2013 NARI CAPITAL COTY, MERIT AWARD WINNER, RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR A family of five living in a Chantilly, Virginia, neighborhood with a lot of improvement going on decided to do a project of their own. An active family, they decided their old deck was ragged, beat up and needed revamping. After discussing their needs, the design team at Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes developed a plan for a covered porch and a wrap-around upscale deck. Traffic flow and multiple entrances were important, as was a place for the kids to leave their muddy shoes. A double staircase leading the deck into the large backyard provides a panoramic view of the parkland behind the property. A side staircase lets the kids come into the covered porch and mudroom prior to entering the main house. The covered porch touts large colonial style columns, a beaded cedar (stained) ceiling, recess lighting, ceiling fans and a large television with outdoor surround sound. The deck touts synthetic railing and stained grade decking and offers extended living space just outside of the kitchen and family room, as well as a grill space and outdoor patio seating. This new outdoor facility has become the jewel of their neighborhood and now the family can enjoy their backyard activities more than ever.

There is enough to love about this space to keep you busy all year round! Indulge in differing outdoor activities with this backyard retreat! With this project, you can enjoy the covered patio all year round, as well as have a relaxing time in this spacious hot tub!

Integration of deck, patio and hot tub.
Photo of a backyard stone landscaping in Manchester.

We transformed and upgraded this outdoor space with a new multi-level patio, multi-level deck and an Equinox Adjustable Louvered Roof. Now these homeowners are ready to enjoy their outdoor space and entertain rain or shine. With the touch of a remove, the adjustable louvers rotate 160 degrees to let in the light, provide cooling shade or close to form a watertight seal. They chose the Equinox Adjustable Roof instead of a porch because of the flexibility it provides. They're able to enjoy sunlight streaming through their windows when they want it, but can also enjoy energy-saving, cooling shade in the heat of summer. Of course the ability to close the louvers with to keep out the rain means they can now use their deck any way they want, in almost any kind of weather. Not only is Equinox more flexible than a pergola or porch, it's nearly maintenance free, ultra durable, eco-friendly and solar powered.

Natural Cleft Bluestone Patio with clay brick edge
Example of a large trendy backyard patio design in Philadelphia

This wood deck and Belgard paver patio combination work well to make usable outdoor space for both levels of the home. The pressure treated pine wood deck creates plenty of room for activities such as grilling and dining. The deck features Archadeck’s signature Lifestyle Rails with black aluminum pickets to open up the view to the rest of the yard. The deck transitions to the unique, octagon shaped Belgard paver patio. This shape integrates well with the deck and the homeowners’ planters; the weston seat walls create additional seating as well as added privacy for the homeowners. This wood deck and Belgard paver patio were custom designed and built by Lake Zurich, IL wood deck designer, Archadeck of Chicagoland.

There is enough to love about this space to keep you busy all year round! Indulge in differing outdoor activities with this backyard retreat! With this project, you can enjoy the covered patio all year round, as well as have a relaxing time in this spacious hot tub!

This wood deck and Belgard paver patio combination work well to make usable outdoor space for both levels of the home. The pressure treated pine wood deck creates plenty of room for activities such as grilling and dining. The deck features Archadeck’s signature Lifestyle Rails with black aluminum pickets to open up the view to the rest of the yard. The deck transitions to the unique, octagon shaped Belgard paver patio. This shape integrates well with the deck and the homeowners’ planters; the weston seat walls create additional seating as well as added privacy for the homeowners. This wood deck and Belgard paver patio were custom designed and built by Lake Zurich, IL wood deck designer, Archadeck of Chicagoland.

This wood deck and Belgard paver patio combination work well to make usable outdoor space for both levels of the home. The pressure treated pine wood deck creates plenty of room for activities such as grilling and dining. The deck features Archadeck’s signature Lifestyle Rails with black aluminum pickets to open up the view to the rest of the yard. The deck transitions to the unique, octagon shaped Belgard paver patio. This shape integrates well with the deck and the homeowners’ planters; the weston seat walls create additional seating as well as added privacy for the homeowners. This wood deck and Belgard paver patio were custom designed and built by Lake Zurich, IL wood deck designer, Archadeck of Chicagoland.

