Please excuse the Star Trek reference: The husband is an audio/visual enthusiast who loves to grill. The wife enjoys curling up in front of the wood-burning fireplace on a chilly morning with a cup of hot coffee and her morning paper. They like to entertain friends frequently. Concealed in the cabinet, this spacious porch boasts a home theatre system with Dolby 5.1 surround sound, 2 ethernet connections for TiVO, laptop computer, or the kid's X-Box Live, plus an audio feed from the indoor audio system if desired. The stainless steel gas grill sits atop a special reinforced stone paver pad. The wood floor is a stained Cypress wood. 2 Skylights brighten the area closest to the house. 4 ceiling fans keep it cool on the hottest days. Natural gas lines feed the fireplace starter, the gas grill and an extra "quick-connect" gas coupling for an optional patio heater tree in winter.
Most Idealistic Winter Scenario: With 40 degrees outside, a large group of friends over to The Porch to watch a Titans Superbowl game on TV in surround sound turned up loud, fireplace going, steaks smoking on the grill.
Most Idealistic Summer Scenario: Even with 90-degree heat, get out of the office, turn on the ceiling fans, and take that laptop out to The Porch and enjoy some fresh air and wildlife for a change... or simply relax with a good book, and a nice breeze in the shade.