Recently Completed Projects

Through our blog, Outdoor Environments hopes we serve up deck-design inspiration on many levels, whether you’re choosing accents for your deck (like the dreamy outdoor love seats we blogged about last week) or over-the-top features to warm up your space, like a Bocce ball court, meditation garden or canopied daybed.

But today we wanted to share some of our own residential projects, ones in which we’ve had the pleasure of fulfilling the dreams of our clients, which is one of our biggest inspirations.

Case in point: Take a look at the project below; for these homeowners we pulled out all the stops, from an open-air covered porch perched above a deck spa and bar, to a cozy outdoor fireplace, tile-surfaced deck and  outdoor grilling station. And that’s in addition to an enviable landscape that includes lush green lawns and open horizontal views.

Stay tuned for more coverage of our projects in the upcoming weeks!

Deck Design Tricks & Tips

What are the three main components of deck design? “How it looks, how it functions, and how much it costs,” according to an article in Residential Design & Build magazine.

Some other fun facts: “the rectangle deck of the past has been pushed aside to make room for new shapes and options inconceivable 25 years ago.” Today, designers are adding angles to deck edges and corners to create visual interest, or raising areas to define various spaces. Deck design today has advanced to interesting shapes, color and can include several levels.

Today’s homeowners are also taking their sweet time to create their dream outdoor space. According to the article, “homeowners can take up to two years from the time they think about their deck until the time they actually pull the trigger on a project.”

So after you’ve done your research, dreamed about the details, including the multiple levels, grills, and gardens that will encompass your landscape makeover, be sure to consult with us at Outdoor Environments.