The upper level of this gorgeous Trex deck is the central entertaining and dining space and includes a beautiful concrete fire table and a custom cedar bench that floats over the deck. The dining space is defined by the stunning, cantilevered, aluminum pergola above and cable railing along the edge of the deck. Adjacent to the pergola is a covered grill and prep space. Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking. Clean, modern light fixtures are also present in the deck steps, along the deck perimeter, and throughout the landscape making the space well-defined in the evening as well as the daytime.

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Samcore Ltd. specified and installed two motorized canopies in this Mississauga backyard. Covering two very different spaces, a 16’x16’ retractable shade was added to the poolside pergola, while a corner cut 16’x12’ retractable shade was outfitted on the raised deck.

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Earthscape expanded the outdoor living footprint by adding a raised deck and pergola. For versatile overhead protection, ShadeFX customized a manual 16’ x 16’ retractable shade in a Sunbrella Linen Tweed Fabric.

Creating Comfort in Outdoor Spaces Porches, patios, and decks allow you to connect with the natural beauty of the outdoors and extend the living space of your home. With the addition of Graber LightWeaves® Exterior Solar Shades, these areas can also be comfortably protected from intense sun and excessive heat. Since these shades tend to be larger and installed in higher, harder-to-access areas, they pair perfectly with a motorized lift: the light streaming in to your patio can be controlled with the touch of a button. Hung outside porch windows, exterior solar shades block the sun before its rays reach the glass panes and impact the interior.

Photo Credit: Neil Landino, Counter Top: Connecticut Stone Calacatta Gold Honed Marble, Kitchen Sink: 39" Wide Risinger Double Bowl Fireclay, Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray 1577, Trim Color: Benjamin Moore White Dove, Kitchen Faucet: Perrin and Rowe Bridge Kitchen Faucet VIDEO BLOG, EPISODE 2 – FINDING THE PERFECT STONE Watch this happy client’s testimonial on how Connecticut Stone transformed her existing kitchen into a bright, beautiful and functional space.Featuring Calacatta Gold Marble and Carrara Marble. Video Link: https://youtu.be/hwbWNMFrAV0

Samcore Ltd. specified and installed two motorized canopies in this Mississauga backyard. Covering two very different spaces, a 16’x16’ retractable shade was added to the poolside pergola, while a corner cut 16’x12’ retractable shade was outfitted on the raised deck.

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Samcore Ltd. specified and installed two motorized canopies in this Mississauga backyard. Covering two very different spaces, a 16’x16’ retractable shade was added to the poolside pergola, while a corner cut 16’x12’ retractable shade was outfitted on the raised deck.

Samcore Ltd. specified and installed two motorized canopies in this Mississauga backyard. Covering two very different spaces, a 16’x16’ retractable shade was added to the poolside pergola, while a corner cut 16’x12’ retractable shade was outfitted on the raised deck.

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ShadeFX manufactured a 12’ x 8 retractable shade to hinder the west facing sun. Instantly, a bold Capri Sunbrella fabric provides ample shade over the clients outdoor dining area.