It's a great little patio to sit and have your morning coffee on. We always get a nice breeze back there. Plans for the area include new patio furniture and we'll be installing outdoor curtains to block out the afternoon sun. They'll be tied back to the columns when not in use. Having the potting bench there is nice as well due to it being shaded. During the evening hours in the Fall when we're not using our firepit in the yard we can get a small fire going using the chimenea. It adds warmth and beauty.