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Veranda with a Fire Feature and All Types of Cover 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.
Porches & Screened Porches
Porches & Screened Porches
Synergy OutdoorSynergy Outdoor
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back veranda in Atlanta with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Southern Living Idea House
Southern Living Idea House
Providence DesignProvidence Design
Michael Baxley
Photo of a medium sized classic back veranda in Little Rock with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Outdoor Living Areas & Pools
Outdoor Living Areas & Pools
Simmons Estate HomesSimmons Estate Homes
Inspiration for a rustic veranda in Dallas with a roof extension and a fire feature.
Lake Keowee: Smith Private Residence
Lake Keowee: Smith Private Residence
Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris HomeLinda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
With its cedar shake roof and siding, complemented by Swannanoa stone, this lakeside home conveys the Nantucket style beautifully. The overall home design promises views to be enjoyed inside as well as out with a lovely screened porch with a Chippendale railing. Throughout the home are unique and striking features. Antique doors frame the opening into the living room from the entry. The living room is anchored by an antique mirror integrated into the overmantle of the fireplace. The kitchen is designed for functionality with a 48” Subzero refrigerator and Wolf range. Add in the marble countertops and industrial pendants over the large island and you have a stunning area. Antique lighting and a 19th century armoire are paired with painted paneling to give an edge to the much-loved Nantucket style in the master. Marble tile and heated floors give way to an amazing stainless steel freestanding tub in the master bath. Rachael Boling Photography
Michelle Fries
Michelle Fries
Michelle FriesMichelle Fries
Lands End Development
Rustic veranda in Minneapolis with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Point Clear Classic
Point Clear Classic
Walcott Adams Verneuille ArchitectsWalcott Adams Verneuille Architects
Photo of a traditional veranda in Other with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Bridge House
Bridge House
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Covered Porch overlooks Pier Cove Valley - Welcome to Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan, Saugutuck, Michigan, Douglas Michigan - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Sendero Ranch Party Barn
Sendero Ranch Party Barn
Virtuoso BuildersVirtuoso Builders
Features to the cabana include reclaimed wood ceiling, a-frame ceiling, wood tile floor, garage doors and sliding barn doors.
This is an example of a large rural front veranda in Other with a fire feature, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Mt. Philo Cottage
Mt. Philo Cottage
Silver Maple Construction LLCSilver Maple Construction LLC
Photography by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com Architect: Haynes & Garthwaite Redmond Interior Design
Design ideas for a large classic back veranda in Burlington with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Modern Outdoor Living Space
Modern Outdoor Living Space
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
Anastasia Alkema
This is an example of a country veranda in Atlanta with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Premium Patio Enclosures, Retractable Screens & Doors
Premium Patio Enclosures, Retractable Screens & Doors
Phantom ScreensPhantom Screens
Large modern back veranda in Other with tiled flooring, a roof extension and a fire feature.
MODERN BELGIAN FARMHOUSE, CONNECTICUT
MODERN BELGIAN FARMHOUSE, CONNECTICUT
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jane Beiles
Photo of a large traditional back veranda in New York with natural stone paving, a fire feature and an awning.
Dream Room 2014
Dream Room 2014
Decorating Den Interiors- Corporate HeadquartersDecorating Den Interiors- Corporate Headquarters
Designed by Barbara Tabak, Decorating Den Interiors in Harrisburg, PA. Won First Place in the Outdoor/Patio Category and Second Runner Up Decorator of the Year in our 2014 Dream Room Contest.
SF Peninsula
SF Peninsula
Jay Thayer Landscape Architect, IncJay Thayer Landscape Architect, Inc
Design ideas for a mediterranean veranda in San Francisco with a fire feature and a roof extension.
Sherman Project - Sandy Springs, GA.
Sherman Project - Sandy Springs, GA.
ARNOLD Masonry & LandscapeARNOLD Masonry & Landscape
This is one of our most recent all inclusive hardscape and landscape projects completed for wonderful clients in Sandy Springs / North Atlanta, GA. Project consisted of completely stripping backyard and creating a clean pallet for new stone and boulder retaining walls, a firepit and stone masonry bench seating area, an amazing flagstone patio area which also included an outdoor stone kitchen and custom chimney along with a cedar pavilion. Stone and pebble pathways with incredible night lighting. Landscape included an incredible array of plant and tree species , new sod and irrigation and potted plant installations. Our professional photos will display this project much better than words can. Contact us for your next hardscape, masonry and landscape project. Allow us to create your place of peace and outdoor oasis! http://www.arnoldmasonryandlandscape.com/ All photos and project and property of ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape. All rights reserved © Mark Najjar- All Rights Reserved ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape ©
Deephaven Cottage
Deephaven Cottage
Stonewood, LLCStonewood, LLC
This is an example of a classic veranda in Minneapolis with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.
Interlachen Country Club (Edina)
Interlachen Country Club (Edina)
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons Architecture: Sharratt Design & Co. Interior Design: Katie Redpath Constable Photography: Landmark Photography
Classic veranda in Minneapolis with a fire feature and a roof extension.

Veranda with a Fire Feature and All Types of Cover 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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