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Rustic Veranda with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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Country Manor
Country Manor
Abington InteriorsAbington Interiors
My thoughts as an interior designer when designing this new build home with an outdoor patio was to provide the homeowner with an outdoor living and entertaining space... not only as an extension of the house, but also an extension of the seasons. the client could enjoy the woodland view at anytime of the year with the added warmth of the outdoor fireplace and screened-in security against any insects. The porcelain tile floors are weatherproof rated against frost. The fireplace was positioned away from the house so when seated on the casual furnishings from Restoration Hardware facing the fireplace, you can also enjoy the views.
Gordon Residence
Gordon Residence
Dovetail ConstructionDovetail Construction
Balsam Mountain Rustic Elegance
Balsam Mountain Rustic Elegance
Appalachian Antique HardwoodsAppalachian Antique Hardwoods
A crackling fire and a beautiful fall colors mountain view! "Rustic Rail" natural twig railing, "Vintage Craft" reclaimed beams and timbers, and "Weatherplank" reclaimed barnwood used as a ceiling make this the perfect outdoor living area. Reclaimed and natural materials supplied by Appalachian Antique Hardwoods. Morgan-Keefe Builders. Photo by J. Weiland. Home design by MossCreek.
Cliffs Valley
Cliffs Valley
BlueStone Construction, LLCBlueStone Construction, LLC
Wonderful outdoor living space, motorized Phantom screens open up to incredible mountain view. Woodburning masonry fireplace with real stacked stone veneer, stone mantle
Porches
Porches
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Western Red Cedar © Carolina Timberworks
New Hampsire Log Cabin
New Hampsire Log Cabin
Katahdin Cedar Log HomesKatahdin Cedar Log Homes
home by: Katahdin Cedar Log Homes photos by: F & E Schmidt Photography
Living Rooms
Living Rooms
Scott Pease PhotographyScott Pease Photography
Architect: Peninsula Architects, Peninsula OH Location: Akron, OH Photographer: Scott Pease
Private Residence
Private Residence
Studio One Architecture, Inc.Studio One Architecture, Inc.
Outdoor Living Photo Credit: Rion Rizzo/Creative Sources Photography
The Reserve at Lake Keowee I
The Reserve at Lake Keowee I
Ridgeline Construction Group, IncRidgeline Construction Group, Inc
Kevin Meechan Photography
Lake Edward
Lake Edward
Baratto Brothers ConstructionBaratto Brothers Construction
Stone and Reclaimed Timber Mountain Estate
Stone and Reclaimed Timber Mountain Estate
MossCreekMossCreek
Making extensive use of stone, reclaimed timbers, antique beams, and other natural materials, this mountain estate home also successfully blends the old with the new in finishes and amenities. Situated high on a ridge top, with stunning mountain views, the designers of MossCreek created open spaces with walls of windows throughout the home to take advantage of the home site. The extensive use of wood finishes and elements, both on the exterior and interior, all help to connect the home to it's surroundings. MossCreek worked closely with the owners to design an elegant mountain estate that is both welcoming to friends, while providing privacy to its owners, and the home is an example of custom home design at it's best. Photos: R. Wade
Casa Melanzana
Casa Melanzana
Harris Architects, PLLCHarris Architects, PLLC
Jeff Miller
Georgetown Lake Woodland Cottage
Georgetown Lake Woodland Cottage
Frog Rock Design, LLP - Residential ArchitectureFrog Rock Design, LLP - Residential Architecture
This three season porch provides a cozy place to sit inside or walk outside and enjoy the patio that blends to the nature landscape.
Palm Valley on Intracoastal
Palm Valley on Intracoastal
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle"
Well Porch escape
Well Porch escape
Noble RenovationNoble Renovation
Tile floors, gas fireplace, skylights, ezebreeze, natural stone, 1 x 6 pine ceilings, led lighting, 5.1 surround sound, TV, live edge mantel, rope lighting, western triple slider, new windows, stainless cable railings
Michelle Fries
Michelle Fries
Michelle FriesMichelle Fries
Lands End Development
Lake Chatuge Fishing Lodge
Lake Chatuge Fishing Lodge
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
Sebago Lake Camp
Sebago Lake Camp
Wright-Ryan HomesWright-Ryan Homes
Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
A Relaxing Summer Evening
A Relaxing Summer Evening
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Carolina Timberworks
Door County Residence
Door County Residence
Urban EvolutionsUrban Evolutions
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Rustic Veranda with a Fire Feature Ideas and Designs

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