This screened porch gives Midwesterners three-season use.
| Pouring the concrete for this porch proved challenging. The rear of the porch is on the same level as the home's first floor, but most of the porch inclines below because of the slope of the land. Architect Kathryn Quinn used a wrought-iron railing (which also serves as a guardrail and handrail) to section off the elevated rear area, which she designed to operate as a serving/overflow area between the home and the porch. To minimize costs, Quinn and the homeowner opted to stain the concrete with a special acid " a first for Quinn " to create a unique flooring effect. Photos by Bob Mauer |
The porch's central feature is a wood-burning fireplace with an antique-looking brass screen. Custom-ordered limestone was used for the fireplace and its lintel to match a lintel in the home. In addition, the porch is wired for electricity.
This six-month project cost $175,000.
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