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Veranda with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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New Hampsire Log Cabin
New Hampsire Log Cabin
Katahdin Cedar Log HomesKatahdin Cedar Log Homes
home by: Katahdin Cedar Log Homes photos by: F & E Schmidt Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front veranda in Manchester with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Biltmore Park Kitchen and Outdoor Living Remodel
Biltmore Park Kitchen and Outdoor Living Remodel
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Photo credit: Ryan Theede
This is an example of a large rustic back veranda in Other with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Vashon Island 1,750 sq ft FabCab
Vashon Island 1,750 sq ft FabCab
FabCabFabCab
Location: Vashon Island, WA. Photography by Dale Lang
Inspiration for a large rustic back veranda in Seattle with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Porch
Porch
Studio KohlhaasStudio Kohlhaas
New screened porch added to old Austin home. Outdoor gas fireplace.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic side veranda in Austin with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Bolton Landing Modern Cabin
Bolton Landing Modern Cabin
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
The timber ceiling, glass walls and fireplace make this sitting area facing the woods feel open and cozy at the same time Scott Bergman Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic veranda in Boston with a fire feature and a roof extension.
"The Lantern" a lakeside home
"The Lantern" a lakeside home
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Mark Hoyle - Townville, SC
Large traditional back veranda in Other with a fire feature and brick paving.
Sebago Lake Camp
Sebago Lake Camp
Wright-Ryan HomesWright-Ryan Homes
Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Large modern side veranda in Portland Maine with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Irving Ave - Minneapolis, MN
Irving Ave - Minneapolis, MN
OSLO BuildersOSLO Builders
OSLO Builders
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Minneapolis with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Ninovan
Ninovan
Shutler ArchitectsShutler Architects
Classic back veranda in DC Metro with a fire feature.
FFG Timber Frame Porch
FFG Timber Frame Porch
Sunset BuildersSunset Builders
The color selection of the wood stains set the accent pieces apart from the tongue and groove ceiling.
Design ideas for a rustic back veranda in Other with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Elegant Mediterranean Home
Elegant Mediterranean Home
Housing Trends, Inc.Housing Trends, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional veranda in Atlanta with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Charlotte Remodeling CompanyCharlotte Remodeling Company
Outdoor covered patio
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back veranda in Charlotte with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point
Husserl GroupHusserl Group
Brad Husserl
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean back veranda in Tampa with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Curve Asheville
Curve Asheville
RCJ Building Inc.RCJ Building Inc.
Photo of a large classic side veranda in Charlotte with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
RECLAIM WOOD CONCRETE AND STEEL
RECLAIM WOOD CONCRETE AND STEEL
SLOCRETESLOCRETE
Creating enjoyable living spaces with concrete steel and wood
Small country back veranda in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Porch
Porch
Studio KohlhaasStudio Kohlhaas
Addition onto 1925 Austin bungalow. Screened porch makes home feel enormous.
Medium sized rustic side veranda in Austin with natural stone paving, a roof extension and a fire feature.

Veranda with a Fire Feature 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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