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Back Veranda with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Renovation Refresh
Renovation Refresh
Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions NSWSmith & Sons Renovations & Extensions NSW
Miraval
Miraval
Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.
dreamy back porch
dreamy back porch
Lindsey HeneLindsey Hene
Christina Wedge
Outdoor Fireplaces
Outdoor Fireplaces
Shelby Hearth CoShelby Hearth Co
Outdoor see-thru fireplace with fire glass media. Project completed by Shelby Hearth Co.
Traditional with Home Automation
Traditional with Home Automation
Laplante Construction Inc.Laplante Construction Inc.
Exterior Patio Custom Wood Work
Exterior Patio Custom Wood Work
J W CONTRACTORS INCJ W CONTRACTORS INC
All custom wood work done by JW Contractors. Meticulous detail and trim work design and installation.
Chenal Valley - Deauville French Tudor Home
Chenal Valley - Deauville French Tudor Home
Parkinson Building GroupParkinson Building Group
Off the main entrance there is comfy sitting area with the large stone fireplace that can be seen from the front of the home. The flooring and wood ceiling match that of the entryway offering a seamless transition to the outdoor living space.
Cottage on Keowee
Cottage on Keowee
Gabriel Builders Inc.Gabriel Builders Inc.
Great outdoor living area with view of the lake.
Spring Hollow Deck & Porch (Ipe)
Spring Hollow Deck & Porch (Ipe)
TimberTownTimberTown
The ipe used on both the deck and porch create a perfect transition from inside to outside.
Private Residence, The Estuary, Naples, FL
Private Residence, The Estuary, Naples, FL
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
Giovanni Photography
Shingle Style Private Residence 3
Shingle Style Private Residence 3
Jaycox Architects & AssociatesJaycox Architects & Associates
Jessie Preza Photography
Garden Studio Gym & Yoga Studio
Garden Studio Gym & Yoga Studio
Owl Garden StudiosOwl Garden Studios
Modern Porch
Modern Porch
Weston Historic District
Weston Historic District
D.R.M. Design Build, Inc.D.R.M. Design Build, Inc.
Photo by Shelly Harrison
SoCal
SoCal
Duket Architects PlannersDuket Architects Planners
Lewis Center, OH, Covered Porch and Patio with Custom Fire Pit
Lewis Center, OH, Covered Porch and Patio with Custom Fire Pit
Archadeck - ColumbusArchadeck - Columbus
This gorgeous open porch design is brought to life with low-maintenance TimberTech Terrain decking in Silver Maple, which beautifully complements the home’s exterior finish! The steps are matching TimberTech product with riser lights. The railing is also a low-maintenance vinyl and powder coated aluminum combined with a TimberTech top rail, which will have this family enjoying their space – not performing yearly maintenance! The substantial stacked stone columns are the shining stars of this covered porch design in beautiful muted grey and brown tones. We provided matching roofing and siding on the exterior of the gable, so the new porch appears an original extension of the home – not an afterthought.
The Markham Plan 1299
The Markham Plan 1299
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
Multiple gables and arches create an attractive exterior for this family-friendly house plan. The Markham makes efficient use of space with garage storage, a full pantry, and a spacious utility room just off the three-car garage. Each bedroom in this house plan has a walk-in closet and decorative ceiling treatments, and the master bedroom includes a sitting area and access to the back porch. The house plan has a screen porch off the dining room which features an inviting fireplace for year-round enjoyment.
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Cottonwood InteriorsCottonwood Interiors
Kerry Fox photographer
Pool Side Lanai
Pool Side Lanai
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
This beautiful tropical home built on Kauai's south shore takes a modern approach to tropical design. The teak columns are square, the eves are stained an ebony and the roofing is shaker. We wanted each space to feel open and the indoor-outdoor design to be carried throughout the home. Each bedroom opens up to the exterior lanai areas and both the master suite bathrooms open to private courtyards and outdoor showers. The main lanai is a mixture of teak and porcelain creating a modern and natural atmosphere. The infinity edge pool has a swim-up bar, aqua lounge area, and seamless spa.
Raleigh Manor Screen Porch
Raleigh Manor Screen Porch
Hampden Hill Custom BuildingHampden Hill Custom Building

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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