We added the section behind the house, a dining /family room, 2 yrs ago. Had remove old stairs to build out. temporarily closed them off until we rebuild the deck.
Would like to increase back area for cookouts & seating. I'm hoping to narrow the width on side of house to 8', matching the width of front deck.
Hubby wants long stairway on far right end of back deck. To link path from garage concrete to upper level entry door. Our driveway circles around to back of house so he wants this to be the main entry.
I can see the practicality of his plan but I keep toying with the idea of adding a corner stair with split stairs, in both directions.
I would be so grateful for any experienced advice you knowledgeable people can offer!

The other question is how can we possibly add a portico over the front porch, considering our roof line as well as the awkward angle of the front door??
I welcome any ideas. Thank you.