Sausalito, CA / photo: Jay Graham Constructed by 'All Decked Out' Marin County, CA. 384299
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This angled rear view reveals the dark vertical metal cladding, gabled roofline and sliding glass doors of the new upper storey. Wood decking and black metal and glass railing create a warm outdoor platform beside the addition, with neighbouring rooftops beyond. The perspective highlights the compact deck and the building’s clean exterior geometry. Scandi Skies is a Scandinavian second-storey addition in East York, Toronto, designed and built by Cedarstone Group Inc. The bungalow transformation combines a new upper floor, structural reinforcement, an upgraded building envelope and a cohesive modern exterior. Explore Toronto home renovations and second-storey additions at cedarstonereno.com.

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This common area rooftop garden is located on Manhattan's Upper West Side and features a comfortable range of furniture options for different groups of people using the space at the same time. We've created the sense of outdoor rooms through strategically placed planters that effectively create separate areas for dining, conversation, and lounging on the roof. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.

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The upper deck is set up as an outdoor dining room with seating for eight. The decking and posts are both made of maintenance-free material. That means no repainting or restaining. Downward-facing sconces on the columns provide soft lighting without shining into people's eyes or obstructing the view.

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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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Looking at this home today, you would never know that the project began as a poorly maintained duplex. Luckily, the homeowners saw past the worn façade and engaged our team to uncover and update the Victorian gem that lay underneath. Taking special care to preserve the historical integrity of the 100-year-old floor plan, we returned the home back to its original glory as a grand, single family home. The project included many renovations, both small and large, including the addition of a a wraparound porch to bring the façade closer to the street, a gable with custom scrollwork to accent the new front door, and a more substantial balustrade. Windows were added to bring in more light and some interior walls were removed to open up the public spaces to accommodate the family’s lifestyle. You can read more about the transformation of this home in Old House Journal: http://www.cummingsarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Old-House-Journal-Dec.-2009.pdf Photo Credit: Eric Roth