The perfect time to start thinking about a newly remodeled deck designed and constructed by CCLLC. With so many options and designs available to homeowners, we wanted to highlight some of the top design trends in decks today.
The design and scale of your new deck will largely be based upon the shape of your home, the zoning laws in your area and the yard space that you have available. However, most of these design trends can be easily adapted to fit your needs and wants to create an exciting backyard retreat!
*Larger Decks
These larger decks provide an alternate outdoor entertaining experience for homeowners, as well as a built-in sanctuary right in the back yard!
One of the biggest trends in deck design right now is increasing the square footage. Homeowners that were once satisfied with a 20’ x 10’ deck to accommodate a grill and some patio furniture now want a deck that rivals their home’s square footage. Many larger homes are now being constructed with a multilevel deck for different functions like an outdoor kitchen or sun deck and spa (see below). Many designs use pergolas and walls to add privacy, and lots of built-ins for extra seating, storage, and planters.
*Outdoor Living
Where temperature is not such an issue, people are designing their decks as an addition to their home. With all the latest products available for outdoor lighting, appliances, fireplaces and pits, homeowners are extending their living space to the great outdoors–well past the spring and summer. Gone are the tiki torches; today’s low-voltage lighting is much more sophisticated and can be wired into the steps and posts of your deck to extend the time you spend outdoors and create ambiance. In colder environments, gas powered heaters and fireplaces, and wood-burning stoves and fire pits deliver a comforting and bonfire-like feel just outside your doors.
*Outdoor Kitchens & Bars
With so many options available, homeowners are literally creating outdoor homes where the deck is the focal point for adding a kitchen, dining room, living room, spa, bar, man cave and all-year entertainment area. The only limitation with designing your new deck is your imagination and budget.
Another big trend in deck design is creating an outdoor kitchen that has all the amenities of its indoor counterparts: a grill or cooktop surface, cabinets, countertops, refrigerators, sinks and fully-stocked wet bars. Outdoor furniture has taken on a whole new look with tables and chairs being constructed of weather-resistant materials that mimic the look of classic indoor designs.
*Affordable Green Deck Materials
The modern deck has become a focus of not only spring and summer entertaining, but a year-round retreat that boasts all of the comforts of home, while taking advantage of the beauty of nature.
The demand for sustainable materials and the popularity of outdoor living areas has led to a growth in “green” deck materials. One of the most popular and affordable sustainable materials is composite decking, which blends wood fiber and recycled plastic to create a highly durable, low-maintenance, beautiful product. In addition, low-energy and solar-powered lighting has replaced expensive energy-draining floodlights and natural gas appliances make cooking and heating outside very affordable.
The great outdoors are right in your back yard, and a new outdoor living space from CCLLC will help you to take full advantage of all the nature has to offer!
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