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Back Veranda with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Brass & Blue Classic
Brass & Blue Classic
w.b. buildersw.b. builders
Photo Cred: Seth Hannula
Traditional Lake Home
Traditional Lake Home
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
Vashon Island 1,750 sq ft FabCab
Vashon Island 1,750 sq ft FabCab
FabCabFabCab
Location: Vashon Island, WA. Photography by Dale Lang
North Oaks - Contemporary New Home
North Oaks - Contemporary New Home
Michels HomesMichels Homes
IPE flooring, cedar trim, gas fireplace w/ stainless and stucco details on the fireplace chase. The railing is a stainless steel cable rail. Photography: Landmark Photography | Interior Design: Bruce Kading Interior Design
Outdoor Living - Groton MA
Outdoor Living - Groton MA
Babin LandscapingBabin Landscaping
Screened Porch designed and built by Chris Parent; Gas fireplace, stone veneer, bluestone patio with outdoor fire pit, granite steps designed and built by Babin Landscaping.
Outdoor Screened Pavilion with Pergola
Outdoor Screened Pavilion with Pergola
Mainline Group Architecture, Inc.Mainline Group Architecture, Inc.
Pavilion | Photo by Matt Marcinkowski
The Alden House | New Construction
The Alden House | New Construction
Landmark Building Contractors LLCLandmark Building Contractors LLC
Covered Lanai
Covered Lanai
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
Photographs by Giovanni Photography
Tuscany Trace
Tuscany Trace
Crowley Custom HomesCrowley Custom Homes
Larry Field Photography
Porches
Porches
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Western Red Cedar © Carolina Timberworks
2013 Parade of Homes
2013 Parade of Homes
Custom Homes by Robert WoodCustom Homes by Robert Wood
Sandy's House
Sandy's House
Jernigan HomesJernigan Homes
TJ Drechsel
Porches & Screened Porches
Porches & Screened Porches
Synergy OutdoorSynergy Outdoor
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
Portable Pizza Oven
Portable Pizza Oven
GrindStone Masonry, LLCGrindStone Masonry, LLC
Rustic Fireplace
Rustic Fireplace
Holy Smokes Stoves & FireplacesHoly Smokes Stoves & Fireplaces
Santa Rita Cottage
Santa Rita Cottage
MarvinMarvin
One of the great delights of living in Northern California is enjoying the indoor/outdoor lifestyle afforded by the mild climate. The inter-connectivity of the cottage and garden spaces is fundamental to the success of the design making door and window selection critical. The Santa Rita guest cottage beckons guests and family alike to relax in this charming retreat where the covered sitting area connects to the cozy bedroom suite. The durability and detail of the Marvin Ultimate Clad doors and windows paired with the scale and design of their configuration endow the cottage with a charm that compliments the house and garden setting. Marvin doors and windows were selected because of their ability to meet these varied project demands and still be beautiful and charming. The flexibility of the Marvin Ultimate Swinging French Door system and the options for configuration allow the design to strengthen the indoor/outdoor connection and enable cottage guests and the owner to enjoy the space from inside and out.
screen porch
screen porch
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Photography by John Reed Forsman
A Relaxing Summer Evening
A Relaxing Summer Evening
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Carolina Timberworks
Dining Terrace
Dining Terrace
Remick Associates Architects + Master BuildersRemick Associates Architects + Master Builders
Photo by kee-sites

Back 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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