This spectacular deck project incorporates a host of custom features. Designed primarily as a space for outdoor entertaining, the deck encompasses nearly 2,200 square feet of floor space. Built in three levels, the new deck wraps around an existing slate patio. Special features include a cooking area with built-in cabinets and a stainless grill, a bar, a built-in hot tub and a built-in beverage cooler. Finishing touches include an outdoor stereo system and extensive low-voltage lighting. The railings were custom made from cedar and copper. The whole deck and most of the built-ins were made from Trex composite lumber to keep maintenance to a minimum.

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Before - the original slate patio. Before - the original slate patio. Before - the original slate patio.
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Built-in beverage cooler was made of Trex, with a solid mahogany top. View of built-in cooler with the lid open. Built-in cooler has a beautiful lid of solid mahogany, which doubles as a large seat.
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View showing how the cooler can be slid out of the enclosure for cleaning. Overview showing how all three levels of the new deck wrap around the original slate patio. View showing how the new deck wraps around the original slate patio. Note the lights in the steps.
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Railings were custom made from cedar and copper tubing. The copper weathers to a beautiful patina. Interesting angled stairs lead from the deck to the back yard. Note the copper handrails and lights in the steps. Built-in benches are made of Trex, with slate end tables to compliment the bar, grill and patio areas.
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Built-in benches are made of Trex, with slate end tables to compliment the bar, grill and patio areas. View of central seating area and bar. Built-in bar is made from Trex, topped with solid slate.

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