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Expanding the narrow 30 square foot balcony on the upper level to a full floor allowed us to create a 300 square foot gym. We closed off the opening to the kitchen below. The floor framing is extra strong, specifically to carry the weight of the clients’ weights and exercise apparatus. We also used sound insulation to minimize sound transmission. We built walls at the top of the stairway to prevent sound transmission, but in order not to lose natural light transmission, we installed 3 glass openings that are fitted with LED lights. This allows light from the new sliding door to flow down to the lower floor. The entry door to the gym is a frosted glass pocket door. We replaced existing door/transom and two double-hung windows with an expansive, almost 16-foot, double sliding door, allowing for almost 8-foot opening to the outside. These larger doors allow in a lot of light and provide better access to the deck for entertaining. The cedar siding on the interior gym wall echoes the cedar deck fence.
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David Burroughs
Example of a beach style white three-story exterior home design in Baltimore
Example of a beach style white three-story exterior home design in Baltimore

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Large trendy courtyard concrete patio photo in Milwaukee with no cover
Large trendy courtyard concrete patio photo in Milwaukee with no cover
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This project involved the design and construction of a custom multi-level deck at an unnamed private school, thoughtfully built to meet all ADA accessibility requirements. The deck features multiple elevations connected by both ramps and stairs, creating a seamless and inclusive outdoor space for students, staff, and visitors.
Custom-built benches were installed around the perimeter to provide ample seating and gathering areas. Special care was taken to preserve the school’s historic landscape, with the deck carefully designed and cut around existing mature trees—allowing these natural features to remain healthy while enhancing the overall outdoor environment.

Stunning deck featuring high end bamboo decking boards as well as the luxurious cable wire railing adding so much more than just aesthetics to the clients backyard. Masters Construction will take your backyard to the next level with skilled craftsman who choose the best materials and pay the highest attention to quality & detail.

Mike Lutt
Large elegant backyard concrete paver patio photo with a fire pit and no cover
Large elegant backyard concrete paver patio photo with a fire pit and no cover

This full renovation of a deck house features gray horizontal siding contrasted by black-trimmed windows. A warm natural wood front door with vertical panels serves as the central focal point, complemented by crisp transom glass and clean architectural lines surrounded by mature trees.

This is an example of a large coastal screened-in back porch design in Bridgeport with a roof extension.

Finished Deck using what was there and adding/replacing where needed.
Example of a large beach style backyard deck design in Portland with a pergola
Example of a large beach style backyard deck design in Portland with a pergola

Elevated exterior view of a ground-up new construction home in the Berkeley Hills, CA, as featured on America ByDesign on CBS. The three-level stepped massing of the Fold House is fully legible from this elevated angle - dark vertical steel cladding wrapping all three levels, each floor stepping back from the one below as the building descends the steep hillside site. The rooftop deck with frameless glass panel railing and outdoor furniture occupies the uppermost level. The main living level with wraparound floor-to-ceiling steel-framed glazing and the floating stair visible within reveals the full transparency of the interior from the street side. The lower level green roof lawn with black steel railing and outdoor seating sits at the base. Newly established native drought-tolerant hillside planting with ground cover and mulch on the cut slope below. Fold House - Berkeley Hills CA - CB Architecture + Design

Perfectly settled in the shade of three majestic oak trees, this timeless homestead evokes a deep sense of belonging to the land. The Wilson Architects farmhouse design riffs on the agrarian history of the region while employing contemporary green technologies and methods. Honoring centuries-old artisan traditions and the rich local talent carrying those traditions today, the home is adorned with intricate handmade details including custom site-harvested millwork, forged iron hardware, and inventive stone masonry. Welcome family and guests comfortably in the detached garage apartment. Enjoy long range views of these ancient mountains with ample space, inside and out.

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The pool features a submerged spa and gradual entry platforms. Robert Benson Photography.
Example of a mid-sized cottage one-story and backyard wood and rectangular gray pool house design in New York with a shingle roof
Example of a mid-sized cottage one-story and backyard wood and rectangular gray pool house design in New York with a shingle roof

Expanding the narrow 30 square foot balcony on the upper level to a full floor allowed us to create a 300 square foot gym. We closed off the opening to the kitchen below. The floor framing is extra strong, specifically to carry the weight of the clients’ weights and exercise apparatus. We also used sound insulation to minimize sound transmission. We built walls at the top of the stairway to prevent sound transmission, but in order not to lose natural light transmission, we installed 3 glass openings that are fitted with LED lights. This allows light from the new sliding door to flow down to the lower floor. The entry door to the gym is a frosted glass pocket door. We replaced existing door/transom and two double-hung windows with an expansive, almost 16-foot, double sliding door, allowing for almost 8-foot opening to the outside. These larger doors allow in a lot of light and provide better access to the deck for entertaining. The cedar siding on the interior gym wall echoes the cedar deck fence.
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This angled aerial captures the craftsmanship behind a high-impact outdoor addition. The upper-level grilling deck and enclosed sunroom float above a two-tiered deck supported by sturdy columns and beams, all grounded in a clean concrete patio. A mix of materials—composite decking, stone accents, and pressure-treated wood—balance durability and charm in this elevated backyard retreat.

Multiple rooflines, textured exterior finishes and lots of windows create this modern Craftsman home in the heart of Willow Glen. Wood, stone and glass harmonize beautifully, while the front patio encourages interactions with passers-by.

Example of a mid-sized transitional backyard ground level glass railing deck design in Toronto with no cover

Deck staircase to Level 2 with outdoor carpet and lighting
Example of a large classic backyard ground level deck design in New York
Example of a large classic backyard ground level deck design in New York

We drew inspiration from traditional prairie motifs and updated them for this modern home in the mountains. Throughout the residence, there is a strong theme of horizontal lines integrated with a natural, woodsy palette and a gallery-like aesthetic on the inside.
Interiors by Alchemy Design
Photography by Todd Crawford
Built by Tyner Construction
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