Monument

Incredible Outdoor Living Area with Outdoor Fireplace and Kitchen

Transforming a Small Deck into a Luxurious Outdoor Retreat

These clients started with a small, underutilized deck and dreamed of creating a spacious outdoor living area perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the Colorado seasons.  Working closely with them, we designed and built a stunning custom deck featuring Fiberon Concordia Ipe decking, laid at a 45-degree angle for a sophisticated look that enhances the grain and color variation of the boards.  The durable composite decking ensures long-lasting beauty and minimal maintenance – ideal for Colorado’s sun, snow, and wind.

Covered Living Space with Vaulted Knotty Pine Ceiling

To create a comfortable, year-round gathering space, we added a gabled deck cover that spans roughly two-thirds of the new deck.  The vaulted knotty pine tongue-and-groove ceiling adds warmth and texture, making the covered area feel like a true outdoor extension of the home.  Four-foot stucco privacy half-walls were built around the covered portion, color-matched to the house for a seamless, custom appearance.

Wood-Burning Fireplace and Outdoor Kitchen Design

The highlight of this project is the custom wood-burning stucco fireplace, built directly into the covered deck.  The fireplace integrates wood-storage cubbies on both sides.  We also added a built-in grill and prep station with countertop workspace and storage below.  These thoughtful designs transform the deck into a complete outdoor kitchen and entertainment hub – perfect for cozy evenings by the fire or hosting weekend cookouts.

Hot Tub Area with Wind Protection and Lighting

In the adjoining hot tub area, we installed glass windbreak panels atop the stucco half-walls to shield the space from Colorado’s frequent gusts while preserving the views.  Custom step lighting from High Point Deck Lighting adds safety and ambiance for nighttime use, and the two low-rise steps provide a comfortable transition from the main deck to the spa area.

Open Deck and Railing Details

The uncovered portion of the deck offers open-air lounging and sun exposure, framed by a composite railing system with matching drink cap and round metal balusters for a clean, modern aesthetic.  The combination of materials – stucco, composite, metal, and glass – gives the entire outdoor living area a balanced blend of comfort, style, and durability.

A Dream Outdoor Living Space Come to Life

Our clients are absolutely thrilled with their new multi-zone outdoor living area, which now includes spaces for cooking, dining, lounging, soaking, and gathering by the fire.  This project beautifully illustrates how thoughtful design and premium materials can completely redefine a home’s outdoor potential.

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Custom built composite deck in Monument Colorado featuring a gabled deck cover with vaulted tongue and groove ceiling and a wood-burning stucco fireplace

DP 1 – We worked closely with the homeowners on the design and build of this composite deck, deck cover with knotty pine ceiling, and stucco wood-burning fireplace.

Large composite deck in Monument Colorado with gabled deck cover, stucco wood-burning fireplace, and outdoor kitchen area

DP 2 – This deck was built to allow for privacy and cover at one end and an uncovered, sunny area at the other end.

Composite deck in Monument Colorado with gabled deck cover featuring a vaulted tongue and groove ceiling and a custom stucco wood-burning fireplace and stucco half-walls

DP 3 – The gabled deck cover features a tongue and groove, knotty pine ceiling with a chandelier and recessed lighting.

Composite deck with 45-degree angle deck boards and a stucco outdoor kitchen built-in grill area with countertop located in Monument Colorado

DP 4 – The Fiberon Ipe composite decking was laid at a 45-degree angle, and the railing is composite components with round metal balusters.

Composite deck with 45-degree angle decking stucco half-walls with glass panels for extra windbreaks and a custom stucco wood-burning outdoor fireplace located in Monument Colorado

DP 5 – The hot tub is accessed via two built-in step with stair lights.  We also installed glass panes on top of the stucco walls to provide a windbreak.

A custom composite deck in Monument Colorado featuring an outdoor kitchen style stucco built-in grill area with countertop

DP 6 – We also designed a stucco, built-in area for the grill that includes a prep counter and storage cupboard below.