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Eclectic Veranda with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Urban Art Residence
Urban Art Residence
Barley|Pfeiffer ArchitectureBarley|Pfeiffer Architecture
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Inviting Screen Porch
Inviting Screen Porch
A. Klein Interior Design LLCA. Klein Interior Design LLC
This family wanted an outdoor space for dining and relaxation with unexpected and rustic elements. The bluestone flooring, stacked stone fireplace surround, repurposed barn beam mantle, and cane cutter repurposed as a table provide the rustic. Ample generous seating provides the comfort. A bit of whimsy is thrown in with the old road signs and the Moravian (also called Moroccan) star pendant lights. Kaskel Photo
122DegreesWest
122DegreesWest
Flat Rock ProductionsFlat Rock Productions
DESIGN: Eric Richmond, Flat Rock Productions; BUILDER: The Roth Company; PHOTO: Stadler Studio
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
At the other end of the pergola, we built new stone columns around the pergola’s support posts. Those columns flank the new rectangular gas-burning fire pit we built for this space. Instead of building the columns and stone fire pit on the existing concrete patio, we built this structure OFF the patio. We peeled back the AstroTurf next to the patio and placed the new stone structure here to avoid losing usable patio space.
Bohemian Mountain Cottage
Bohemian Mountain Cottage
Guest Interiors, LLCGuest Interiors, LLC
Silverlake Bungalow
Silverlake Bungalow
Environmental Design StudioEnvironmental Design Studio
Granite Street Hobbit House
Granite Street Hobbit House
Sivesind ConstructionSivesind Construction
A winning combination in Clear Creek Township, Waynesville, OH.
A winning combination in Clear Creek Township, Waynesville, OH.
Archadeck of West Central and Southwest OhioArchadeck of West Central and Southwest Ohio
The details of the space include a spacious open porch finished in all low-maintenance materials. We used Envisions decking in “Spiced Teak” for the floor and accented the warm hues with white vinyl railing. We also wrapped the porch posts with white vinyl to extend the low-maintenance qualities and add continuity throughout the design.Photos by Archadeck of West Central & Southwest Ohio
Avalon Belle Island
Avalon Belle Island
Master Stone Design, LLCMaster Stone Design, LLC
Riverside Remodel With Elegant Details
Riverside Remodel With Elegant Details
Walcott Adams Verneuille ArchitectsWalcott Adams Verneuille Architects
English Tudor Riverside Remodel With Elegant Details
Uni Home Staging
Uni Home Staging
Uni HomeUni Home
A Seasonal Porch-Spring
A Seasonal Porch-Spring
Robin LaMonte/Rooms RevampedRobin LaMonte/Rooms Revamped
Dining Terrace is surrounded with plants to create a personal terrace garden. Mirrored foyer table with the sign," I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either." Captures perfectly a mother of 4 is thinking... Christina Wedge Photography
Rockwall, TX, Covered Patio With Custom Fireplace And Seating Wall
Rockwall, TX, Covered Patio With Custom Fireplace And Seating Wall
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
Archadeck of Northeast Dallas-Southlake built a sturdy patio cover to provide shelter from the sun and rain. From the outside, the roof of the patio cover blends right in with the original roof on the home. Looking up from below, the patio cover has a pine tongue-and-groove ceiling stained with a rich, dark walnut stain. The great beams and posts supporting the roof are stained in dark Walnut. Photos Courtesy Archadeck Northeast Dallas-Southlake.
A winning combination in Clear Creek Township, Waynesville, OH.
A winning combination in Clear Creek Township, Waynesville, OH.
Archadeck of West Central and Southwest OhioArchadeck of West Central and Southwest Ohio
The details of the space include a spacious open porch finished in all low-maintenance materials. We used Envisions decking in “Spiced Teak” for the floor and accented the warm hues with white vinyl railing. We also wrapped the porch posts with white vinyl to extend the low-maintenance qualities and add continuity throughout the design.Photos by Archadeck of West Central & Southwest Ohio
Outdoor living room
Outdoor living room
Design FocusDesign Focus
This Newport Coast Tuscan outdoor room accommodates TV watching, pool games and conversations by the fire while enjoying the adjacent waterfall and outdoor cooking area. Photo: Martin King Photography
Inviting Screen Porch
Inviting Screen Porch
A. Klein Interior Design LLCA. Klein Interior Design LLC
This family wanted an outdoor space for dining and relaxation with unexpected and rustic elements. The bluestone flooring, stacked stone fireplace surround, repurposed barn beam mantle, and cane cutter repurposed as a table provide the rustic. Ample generous seating provides the comfort. A bit of whimsy is thrown in with the old road signs and the Moroccan star pendant lights. Kaskel Photo
Avalon Belle Island
Avalon Belle Island
Master Stone Design, LLCMaster Stone Design, LLC
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Award-Winning Poolside Retreat in Leander, TX
Archadeck of AustinArchadeck of Austin
At the other end of the pergola, we built new stone columns around the pergola’s support posts. Those columns flank the new rectangular gas-burning fire pit we built for this space. Instead of building the columns and stone fire pit on the existing concrete patio, we built this structure OFF the patio. We peeled back the AstroTurf next to the patio and placed the new stone structure here to avoid losing usable patio space.
Fort Mill SC Outdoor Living Combination Space Design
Fort Mill SC Outdoor Living Combination Space Design
Deck Plus, LLC - Outdoor AdditionsDeck Plus, LLC - Outdoor Additions
This outdoor living combination design by Deck Plus has it all. We designed and built this 3-season room using the Eze Breeze system, it contains an integrated corner fireplace and tons of custom features. Outside, we built a spacious side deck that descends into a custom patio with a fire pit and seating wall.
Casa de Playa M
Casa de Playa M
Starhaūs ArquitectosStarhaūs Arquitectos

Eclectic Veranda with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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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