with the front or rear doors. Simple lap siding serve as a backdrop to the careful arrangement of windows and outdoor spaces. Stepping through a pair of natural wood entry doors gives way to sweeping vistas through the living and dining rooms. Anchoring the left side of the main level, and on axis with the living room, is a large white kitchen island and tiled range surround. To the right, and behind the living rooms sleek fireplace, is a vertical corridor that grants access to the upper level bedrooms, main level master suite, and lower level spaces. Serving as backdrop to this vertical corridor is a floor to ceiling glass display room for a sizeable wine collection. Set three steps down from the living room and through an articulating glass wall, the screened porch is enclosed by a retractable screen system that allows the room to be heated during cold nights. In all rooms, preferential treatment is given to maximize exposure to the rear yard, making this a perfect lakefront home.
Sandy's House
Sandy's House
Jernigan HomesJernigan Homes
TJ Drechsel
Photo of a large contemporary back veranda in Other with a fire feature, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living & Hardscapes
Outdoor Living & Hardscapes
Epic DevelopmentEpic Development
The screen porch of a Modern Prairie style home with wood burning fireplace in Brookhaven. There is also a huge deck off of the porch. The kitchen opens to the screen porch and the family room opens to the deck...making it perfect for entertaining! Built by Epic Development; Photo by Brian Gassel
Beach Modern Outdoor Living
Beach Modern Outdoor Living
Sage Outdoor DesignsSage Outdoor Designs
Ed Gohlich Photography
Photo of a contemporary veranda in San Diego with a fire feature.
Renovation Refresh
Renovation Refresh
Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions NSWSmith & Sons Renovations & Extensions NSW
Design ideas for a contemporary back veranda in Other with a fire feature.
BL-12
BL-12
Signature Custom HomesSignature Custom Homes
In our Contemporary Bellevue Residence we wanted the aesthetic to be clean and bright. This is a similar plan to our Victoria Crest home with a few changes and different design elements. Areas of focus; large open kitchen with waterfall countertops and awning upper flat panel cabinets, elevator, interior and exterior fireplaces, floating flat panel vanities in bathrooms, home theater room, large master suite and rooftop deck. Photo Credit: Layne Freedle
Spring Hollow Deck & Porch (Ipe)
Spring Hollow Deck & Porch (Ipe)
TimberTownTimberTown
The ipe used on both the deck and porch create a perfect transition from inside to outside.
Medium sized contemporary back veranda in Austin with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Garden Studio Gym & Yoga Studio
Garden Studio Gym & Yoga Studio
Owl Garden StudiosOwl Garden Studios
Large contemporary back veranda in Surrey with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Front Porch With Fire Pit
Front Porch With Fire Pit
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
This cozy front yard fire pit is a perfect blend of inviting and private. We added custom black planters to add privacy, and we planted a mix of shrubbery and white flowers to add greenery without taking away from the modern vibe.
Shady River
Shady River
Zac Seewald PhotographyZac Seewald Photography
Zac Seewald - Photographer of Architecture and Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary back veranda in Houston with a fire feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Dragonfly Lodge
Dragonfly Lodge
Modern Rustic HomesModern Rustic Homes
The living porch is an extension of the living room, complete with fireplace, comfortable seating and a terrific view of the property, creek and mountains creating a lifestyle we call "Modern Rustic Living".
Timber Framed Screened Porch
Timber Framed Screened Porch
Studio One-Off Architecture & DesignStudio One-Off Architecture & Design
Constructed of reclaimed Douglas fir timber. Translucent roof. Photo: Tom Currier
This is an example of a contemporary veranda in Boston with a fire feature.
Front Porch & Portico Addition
Front Porch & Portico Addition
Cipriani Remodeling SolutionsCipriani Remodeling Solutions
Front Porch & Portico Addition with Fireplace
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front veranda in Philadelphia with a fire feature, brick paving and a roof extension.
Parrot Cay in Naples Reserve
Parrot Cay in Naples Reserve
Lundstrom Development, Inc.Lundstrom Development, Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary back veranda in Miami with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
New House Near Collingwood Ontario
New House Near Collingwood Ontario
Paul Roth Architect Inc.Paul Roth Architect Inc.
Covered seating area with fireplace at end of stone terrace overlooking valley. Richard Johnson Photography Inc.
Photo of a contemporary veranda in Toronto with a fire feature.
Patio Cover and Porches
Patio Cover and Porches
Austin Outdoor Living GroupAustin Outdoor Living Group
Austin Outdoor Living Group
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side veranda in Austin with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Cedarbrook House
Cedarbrook House
BOXWOOD ARCHITECTSBOXWOOD ARCHITECTS
Photography: Shai Gil
Medium sized contemporary back veranda in Toronto with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Premium Patio Enclosures, Retractable Screens & Doors
Premium Patio Enclosures, Retractable Screens & Doors
Phantom ScreensPhantom Screens
Large contemporary back veranda in Other with a roof extension, a fire feature and tiled flooring.
Cozy Rowhouse Screen Porch
Cozy Rowhouse Screen Porch
Landis Architects | BuildersLandis Architects | Builders
This homeowner came to us with a design for a screen porch to create a comfortable space for family and entertaining. We helped finalize materials and details, including French doors to the porch, Trex decking, low-maintenance trim, siding, and decking, and a new full-light side door that leads to stairs to access the backyard. The porch also features a beadboard ceiling, gas firepit, and a ceiling fan. Our master electrician also recommended LED tape lighting under each tread nosing for brightly lit stairs.

Contemporary Veranda with a Fire Feature 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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