Stunning Heart Redwood Deck with Dual Entertaining Spaces
A Custom Outdoor Living Design Centered Around Comfort, Style, and Natural Beauty
When these homeowners reached out to us, their goal was to create two distinct outdoor living areas – one for entertaining guests and another for quiet relaxation. They also wanted both areas to feel connected, yet still maintain their own purpose and personality. Working together, we designed a thoughtful deck design that maximizes flow, functionality, and aesthetics.
A Herringbone Layout that Elevates the Entire Space
To bring our clients’ vision to life, we selected Heart Redwood, a highly durable and naturally beautiful material known for its warm tones and long-lasting performance. The deck boards were installed in a herringbone pattern, adding architectural dimension and a unique visual texture that makes the space truly stand out.
To frame and highlight the intricate pattern, we built a double-board picture frame border around the entire deck. This framing technique creates crisp, clean lines that give the deck a high-end, custom-finished look.
To further enhance the design, we applied to stain levels:
*Semi-Transparent – for the main decking, allowing the natural wood grain to shine through.
*Solid-Body – for the picture frame border, creating bold contrast and definition.
Custom-Designed Wrought Iron Deck Railing for Timeless Style
The owners chose to have a wrought iron deck railing custom designed and built, adding elegance and durability to the overall structure. The clean lines and handcrafted detail of the railing complement the redwood deck beautifully, offering both safety and style without obstructing views of the surrounding landscape.
Preserving Nature – A Deck Built Around an Existing Shade Tree
One of the most meaningful features of this project was our clients’ wish to preserve their mature shade tree. Rather than removing it, we designed the deck to wrap around the tree, allowing it to remain a central element of the outdoor space. This approach not only maintains natural shade but also adds character and charm to the overall design.
The finished result blends seamlessly with the surrounding environment and ensures the homeowners can continue to enjoy the tree for years to come.
Two Outdoor Living Areas Connected by a Walkway
The deck is divided into two distinct sections – one perfect for dining, hosting, and entertaining, and another ideal for quiet mornings, coffee, reading, or relaxing in the shade. A central walkway connects these two zones, providing smooth circulation and a natural flow throughout the space.
An Outdoor Living Space for Year-Round Enjoyment
With its custom features, durable materials, and thoughtful design, this Heart Redwood deck is a space our clients can enjoy in every season. From summer gatherings and fall evenings outdoors to springtime relaxation under the shade tree, this deck provides a warm and welcoming experience all year long.
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Kincaid 1 – This beautiful Heart Redwood deck was designed to accommodate a few custom options the homeowners wanted to incorporate.
Kincaid 2 – The wrought iron railing was designed with a hammered, Vienna-style baluster that features a curl at the top and a curli-cue design at the corners.
Kincaid 3 – One of the unique design elements of this deck is the cut-out we built in order to keep the existing shade tree that the homeowners did not want to cut down.
Kincaid 4 – The owners asked us to build two separate entertaining areas connected by a walkway down the side of the house.
Kincaid 5 – The posts of the wrought iron deck railing also feature Endurance Hourglass rail lights from HighPoint Deck Lighting.
Kincaid 6 – This deck is laid out in a herringbone pattern with a double picture frame border. The decking is stained in a semi-transparent, while the double picture frame border is in a contrasting solid body stain.
Kincaid 7 – We added a firepit for entertaining on those cooler summer evenings in one of the two seating areas.
