Don't know if you have already made your decision, but I would actually describe the burners opposite of idrive65. Front to back to me describes the direction the burners run front to back with them left right and perhaps several in the center. That means that for indirect heat (slow cooking for ribs, brisket, whole poultry and large meats) you can use one or two burners on one end and cook on the opposite end, one on either end and cook in the center, use the center burner(s) and cook on wither side -- gives you options and full use of the front to back grill space. With side to side (not side by side) are burners going across from one side to the other where you have one front back and center. For indirect heat, your options are to use the back only or the front and back and cook in the center. You have the full width of the grill to cook, but less room front to back and the heat may be less indirect for whatever you are cooking. Webber has 3 different types of grates and different stores may carry one or two. Cast iron sears (may give a bit more char flavor) and retains heat well but rusts most easily (they suggest not cleaning after cooking so that the oils from cooking protect the grates until you preheat and burn them off when you cook the next time). Porcelain coated have protection from rusting, but some may feel they don't retain heat and sear as well as cast iron. We've used both and never had any complaint with the porcelain-- the rust factor probably makes it a better choice in our climate). Stainless is an option that comes standard on the higher end Summit grills or as an option or additional purchase for the Genesis. I've cooked on the other ones so long I wasn't sure about the stainless even though the rust proof definitely appealed in our humid climate. We were thinking about it when I realized the charcoal grills I've used all have stainless grates and the Summit ones were heavier and should do even better. So far, they've been working very well. I can cook happily with any of the grates, but the use of space -- having enough, being able to use it efficiently for large of small cooking needs and having it arranged well for what you want to cook would be what I would focus on. The burner direction matters most if you pile charcoal to one side and cook on the other. If you usually place evenly across the bottom, it may not matter to you at all. Have fun looking and hope you find one you enjoy.

I have cooked on all three and the TEK IR is the only gas grill that cooks as well as charcoal. It's advantages over charcoal are that it is quick to set up, easy to clean up and does an excellent job of creating the charcoal taste. As many here know, the flavor is created by the smoke from the fat striking the hot surface be it charcoal or something else. The higher the IR energy (from gas or charcoal) and the less the flame, the more smoke generated rather than being turned into additional flame. The TEK creates a great deal of smoke because the IR glass sits between the flame and the dripping grease. On older style IR burners there is still an open flame to ignite the grease drippings reducing the amount of smoke to add flavor. With charcoal, once the embers are glowing red, it is emitting a lot of IR and much less to no flame and hence produces a lot of smoke and flavor. I have owned the FireMagic and I would not purchase another. The burners are cast SS but they still do rust over time and the flavor grills wear out too. They are very hard to clean and the heat was not anywhere near as good as the advertisements. If you are the type that never clean a grill and don't mind a gritty looking grill it may not matter. I am the type that wants it to look clean and inviting each time and the self cleaning feature along with the dishwasher removal panels makes the TEK a breeze to clean and keep looking nice. For me that was worth a lot. The more conventional grills like the Firemagic, even with their ceramic infrared burner are not even a close match.

The brown is your neutral. I would recommend choosing two other colours and limiting yourself to those tones as you shop. Blue and green is a nice natural combo, or red/pink and orange if you want to be warmer. Blue and yellow also looks sharp. If there are tiny instances of a third colour (for example, yellow glints on a primarily blue and green floral pattern) that's ok, just ignore them! I wouldn't necessarily hunt specifically for wicker (in fact I might avoid it). And I would avoid introducing other faux "natural" materials such as bamboo or rattan. I also would not do another glass top though it may be ok. That will prevent an almost-match which to me is worse than either a perfect matchy-matchy or a completely different style. Smooth wood, metal with or without a design, plainly molded resin would be good options. As you shop, you can consider whether a given piece would look fine if it drifts into the "wrong" seating area. That will help you visualize whether they go together. If you want to post some pictures of the materials you're already working with like the existing furniture, the materials you will build the features out of, etc you'll probably get some great ideas of furniture that will blend beautifully :)

Thanks @Beth and @RedRyder! Looking at the new colour samples some more in different lighting and positions, I really like the RAL 7037 -- Dusty Grey as well -- I think it's the winner! :-) Thanks for your guidance on the colour selection -- I'm a loss when it comes to colours, whether it's in a reno project or co-ordinating clothes, so it's awesome to get professional help! One more (hopefully quick) question. The table frame is also being custom made and powder coated to any colour of my choosing as well. I was originally just going to make it Matte Black, knowing that the dining chairs will have matte black frames as well. But should I be matching the table frame to my cabinets (i.e. Dusty Grey) or to my chairs (Matte Black)? I've included a drawing below that kind of compares the two differet looks. The actual dining table will have some of the frame under the stone revealed as well (i.e. where the stone overhangs the frame by 1" around the perimeter) but that's not drawn in. And these are the chairs I'll end up buying, but they're out of stock at the moment :-( Thanks!