skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Veranda
  3. Hard Landscaping: Concrete Slab

Veranda with a Fireplace and Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 100 photos
Item 1 of 3
Indian Run Drive
Indian Run Drive
Jamee Parish Architects, LLCJamee Parish Architects, LLC
This open porch has views to a nearby ravine. The ceiling makes the space nice and cozy.
Medium sized classic side veranda in Columbus with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Lakeside Craftsman
Lakeside Craftsman
Mike Blake Custom HomesMike Blake Custom Homes
Expansive vaulted wood ceiling back porch. That includes a covered area for the master, living and encloses porch area. In addition the space provides a corner fireplace to add ambiance.
Modern Lodge
Modern Lodge
Parker HomesParker Homes
Medium sized rustic back veranda in Austin with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Overlook Custom
Overlook Custom
Cerulean ConceptsCerulean Concepts
This stunning outdoor patio boasts an outdoor kitchen with built-in grill, refrigerator, and a beautiful stone fireplace that spans the height of this large porch with tongue and groove panel ceilings!
3 Pavilions
3 Pavilions
Distinctive ArchitectureDistinctive Architecture
Photography by Russell Abraham ( http://www.russellabraham.com/)
Large modern veranda in Raleigh with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Hillcountry Craftsman
Hillcountry Craftsman
Brickmoon DesignBrickmoon Design
Design ideas for a classic back veranda in Houston with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
2021 Home-A-Rama Home - Modern Prairie with Indoor Basketball Court & Pool
2021 Home-A-Rama Home - Modern Prairie with Indoor Basketball Court & Pool
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The large wall of sliding glass doors provide easy access to the home's back porch and views of the distant pond and woods.
Inspiration for an expansive modern back veranda in Indianapolis with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
White and Gray Stucco Transitional
White and Gray Stucco Transitional
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Design ideas for a large traditional back veranda in Houston with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Patio Fireplace with Tv
Patio Fireplace with Tv
Milestone Homes Inc.Milestone Homes Inc.
Large patio with built in fireplace and TV hookups.
Large traditional back veranda with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Award-Winning Outdoor Oasis in West Austin's Davenport Ranch
Award-Winning Outdoor Oasis in West Austin's Davenport Ranch
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back veranda in Austin with a fireplace and concrete slabs.
Outdoor Covered Patio
Outdoor Covered Patio
Bluestone Contractors, LLCBluestone Contractors, LLC
general contractor, renovation, renovating, luxury, unique, high end homes, design build firms, custom construction, luxury homes, outdoor kitchens, covered outdoor seating, outdoor seating, covered patio, patio seating
Gershwin home
Gershwin home
Allen Irvin - DesignerAllen Irvin - Designer
outdoor living
This is an example of a large traditional back metal railing veranda in Houston with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Lot 36 Angler's Retreat
Lot 36 Angler's Retreat
Holmes by DesignHolmes by Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Nashville with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
New Home Build
New Home Build
Trust BuildersTrust Builders
Amy Kawszan
Photo of an expansive classic back veranda in Houston with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a fireplace.
Ashdale Back Patio
Ashdale Back Patio
John Merrill Homes, LLCJohn Merrill Homes, LLC
Large rural back veranda in Jacksonville with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Large Gray Single Family Home - Medinah, IL
Large Gray Single Family Home - Medinah, IL
M J & B Contractors, Inc.M J & B Contractors, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Chicago with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Lune de Sang Stone House
Lune de Sang Stone House
CHROFICHROFI
Stone House is the alteration to a single storey vernacular house in the rural landscape setting of northern NSW Australia. The original house was built with local materials and craftsmanship. Over the years various additions were made to the house exhibiting the different layers in its occupation. The brief was to renovate the house within a limited budget whilst offering better living arrangements for a holiday house that would suit their growing family. Our proposal was to reinstate value with little intervention; with this in mind we had two design strategies. One was the idea of preservation; wherever possible elements of the building fabric would be salvaged but only to reveal its qualities in a meaningful way. We identified four building elements worth preserving. The stone wall was providing protection and privacy from the main road. The internal masonry walls were defining rooms at the rear of the house. The expressed timber ceiling provided a unifying canvas within the whole house. The concrete floor offered a calming palette to the house. Second was the idea of addition. Given the budget limitations, the additions had to be singular and multifunctional. A ‘breathable’ facade frame was the response. The frame was inserted along the whole length of the building. The new facade had a number of uses. It allowed supporting the roof rafters along the length of the building hence both creating a open plan arrangement that would enjoy the beautiful district views as well as enabling a strong connection to the extensive backyard. The new facade is composed of glazed sliding doors fitted with flyscreens to mitigate the impact of insects very common in this sub-tropical climate. Lastly, a set of retractable slatted blinds was integrated to provide both shade from the afternoon sun and security during unattended seasons. Stone House combines these two design ideas into a simple calming palette; within the house all walls and floors were kept to neutral tones to reveal the exposed timber rafters as the only feature of the interior. The shell of the house merges the existing stone work with the new ‘frame’ creating a new whole and importantly a clear relationship to the landscape beyond.
White and Gray Stucco Transitional
White and Gray Stucco Transitional
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a large classic back veranda in Houston with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
3 Pavilions
3 Pavilions
Distinctive ArchitectureDistinctive Architecture
Interiors
This is an example of a large modern veranda in Raleigh with a fireplace, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Award-Winning Outdoor Oasis in West Austin's Davenport Ranch
Award-Winning Outdoor Oasis in West Austin's Davenport Ranch
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
Large mediterranean back veranda in Austin with a fireplace and concrete slabs.

Veranda with a Fireplace and Concrete Slabs 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.
1
12345Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.