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Side Veranda with a Fireplace Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
Photo of a country side veranda in Minneapolis with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Watermark at Bearspaw | Farmhouse - All Seasons Room
Watermark at Bearspaw | Farmhouse - All Seasons Room
Andison Residential DesignAndison Residential Design
All Seasons Room with Exterior Fireplace Modern Farmhouse - Custom Home Calgary, Alberta
This is an example of a large country side metal railing veranda in Calgary with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Covered Porch
Covered Porch
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
Inspiration for a large traditional side veranda in Charlotte with a fireplace and a roof extension.
Indian Run Drive
Indian Run Drive
Jamee Parish Architects, LLCJamee Parish Architects, LLC
These large glass doors help to connect the indoors with the outdoors. The focal point is this beautiful stone fireplace!
Photo of a medium sized classic side veranda in Columbus with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Blaine Beach House
Blaine Beach House
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
Situated on the north shore of Birch Point this high-performance beach home enjoys a view across Boundary Bay to White Rock, BC and the BC Coastal Range beyond. Designed for indoor, outdoor living the many decks, patios, porches, outdoor fireplace, and firepit welcome friends and family to gather outside regardless of the weather. From a high-performance perspective this home was built to and certified by the Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home program and the EnergyStar program. In fact, an independent testing/rating agency was able to show that the home will only use 53% of the energy of a typical new home, all while being more comfortable and healthier. As with all high-performance homes we find a sweet spot that returns an excellent, comfortable, healthy home to the owners, while also producing a building that minimizes its environmental footprint. Design by JWR Design Photography by Radley Muller Photography Interior Design by Markie Nelson Interior Design
Cary Street
Cary Street
Homekeepers LLCHomekeepers LLC
Screen porch addition with custom fireplace and pizza oven. Our client later had us renovate her master bath.
Inspiration for a large classic side veranda in Richmond with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Exterior S'Agaró. Girona. IN PROGRESS
Exterior S'Agaró. Girona. IN PROGRESS
A! Emotional & estudioDOMA! Emotional & estudioDOM
Proyecto de diseño y construcción de Pérgola para exterior. Living & dinning outdoor. Zona barra.
Large mediterranean side veranda in Other with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Red Cedar Lake House
Red Cedar Lake House
Lundin Architects LLCLundin Architects LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic side wood railing veranda in Minneapolis with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Lake O'Brien 6
Lake O'Brien 6
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
This is an example of a medium sized rustic side veranda in Minneapolis with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Carmel Outdoor Living
Carmel Outdoor Living
Dovetail GroupDovetail Group
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side veranda in Indianapolis with a fireplace, concrete paving and a pergola.
European Inspired Transitional Home
European Inspired Transitional Home
Design DCADesign DCA
Outdoor Living with stone fireplace.
Design ideas for a large traditional side veranda in Houston with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Covered patio + fireplace
Covered patio + fireplace
Johnston Design GroupJohnston Design Group
Meechan Architectural Photography
Large traditional side veranda in Other with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Big 5 Ranch
Big 5 Ranch
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
The porch features an exterior wood burning fireplace
Rustic side veranda in Other with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Asheville Outdoor Entertaining Addition
Asheville Outdoor Entertaining Addition
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
This is an example of a large country side veranda in Other with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Newport Ave Willow Glen
Newport Ave Willow Glen
Ridgeway Home Builders Inc.Ridgeway Home Builders Inc.
This beautiful corner house has the coziest outdoor lanai to enjoy tv and an evening of entertainment. This home is nestled on one of Willow Glen's most prestigious streets. The reclaimed wood cabinet doors give a nice spot to place your tv equipment, board games and blankets.
Mid-Century Remodel
Mid-Century Remodel
Vertical Arts ArchitectureVertical Arts Architecture
David Patterson Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized country side veranda in Denver with a fireplace and a pergola.
Outdoor dining + fireplace
Outdoor dining + fireplace
Johnston Design GroupJohnston Design Group
Meechan Architectural Photography
Large classic side veranda in Other with a fireplace, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Sunset Hill Second Story Addition. Enclosed Balcony with Dual sided gas firepla
Sunset Hill Second Story Addition. Enclosed Balcony with Dual sided gas firepla
Bogman Design/Build AKA GreenBuiltCottagesBogman Design/Build AKA GreenBuiltCottages
Kirsten Houvener shelterhomephotography@gmail.com
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic side veranda in Seattle with a fireplace, decking and a roof extension.
Asheville Outdoor Entertaining Addition
Asheville Outdoor Entertaining Addition
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Design ideas for a large rural side veranda in Other with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
'15 New Home Wayzata, MN
'15 New Home Wayzata, MN
Lecy Bros Homes & RemodelingLecy Bros Homes & Remodeling
Medium sized side veranda in Minneapolis with a fireplace and a roof extension.

Side Veranda with a Fireplace Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland 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 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 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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