Luxury Backyard Retreat in Ballantyne

This backyard Ballantyne project built by Deckscapes in 2017 really showcased the working relationship between the us and our homeowners.  Every detail was carefully considered and discussed in order to arrive at the finish line together.  The first challenge in building the screened porch was to raise the 3 upper great room windows.  This involved opening up the entire side of the house to demo and reframe the walls while keeping dust and construction debris to a minimum so the homeowners could continue using their interior living space.  Challenging, but that's what we love at Deckscapes.  Once the exterior wall was modified and new windows were installed, we could begin construction on the screened porch.  The roof was a gable design which tied in just below the new windows.  The floor was set up for tile which resembled large wood planking.  The walls were 6x6 Cox laminated columns and finished off with EZE Breeze vertical 4 Track window units in the Beige color.  The front of the outer gable has a small round window to allow some light in and cedar shake siding around it.  The ceiling was set up for 1x6 v groove panels with large, hand distressed beams to give a very rustic feel in this very polished living space.  The walls and ceiling were then coated using a beautiful combination of Sherwin Williams paints and stains.  The original direct vent fireplace gave way to a new vent free Majestic unit with a new marble surround on the inside and natural stone exterior inside the porch.   We also added 2 new Pella French doors to either side of the fireplace along with Emtek rubbed bronze hardware.  The lighting was finished off with recessed can lights and a stunning chandelier as the room focal point.  The exterior deck was designed with Trex Transcends decking in the Spiced Rum color and finished off with a Spiced Rum border and matching fascia.  It keeps a very open feel as you look out onto the elegant Travertine patio and new pool.  I'll say it again, I love working with our homeowners.  They provide us with their ideas and designs and we work hand in hand to deliver them their outdoor dreams.  We at Deckscapes make it a priority to ensure you Enjoy Being Outside.

Ballantyne Backyard Resort Life

Deckscapes built this project just off of the golf course in Ballantyne Country Club.  The challenge that we faced was to remove a very large, boring deck and transform their backyard to compliment the existing pool.  Deckscapes started by first building the screened porch and deck area.  We used Trex Transcend Decking in the Spiced Rum color for the floors.  The rails are also Trex Transcends with white 6x6 columns, white rails and a Spiced Rum top cap.  The deck, porch and stairs are all accented with white Trex trim boards to match the railing.  Trex low voltage lights were added for accent lighting on the stair risers and the post sleeves.  That completed the grilling and sun deck area.  The screened porch was built with a flat roof (with a very slight pitch) and we added some modified Trex Transcends railing above the roofline to give the impression of a deck above the porch to match the deck rails.  The porch walls are Cox 6x6 hollow laminated columns with matching Trex railing.  After the porch was painted with Sherwin Williams exterior paint we then added EZE Breeze porch windows to the exterior to allow the homeowners the ability to keep an open air feel or close the windows up to keep the room warm or keep dreaded pollen out.  The porch ceiling was designed with the homeowners to create an amazing coffered ceiling look with two different Sherwin Williams paints.  That ceiling really stands out and is the first thing you notice when you first walk into the room.  Two ceiling fans and 6 recessed can lights complete the look above.  We also added a flat screen TV along the back wall for a very relaxed feel.   Below the deck and porch we were faced with the challenge of what to do with such a large covered space.  We removed a very old, thick concrete patio and added approx. 700 square feet of Belgard pavers and had them blend in with the existing walkway for a smooth transition from the upper areas to the lower.  We completed the project by adding river rock along the pavers and grass to help with a drainage problem that existed.  Whether sitting in the comfortable screen porch with a glass of wine, hanging out on the deck with a cigar and friends, or escaping from the sun down below on the paver patio, Deckscapes always does our absolute best to help you Enjoy Being Outside.

Screened Porch with Hot Tub and EZE Breeze Windows

This screened porch with EZE Breeze windows, tile floor, and relaxing hot tub was built in the Denver, NC area.  The porch has EZE Breeze windows with clear vinyl on the front and side walls but we added a darker vinyl at the hot tub wall to add more privacy for the homeowner during the daylight hours.  The large floor tiles in a subway pattern add beauty to the room while making wet floors easy to clean up.  The same tile was added to the step around the hot tub for a smooth transition out of the tub.  The real beauty of this room is in the ceiling.  It is a a tongue and groove knotty pine with a Sherwin Williams cedar stain to make the client feel like they are at a lodge in the mountains.  They added the metal artwork above the door to keep the lodge feel.  The versatility of the EZE Breeze windows add so much to this outdoor living space.  Open the windows all the way to allow the breezes to blow in or close them up to stop pollen from entering the room.  The Larson screen door has an extra large dog door for so their four legged babies can come and go as they please.  There is a small Belgard paver patio outside of the covered entrance to this room.  While we were working on this project the homeowner asked us to redesign their fireplace inside their living room.  We added natural stone and a large cedar mantle to keep that mountain lodge feel.  This outdoor living space was designed with the homeowners input to allow them to relax in their hot tub, entertain guests or just enjoy a cup of coffee with their dogs resting on the tile floor.  We are very proud of this project and as always, we want you to Enjoy Being Outside.