A backyard oasis with covered outdoor living space, and plenty of character with the stacked stone chimney, varying roof pitches and tropical landscaping.

The rooftop deck was refined with green hardwood. It was also used to construct a wooden bench with storage space for outdoor accessories. A TV was installed adjacent to the outdoor living space, maximizing the entertainment potential of the deck.

This wood deck and Belgard paver patio combination work well to make usable outdoor space for both levels of the home. The pressure treated pine wood deck creates plenty of room for activities such as grilling and dining. The deck features Archadeck’s signature Lifestyle Rails with black aluminum pickets to open up the view to the rest of the yard. The deck transitions to the unique, octagon shaped Belgard paver patio. This shape integrates well with the deck and the homeowners’ planters; the weston seat walls create additional seating as well as added privacy for the homeowners. This wood deck and Belgard paver patio were custom designed and built by Lake Zurich, IL wood deck designer, Archadeck of Chicagoland.

With an existing pool and retaining walls, we took this space and made it more modern offering many various spaces for lounging, enjoying the fire, listening to the water feature and an upper synthetic turf area for playing games. It is complete with bluestone pavers, a modern water feature and reflecting pool, a raised ipe deck, synthetic turf, glass railings, a modern, gas fire bowl and a stunning cedar privacy wall!

This wood deck and Belgard paver patio combination work well to make usable outdoor space for both levels of the home. The pressure treated pine wood deck creates plenty of room for activities such as grilling and dining. The deck features Archadeck’s signature Lifestyle Rails with black aluminum pickets to open up the view to the rest of the yard. The deck transitions to the unique, octagon shaped Belgard paver patio. This shape integrates well with the deck and the homeowners’ planters; the weston seat walls create additional seating as well as added privacy for the homeowners. This wood deck and Belgard paver patio were custom designed and built by Lake Zurich, IL wood deck designer, Archadeck of Chicagoland.

This wood deck and Belgard paver patio combination work well to make usable outdoor space for both levels of the home. The pressure treated pine wood deck creates plenty of room for activities such as grilling and dining. The deck features Archadeck’s signature Lifestyle Rails with black aluminum pickets to open up the view to the rest of the yard. The deck transitions to the unique, octagon shaped Belgard paver patio. This shape integrates well with the deck and the homeowners’ planters; the weston seat walls create additional seating as well as added privacy for the homeowners. This wood deck and Belgard paver patio were custom designed and built by Lake Zurich, IL wood deck designer, Archadeck of Chicagoland.

Inspiration for a timeless deck remodel in Portland

This spacious, multi-level backyard in San Luis Obispo, CA, once completely underutilized and overtaken by weeds, was converted into the ultimate outdoor entertainment space with a custom pool and spa as the centerpiece. A cabana with a built-in storage bench, outdoor TV and wet bar provide a protected place to chill during hot pool days, and a screened outdoor shower nearby is perfect for rinsing off after a dip. A hammock attached to the master deck and the adjacent pool deck are ideal for relaxing and soaking up some rays. The stone veneer-faced water feature wall acts as a backdrop for the pool area, and transitions into a retaining wall dividing the upper and lower levels. An outdoor sectional surrounds a gas fire bowl to create a cozy spot to entertain in the evenings, with string lights overhead for ambiance. A Belgard paver patio connects the lounge area to the outdoor kitchen with a Bull gas grill and cabinetry, polished concrete counter tops, and a wood bar top with seating. The outdoor kitchen is tucked in next to the main deck, one of the only existing elements that remain from the previous space, which now functions as an outdoor dining area overlooking the entire yard. Finishing touches included low-voltage LED landscape lighting, pea gravel mulch, and lush planting areas and outdoor decor.

Warm natural finishes define this covered outdoor living space, where light-stained wood decking, tongue-and-groove ceilings, vertical wood accent walls, and contemporary wood furnishings complement a classic brick fireplace and mounted TV. The layered textures and neutral palette create a timeless transitional retreat for relaxing and entertaining outdoors.

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