This version of the equipment of the veranda, as in the photo, is very practical. It seems like you are not in the house - in the open air. At the same time there is a roof over your head, no bad weather is terrible. Neither beautiful furniture will suffer, the fire will not go out even in the rain. And street dirt does not get into the house.
A sufficiently large fireplace insert allows you to fry kebabs there or bake meat or vegetables. That is, the room itself, if necessary, can be used as a small summer kitchen. And do not go far for drinks or utensils. A family or a small company can gather here just for a comfortable stay, then the veranda will turn into a fireplace room.