Screened Porch with Open gable Shed Roof

Nestled among the tall trees, this screened porch built by Deckscapes adds tons of outdoor living space to this beautiful house located in Charlotte, NC in the Mountain Island Lake area.  The wide layout allows for an eating area with table and chairs, a sitting area with couches and a large TV, and a bar area for adult time.  The roof layout is a large shed style along with an open gable to allow for a ton of natural light.  The flooring is Cox Eco Life decking boards with a Sherwin Williams semi transparent stain.  The ceiling is a tongue and groove clear pine also with a Sherwin Williams semi transparent stain.  In the ceiling are 8 separate recessed can lights set on dimmer switches to really make it calming and relaxing.  The rails are black, round aluminum ballusters with wood mid rail.  There is a pet door set into the railing to allow for easy access to the outside for their four legged friend.  We set some wall sconces into the hollow laminated columns to really make it feel comfortable when watching TV or just entertaining friends.  We finished off the project with a 2 piece untumbled paver patio at the bottom of the stairs to allow for a grilling station.  This open and inviting porch and patio allows for family and friends to Enjoy being Outside.

Covered Porch with Trex Decking, Railing and Lighting in Mooresville, NC

Deckscapes built this amazing covered porch and backyard oasis on Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC.  The porch and deck overlook a relaxing pool with a beautiful view of the lake and sunset.  We started by meeting with our clients and determining what they were trying to  accomplish.  They wanted to enjoy being outside in the porch or deck while watching their grandkids play in the pool or enjoying a spectacular Carolina sunset.  From there we began by removing their existing deck and beginning the building process.  The decking is all Trex Transcends in the Island Mist color with hidden fasteners.  The Fascia, Risers, and stair treads are also Trex Transcends in Island Mist.  The railing is Trex Transends with white posts, black top and bottom rails and black, round metal ballusters.  We added Trex post cap lighting to all of the post sleeves and Trex LED Riser lighting on all of the stair treads.  The Trex lighting adds so much ambiance to the finished project when it is all lit up.  If you were on this deck at night you would know exactly what I am talking about.  Just fantastic!  We also added a 1x6 coastal lattice around the perimeter and matched the Sherwin Williams paint color to the Trex Island Mist.  All of the pool equipment and boating gear is stored below the deck out of sight.  The porch has a shed roof due to the house configuration along with 6x6 Cox porch columns and Trex railing.  We finished the ceiling using 1x6 tongue and groove, beaded ceiling panels and completed  the ceiling and porch walls with Sherwin Williams exterior paint.  The ceiling also has 2 Hampton Bay ceiling fans and 6 recessed lights along with a dimmer for great mood lighting.  I just love the way this Deckscapes porch and deck project turned out.   These homeowners were incredible to work with and I am sure when they step out into their new Trex covered porch they will truly Enjoy Being Outside.

EZE Breeze Screened Porch with T&G Wood Floor in Davidson, NC

Deckscapes designed and built this porch in the Davidson, NC area.  We worked closely with the homeowner to understand what they were looking for in an outdoor room and how we could work together to accomplish their vision.  The floor of the porch is 5" Tongue and Groove treated pine decking.  It was stained with a Sherwin Williams oil based stain to match their interior hardwood flooring.  The porch walls are constructed with 6"x6" Cox laminated columns and a 2x6 mid rail along with black, round aluminum ballusters.  EZE Breeze vertical 4 Track porch windows in white frames and charcoal fiberglass screens were added to the exterior along with glass window panes in all the gable areas.  The porch roof is a shed roof design with an open gable in the center.  This makes trimming the ceiling slightly more difficult but really adds to the look and openness of the room's final feel (plus we love the way it looks when completed).  Recessed lighting (6 cans) and 2 Hunter ceiling fans were added to the ceiling.  A dimmer switch was added to the lights to really give the room some ambiance at night.  The ceiling was finished in a Sherwin Williams semi transparent stain and the walls were painted white to match the house exterior trim.  To complete the final product we added a 1x4 English lattice around the perimeter and painted it white to match the porch.  We added some speakers inside the porch and a 36" Larson Savannah storm door from the stairs down to the paver patio.  After the room was tastefully decorated by our clients I know that they will really Enjoy Being Outside.