Transforming a Small Outdoor Space into a Dream Deck with Spa Environment
The Problem: A Limited Outdoor Space Imagine loving the outdoors but feeling like your backyard just isn’t working for you. That was the challenge for a couple in Littleton, CO. They had a limited outdoor space and a long list of features they wanted—but no clear deck plan to bring their vision to life. They dreamed of: A privacy wall for seclusion from neighbors An outdoor TV setup for entertainment A sunken spa environment for their hot tub A functional and stylish deck design to fit their home But with space constraints, budget considerations, and design challenges, they didn’t know[...]
Custom Mahogany Deck Design in Evergreen, Colorado
DeckTec constructed this exquisite upper-level deck for a home in Evergreen, Colorado, transforming the owners’ existing outdoor space into an expansive retreat with abundant useful amenities. Crafted from rich Mahogany hardwood, the deck has distinctive cut corner bays that add architectural interest and visual appeal to the home’s exterior. It has custom features designed to enhance the outdoor living experience, from a designated hot tub area and drink bar perfect for holding drinks or plants to an under-deck storage space with plenty of room for gardening supplies or athletic equipment. An open gable roof covers part of the deck, providing[...]
The Ultimate Outdoor Retreat: This Littleton, Colorado Stone Patio Features a Hot Tub, Grill, Pergola & Firepit
Designed and supplied by DeckTec in Littleton, Colorado, this outdoor oasis includes a patio deck, a pergola and plenty of upgrades and serves as a versatile, serene space to relax, entertain and enjoy the great outdoors. Spanning 340 square feet, the hardscaped patio design features durable, low-maintenance pavers and a 148-square-foot pergola sits overhead, providing shade and shelter while adding to the backyard’s charm. The deck features a wide range of useful additions and customizations, from a built-in bench that creates a comfortable seating area to an outdoor patio fireplace that creates a warm, cozy ambiance perfect for cooler evenings.[...]
Dispelling the Deck Doldrums
Of the two most used rooms in the house, you look at your deck every day. Perhaps you start every day with a cup of coffee on your deck. Or maybe you only catch it on your periphery, gazing out the kitchen window while washing dishes.; Whatever the case, your deck is no different than the other parts of your home. You love it. It’s comfortable – it’s routine. Until it is boring. Suddenly, you realize it needs a change. Because while life is constantly evolving, stuff remains the same. Humans love a good routine, but we also crave what’s[...]
Making a Splash Since 1990
In 1991 I was an upstart deck designer, determined to create a new type of deck, not the boring, square platforms that were ubiquitous along the growing Front Range, but a customized and personal outdoor environment. My designs would incorporate multiple levels and different living areas to relax and entertain. They would blend the beauty of landscaping as much as providing a seamless outdoor continuation of the home. Above all, DeckTec decks would redefine outdoor living in Colorado. There was just one problem: no clients. With no clients to vouch for me, convincing homeowners to trust a drastically new way[...]
