Custom Year-Round Outdoor Living Space with Style and Comfort
Our clients love to grill, entertain, and spend as much time outside as possible. To make that lifestyle more enjoyable, they wanted a durable, low-maintenance outdoor living space they could use year-round.
We built their new deck on a steel deck frame, chosen for its unmatched strength and durability. For the surface, the owners selected Deckorators Voyage Sierra composite decking, complemented by Deckorators Vista Ironwood for the single-board picture frame border, divider board, fascia, stair risers, and drink cap.
The railing system is a Fortress Fe26 Traditional powder-coated steel panel railing with 3″ x 3″ posts, finished in Antique Bronze and topped with a matching drink cap – blending safety, style, and convenience. We installed five Endurance Ultra Thin HPD lights on the railing posts paired with three Aurora LED strip lights (from HighPoint Deck Lighting) on the staircase.
Covered Deck for All-Season Use
Because the homeowners wanted to use their deck in all types of weather, we designed a custom gabled deck cover that features:
Recessed lighting for evening ambiance.
Ceiling fan for those warm Colorado days.
Two Bromic Tungsten overhead patio heaters for chilly evenings.
A vaulted ceiling in Blue Stain tongue and groove pine for natural warmth and character.
This thoughtful design ensures comfort and usability throughout every season.
Outdoor Kitchen and Entertaining Features
To make outdoor cooking and entertaining seamless, we added a fully functioning kitchen sink with garbage disposal, a mini refrigerator, and granite countertop. A pass-through ledge at the kitchen window makes it easy to hand items in and out, streamlining meal prep and serving.
The deck also features two custom benches constructed from the same composite materials, providing built-in seating that blends perfectly with the overall design.
The Final Result
The finished product is a stunning, all-weather outdoor living space that balances durability, style, and comfort. With its year-round usability, our clients now enjoy grilling, entertaining, and relaxing outdoors no matter what season it is!
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SR 1 – Working with the homeowners, DBS designed built this beautiful covered deck with outdoor kitchen.
SR 2 – To begin, we had to install a patio door and the steel deck frame.
SR 3 – This is the framing of the gabled deck cover before it is covered by a roof and ceiling.
SR 4 – The ceiling of the deck cover is made from Blue Stain tongue and groove pine. It is also wired for recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, and 2 heating units.
SR 5 – This mini outdoor kitchen was built with a fully-functioning sink, refrigerator, and granite countertop. There is also a storage cupboard under the sink.
SR 6 – The homeowners wanted a way to make it easy taking items from the kitchen to the deck. Working together, we designed this shelf at the kitchen window. It is made from the same composite material as the deck, as are the custom built benches.
SR 7 – The homeowners decided to use the Fortress Fe26 powder-coated metal panel railing. It includes 3×3 posts with Endurance Ultra Thin railings lights from HighPoint Deck Lighting. We also installed a composite drink cap, using the same material as the decking.
SR 8 – We built 4′-wide closed steps leading down to the backyard. We also installed a handrail on the Fortress Fe26 railing.
SR 9 – To increase visibility at night, we installed Aurora LED strip lights from HighPoint Deck Lighting on every other step.
SR 10 – Once the wiring in the vaulted ceiling was completed, we installed four can lights, a ceiling fan, and two Bromic heating units.
SR 11 – Using Deckorators Vista Ironwood material, we installed a divider board to avoid unsightly butt-seams.
