welcome TO OUR PORCH HOME & GARDEN
W H E R E WA S T I N G T I M E I S C O N S I D E R E D T I M E W E L L WA S T E D story by JOHN RIDDLE / photography by JOY SUMNER PHOTOGRAPHY
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hen John and Laura Davis decided to build their home, there was one area they knew they wouldn’t hold back on – a covered back porch. The 850 square foot area has motorized roll-up screens, an outdoor kitchen, granite countertops, wood ceilings, two televisions, four “Big Ass” ceiling fans, and a dining table and seating area furnished by Lott’s Furniture. “We wanted an area that was inviting, relaxing, and comfortable to entertain family and friends,” explained Laura. They enjoy the porch from morning until night. Many mornings, John will cook breakfast on his Blackstone Griddle for their children, and they eat at the counter. On pleasant evenings, they sit outside with a drink and watch television. “We enjoy cooking on the grill and eating on the porch, and often even if we don’t cook outside, we eat out there,” John said. “During football season, on Friday nights we listen to the Ware County Gator games, and on Saturdays, we invite friends over to grill and watch the Georgia Bulldogs.” The Davis’ best advice is to go big if you are thinking of adding or building a covered porch area. “Make it comfortable and inviting and big enough for everything you want to include so you won’t feel cramped.”
OPPOSITE PAGE MIDDLE: Laura & John Davis, their children, Matthew and Mary Rylie, with Laura’s mother, Carolyn Corbitt. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: The sitting area, fully furnished
and accessorized by Lott’s Furniture, allows for ample seating and dining for large groups. The wood ceilings are a nice accent and help tie together all of the finishes.
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