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Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard deck remodel in Chicago with a roof extension

This large deck in Bernardsville, NJ features low maintenance TimberTech decking and a Fiberon rail with black round aluminum balusters. The rail also features low voltage LED post caps. The underside of the deck is waterproofed to create a dry space for entertainment. A gutter is hidden inside the beam wrap to carry water away from the house. The underside of the stairs are enclosed for storage.

Redwood deck with grey stain on hill with glass railing and redwood posts.
This is an example of a large contemporary full sun backyard landscaping in Los Angeles with decking for summer.

This large deck was built in Holmdel, NJ. The flooring is Ipe hardwood. The rail is Azek brand synthetic railing system. The pergola is clear cedar that has been primed and painted. The columns are 10" square Permacast brand. The high underside of the deck is covered with solid Ipe skirting. This blocks the view of the deck under-structure from people enjoying the lower paver patio. Low voltage lights were added to the rail posts, in the pergola and in the stair risers. These lights add a nice ambiance to the deck, as well as safety.

Deck with stone veneer storage area underneath. Roof over deck for shade. Picture taken while under construction.
Deck - mid-sized traditional backyard deck idea in Philadelphia with a roof extension

Example of a large beach style backyard deck design in Chicago

a cozy nook to sit back and enjoy a fire on a crisp fall night.
Mid-sized trendy backyard deck photo in Philadelphia with a fire pit and a roof extension

Finished with western red (knotty) cedar for a rich and wonderful organic look. For the rails we jumped up to 6″ x 6″ post that we put a chamfer edge on, a subtle but beautiful detail. Then we milled the profile for the top and bottom rails. This project included lattice that really dressed this deck up and provided a discrete storage area.

This is an example of a transitional screened-in porch design in Other with decking and a roof extension.

Mid-sized elegant backyard deck photo in Denver with no cover

Previous work sample courtesy of workshop/apd, Photography by Donna Dotan.
Entryway - mid-sized coastal ceramic tile entryway idea in Boston with white walls and a white front door

The industrious clients came to us with dreams of a new garage structure to provide a home for all of their passions. The design came together around a three car garage with room for a micro-brewery, workshop and bicycle storage – all attached to the house via a new three season porch – and a native prairie landscape and sauna structure on the roof. Designed by Jody McGuire Photographed by Corey Gaffer

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless screened-in back porch remodel in Atlanta with a roof extension

San Rafael Overview: This garden project began with the demolition of an existing pool and decks cantilevered over a hillside. The garden was originally a Japanese-themed garden retreat and free-form shaped pool. While the client wanted to update and replace many elements, they sought to keep the free-form characteristics of the existing design and repurpose existing materials. BK Landscape Design created a new garden with revetment walls and steps to a succulent garden with salvaged boulders from the pool and pool coping. We built a colored concrete path to access a new wood trellis constructed on the center-line view from the master bedroom. A combination of Bay friendly, native and evergreen plantings were chosen for the planting palette. The overhaul of the yard included low-voltage lighting and minimal drainage. A new wood deck replaced the existing one at the entrance as well as a deck off of the master bedroom that was also constructed from repurposed materials. The style mimics the architectural detail of the mansard roof and simple horizontal wood siding of the house. After removing a juniper (as required by the San Rafael Fire Department within the Wildland-Urban interface) we designed and developed a full front-yard planting plan. All plants are Bay-Friendly, native, and irrigated with a more efficient in-line drip irrigation system to minimize water use. Low-voltage lighting and minimal drainage were also part of the overhaul of the front yard redesign.

We conserve the area under the stairs by using the support of the hinges and benches. All the way around the staircase, a surfboard was used as decoration.

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Deck container garden - large modern backyard deck container garden idea in Chicago with a roof extension

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard deck remodel in DC Metro with a pergola

Deck - mid-sized modern rooftop deck idea in New York with a fire pit and no cover

Patio - mid-sized transitional backyard patio idea in Boston with decking and no cover