Our clients came to us looking for a complete renovation of the rear facade of their Atlanta home and attached deck. Their wish list included a contemporary, functional design that would create spaces for various uses, both for small family gatherings and entertaining larger parties. The result is a stunning, custom outdoor living area with a wealth of options for relaxing and socializing. The upper deck is the central dining and entertaining area and includes a custom cantilevered aluminum pergola, a covered grill and prep area, and gorgeous concrete fire table and floating wooden bench. As you step down to the lower deck you are welcomed by the peaceful sound of cascading water from the custom concrete water feature creating a Zen atmosphere for the entire deck. This feature is a gorgeous focal point from inside the house as well. To define the different outdoor rooms and also provide passive seating opportunities, the steps have built-in recessed lighting so that the space is well-defined in the evening as well as the daytime. The landscaping is modern and low-maintenance and is composed of tight, linear plantings that feature complimentary hues of green and provides privacy from neighboring properties.

Ground level composite deck with built in custom bench, decking picture framed diagonally, with a custom covered area for their grill, and composite stairs with riser lighting

Low-profile ground-level wood deck with a wraparound step.

The deck steps, with built in recessed lighting, span the entire width of the Trex deck and were designed to define the different outdoor rooms and to provide additional seating options when entertaining. Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking.

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A view from the lower deck showing how the large ground-level platform connects visually with the elevated composite deck above.
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Ground-level composite deck for a modern home, finished in dark gray boards with a picture-frame border and a matching cascading step down to the existing flagstone patio. A black horizontal-slat privacy screen encloses the open side of the deck, creating a sheltered spot for the dining table and fire table. Low, frameless edges keep the deck visually flush with the yard and planting beds.

This custom covered ground-level deck creates a bright, functional outdoor living space with pressure-treated lumber, modern hog wire railing, and a clear fiberglass roof that provides protection from the elements while allowing natural sunlight to shine through. Designed for entertaining and everyday enjoyment, the covered deck offers an inviting backyard retreat with durable materials and timeless craftsmanship.

This custom covered ground-level deck creates a bright, functional outdoor living space with pressure-treated lumber, modern hog wire railing, and a clear fiberglass roof that provides protection from the elements while allowing natural sunlight to shine through. Designed for entertaining and everyday enjoyment, the covered deck offers an inviting backyard retreat with durable materials and timeless craftsmanship.

This custom covered ground-level deck creates a bright, functional outdoor living space with pressure-treated lumber, modern hog wire railing, and a clear fiberglass roof that provides protection from the elements while allowing natural sunlight to shine through. Designed for entertaining and everyday enjoyment, the covered deck offers an inviting backyard retreat with durable materials and timeless craftsmanship.

Bates Masi Architects LLC
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Ground level multilevel composite deck ties this home together. Doug Woodside
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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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Clean and extreme low maintenance are popular in this retirement community. This ground level TimberTech Evolutions deck with a white powder coated rail make a wonderful space for this couple to enjoy their evening meals. Doug Woodside