Deck & Exterior Facade - Residential

The deck on this house was old, with an ineffective layout and rotting wood. We came in to give this family more outdoor living space, with a bit of a tree-house vibe. The new deck incorporates a roof with a screened portion, as well as open air for grilling. We even thought of the family dog, by adding a pet door from the house to the deck. Infrared heaters and oscillating fans enable the family to use this space year-round. With a beautiful garden below, we saw an opportunity to extend the nod to nature up to the deck and living space, using window boxes hung from the railing. We finished off the space with a variety of furnishings, including lounge chairs, a dining and cooking area, and even a large swing that faces the beautiful backyard garden. Welcome to the “greater” outdoors.

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The monochromatic color scheme of this home was hiding its true potential for curb appeal. To add a pop of color, we updated the second-floor siding to blue, creating contrast with the beige stone façade of the first floor. By building a small gable roof to the front entry, we built in protection from the weather and greater dimension. We stained the wood shutters, then installed a custom wood door to match. The roofs on the bay windows were changed out to copper to coordinate with the copper entry roof. Finally, new lighting, sconces and a pendant, help illuminate the beauty of this historic home. Now, the home shows off a mix of warm and cool tones alongside textural components to balance the overall aesthetic and max out its curb appeal.