The former home had a porch https://www.clawsonarchitects.com/blog-entry/2017/08/when-empathy-hits-home.html It was a huge decision to forgo the screened porch that held so many memories. However, the family determined that a larger room that mimicked the sun porch by recreating the bead board ceiling in the traditional robins egg blue that they had always loved. The original back glass door off the living room remained. The new large comfy couch under the 8 windows that surround the room have proven to be the place of choice to lounge. The original porch was a half the size. The family is thrilled with the ability to all hang out in the space in this sun filled room.