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Green Veranda with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Glenwood Addition
Glenwood Addition
McWhorter ConstructionMcWhorter Construction
Joel Woo Photography
Outdoor living
Outdoor living
Jessica Dauray Interiors/Elements Of StyleJessica Dauray Interiors/Elements Of Style
Welcoming spot to curl up and read by the fire or listen to the sounds of nature. The all weather wicker and Sunbrella fabrics mean no stress and easy cleanup. The bright accents of oranges, reds and blues add whimsy and bring the outdoors into this relaxing space. Jessica Dauray Interiors
Simpsonville Screen Porch and Outdoor Patio with Fire pit
Simpsonville Screen Porch and Outdoor Patio with Fire pit
Nexgen Contractors LLCNexgen Contractors LLC
Screen porch with stained open beam ceiling and stamped concrete flooring. Outdoor patio is also stamped concrete with a fire pit and block retaining walls.
Dallas Screened Porch And Much More!
Dallas Screened Porch And Much More!
Archadeck of Northeast DallasArchadeck of Northeast Dallas
Working from the home outward is the screened porch addition. The screened porch was designed with a gable roof. We left the end of the gable open to bring the most benefit within the interior of the porch. The open end allows for air circulation and natural light to flow into the room. By using the Screeneze screening system, we were able to convey an open and airy feel within the porch. This is because Screeneze can span wider distances than traditional screening method delivering unobstructed views. Their tagline is Bringing the Outdoors In, and that is certainly what this screened method does.
Northwest Dallas Backyard Remodel
Northwest Dallas Backyard Remodel
M. M. Moore Construction Company, Inc.M. M. Moore Construction Company, Inc.
We designed and built this outdoor living area to meet the needs of the homeowner including builtin seating in hill country limestone. The pergola is integrated with the fireplace. In the background there is a small limestone fountain and seating area surrounded by plantings to create a small prayer garden.
Johns Creek Covered Porch
Johns Creek Covered Porch
MLM Design, Inc.MLM Design, Inc.
Zanne Bedore Photography
Dublin, OH, Outdoor Living Bliss in Ballantrae
Dublin, OH, Outdoor Living Bliss in Ballantrae
Archadeck - ColumbusArchadeck - Columbus
Surrounding the new deck and porch is a cedar railing with Stainless Steel Cable, which practically disappears as you look “through” it – a nice touch, given the view from this deck overlooking the neighborhood pond. Capping the rail along the length of the deck is the same TimberTech Terrain in Brown Oak that was used for the parting board, picture framing and stair accents.
Summer 2017
Summer 2017
EOC AudioEOC Audio
Granite Street Hobbit House
Granite Street Hobbit House
Sivesind ConstructionSivesind Construction
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.
Comforts of Home
Comforts of Home
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
An exterior view shows how well the new addition blends in with the existing house. Scott Bergmann Photography
Perkins Paradise
Perkins Paradise
Noble RenovationNoble Renovation
Award winning project . Gas fireplace Cultured Stone Live edge maple mantel Eze breeze screen / vinyl system stainless steel cabling system led recess lighting rope lighting tiled floor underside of porch is an huge entertainment area grilling deck,
Bungalow Porch
Bungalow Porch
The Alexander Building Co.The Alexander Building Co.
Pavers and Wall
Pavers and Wall
Alpha Landscape & Property MaintenanceAlpha Landscape & Property Maintenance
Lake Conroe Dr 2-story Back Porch
Lake Conroe Dr 2-story Back Porch
WellDone Building ProjectsWellDone Building Projects
Greenwood covered porch and deck addition
Greenwood covered porch and deck addition
Gettum Associates IncGettum Associates Inc
AJP Photography
New Home Build
New Home Build
Trust BuildersTrust Builders
Amy Kawszan
Dublin, OH, Outdoor Living Bliss in Ballantrae
Dublin, OH, Outdoor Living Bliss in Ballantrae
Archadeck - ColumbusArchadeck - Columbus
Archadeck worked with these Ballantrae homeowners to design a beautiful outdoor living environment that met their need for a much larger space in which to relax and entertain comfortably. The project consisted of a new deck, covered porch, patio and firepit.
Northwest Woods House
Northwest Woods House
Modern Shelter | Architecture, LLCModern Shelter | Architecture, LLC
Modern Shelter Architecture
Kenmore Exterior Paint
Kenmore Exterior Paint
Greg Anderson PaintingGreg Anderson Painting

Green 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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