Outdoor TV & Fireplace Wall Builder in St. Johns, FL

A centerpiece wall for St. Johns backyards: fireplace below, TV above.

A linear fire feature with a TV above has become the signature of a modern outdoor room. For St. Johns homeowners we design the wall, the finish and the mantel in AutoCAD first.

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What Goes Into a St. Johns Fireplace Wall

Fireplace or linear fire. A traditional firebox or a long, low linear fire feature.
Finish. Stone, stucco or wall block, matched to the house and the patio.
Mantel. Wood or stone mantels, including reclaimed wood.
Side storage. Niches or ledges for firewood or decor.

NAHB lists outdoor kitchens and outdoor fireplaces among the home features that have grown most in popularity over the past ten years.

Planning an outdoor TV and fireplace wall in St. Johns

Preserve lots in St. Johns back up to protected wetlands and woods, which means more shade and privacy but also firmer limits on where a structure can go. St. Johns (32259) covers a lot of ground, from Julington Creek down to the newer communities to the south, and the lots change from wooded to wide open along the way. New-build yards often need a patio extension before a fire feature fits, so we design them together.

Under a roof, a TV and fireplace wall becomes a true outdoor living room you can use in the rain. Before we draw an outdoor TV and fireplace wall in St. Johns, we check where the seating faces, how the finish matches the house and the clearances around the fire.

DarkSky International recommends aiming outdoor lights downward with shielding, using timers or motion sensors, and choosing warmer colors where possible.

Approvals and Permits in St. Johns

In St. Johns, expect a review board. We find out whether your neighborhood follows master guidelines, village rules or both before we design. For a fireplace wall, review boards often want elevations, the finish color and the fire type. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

St. Johns is in St. Johns County, which requires a building permit for most improvements and, in most cases, issues a clearance sheet before it accepts the building permit application. The county also keeps a list of registered architectural review associations that are notified when a permit application for exterior construction is filed. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

Why AY Luxury Designs

You design it with the founder. Amany Youssef designs every project with you in person and stays involved through the final walkthrough.
We manage every step, from design to final inspection. We handle the AutoCAD design, the HOA paperwork, the engineering, the permits and the build. We handle electrical work with our licensed electrical partner, and gas and plumbing with our licensed trade partners.
Built for Florida. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.
A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite.

Our Design-Build Process

Design session with Amany. Your project starts at our Jacksonville design studio, where you sit down with founder Amany Youssef and watch your outdoor TV and fireplace wall take shape live on screen in AutoCAD.
Free AutoCAD design and a custom quote. You get to-scale 3D renderings and a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation, so you know exactly what you're getting.
In-home design visit. Amany comes to your home for an in-person walkthrough, so we look at the project together where you're most comfortable, finalize the details and choose your colors and finishes.
Engineering, HOA and permits handled. We get the necessary engineered documents for every permitted structure, prepare your HOA/ARB package and pull the St. Johns County permits.
Build. We can start most projects within two to four weeks. Our crews follow a build process we've refined over many projects, and you get daily updates.
The AY Advantage. You hold back the final 5% for seven days after completion, so we can take care of any touch-ups before you sign off.

Financing is available through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

Outdoor TV and Fireplace Wall Projects in St. Johns

A few of our St. Johns projects:

Stillwater: A screen enclosure with a linear fireplace in a stone wall and a hot tub build-up.

A-frame gazebo, screen room with linear fireplace and lighted seat walls, Stillwater (St. Johns)An A-frame gazebo joined to a composite-roof screen enclosure over an extended patio. Inside, a lighted linear fireplace in a stone wall and a ceiling fan; outside, lighted seat walls on new pavers.

See more on our Outdoor TV & Fireplace Walls in Jacksonville page and our St. Johns page.

Areas We Serve in St. Johns

We proudly serve homeowners all across St. Johns (32259), from RiverTown, Stillwater and Durbin Crossing, and everywhere in between. Wherever you call home in St. Johns, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout St. Johns County and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for Fruit Cove, Nocatee and St. Augustine.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an outdoor TV and fireplace wall in St. Johns cost?Every project gets a custom quote with an in-person AutoCAD design, and every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. What drives the cost of an outdoor TV and fireplace wall in St. Johns: the mantel; TV power and mounting; the roof over it; fireplace or linear fire; and engineering and permits. You get a fully itemized quote within 24 hours of your design consultation.

Gas or wood-burning fireplace?Gas is instant and clean; wood gives the crackle. We design both, and gas connections are made by our licensed trade partners.

Will the TV be safe from the heat?We plan the TV height and the fireplace type together so the TV sits at a sensible distance from the fire.

Does my St. Johns HOA get notified about my permit?In many cases, yes. St. Johns County keeps a list of registered architectural review associations that are notified when a permit application for exterior construction is filed. That's one more reason we get your HOA approval first. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Do I need HOA approval for an outdoor TV and fireplace wall in St. Johns?Usually, yes. From RiverTown to Stillwater, nearly every St. Johns community has an architectural review committee, and the bigger ones add village-level rules, so the submittal has to match the right set of guidelines. We prepare what the board asks for, and the decision is the board's, so confirm current guidelines with your association.

Do I need a permit for an outdoor TV and fireplace wall in St. Johns?In most cases, yes. Permits for St. Johns homes come from St. Johns County. The county requires a recorded Notice of Commencement before the first inspection on permitted projects, and electrical work is permitted and inspected like the rest of the build. We handle the permit and inspections, and every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.