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Large Veranda with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Colonial Home
Colonial Home
Architectural InnovationsArchitectural Innovations
Designed by John Kappler and his team of architects at Architectural Innovations, P.S.
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BL-12
Signature Custom HomesSignature Custom Homes
In our Contemporary Bellevue Residence we wanted the aesthetic to be clean and bright. This is a similar plan to our Victoria Crest home with a few changes and different design elements. Areas of focus; large open kitchen with waterfall countertops and awning upper flat panel cabinets, elevator, interior and exterior fireplaces, floating flat panel vanities in bathrooms, home theater room, large master suite and rooftop deck. Photo Credit: Layne Freedle
Westridge Residence
Westridge Residence
Bureau NamasBureau Namas
Yonson Residence - Winner of 2016 Residential Design Award, AIA Atlanta
Yonson Residence - Winner of 2016 Residential Design Award, AIA Atlanta
Brightwater HomesBrightwater Homes
This outdoor entertaining area centers on the fireplace and overlooks the outdoor dining area.
Outdoor Entertainment Patio, Spa, and Fire Pit
Outdoor Entertainment Patio, Spa, and Fire Pit
Ventures DesignVentures Design
Jake Steward
Tennessee Retreat
Tennessee Retreat
Tee House Design LLCTee House Design LLC
The welcoming porch is a second living room which can be fully opened to the dining and living area within the house.
2014 Artisan Home Tour Model | 17399 Whistling Pines
2014 Artisan Home Tour Model | 17399 Whistling Pines
Creek Hill Custom HomesCreek Hill Custom Homes
Gorgeous 3 season porch with windows to the inside of the home & uniquely stained wood. Designed exclusively for Creek Hill's Artisan Tour home - just in time for summer! - Creek Hill Custom Homes MN
The Woodlands Heritage Hills Home
The Woodlands Heritage Hills Home
Vining Design AssociatesVining Design Associates
Boulder Country Club
Boulder Country Club
Lawrence and Gomez ArchitectsLawrence and Gomez Architects
Decahedron screened gazebo. photo by Tim Murphy / FotoImagery
Biltmore Park Kitchen and Outdoor Living Remodel
Biltmore Park Kitchen and Outdoor Living Remodel
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Photo credit: Ryan Theede
Sandy's House
Sandy's House
Jernigan HomesJernigan Homes
TJ Drechsel
Refurbishment in la Cerdanya
Refurbishment in la Cerdanya
dom arquitecturadom arquitectura
Jordi Anguera
Open Living
Open Living
DMA ArchitectureDMA Architecture
Covered Porch
The Fangman Project
The Fangman Project
Pratt GuysPratt Guys
This contemporary backyard is sure to dazzle your neighbors. Whether relaxing by the impressive fire feature, or grabbing a drink at the bar, this backyard was made to amaze.
North Asheville Custom Home
North Asheville Custom Home
HomeSource BuildersHomeSource Builders
This client loved wood. Site-harvested lumber was applied to the stairwell walls with beautiful effect in this North Asheville home. The tongue-and-groove, nickel-jointed milling and installation, along with the simple detail metal balusters created a focal point for the home. The heavily-sloped lot afforded great views out back, demanded lots of view-facing windows, and required supported decks off the main floor and lower level. The screened porch features a massive, wood-burning outdoor fireplace with a traditional hearth, faced with natural stone. The side-yard natural-look water feature attracts many visitors from the surrounding woods.
A Seasonal Porch- Spring
A Seasonal Porch- Spring
Robin LaMonte/Rooms RevampedRobin LaMonte/Rooms Revamped
This is an upper level terrace divided by a two sided fireplace. One side is used for dining and the other side is an exterior living room. Sets of french doors make both sides accessible the interior rooms. Dining side is screened in and the living room side is open.Bruno of course prefers the dining terrace... Christina Wedge Photography
Garden Studio Gym & Yoga Studio
Garden Studio Gym & Yoga Studio
Owl Garden StudiosOwl Garden Studios
Tennessee Retreat
Tennessee Retreat
Tee House Design LLCTee House Design LLC
Aside from the kitchen, this corner of the covered porch is probably the favorite place to settle in and recharge from very busy and demanding schedules.
European Hampton Villa
European Hampton Villa
Perello Design & BuildPerello Design & Build
Brown Harris Stevens
Crazy Fox Lodge
Crazy Fox Lodge
Modern Rustic HomesModern Rustic Homes
Outdoor living was a “must have” for this family. After moving from the tropics of Florida to the cool breezes of North Georgia, enjoying the outdoors was a welcomed change. Here you see the Living Porch fireplace with comfortable chairs. A perfect spot to enjoy an afternoon cocktail.

Large 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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