With A Custom Outdoor Living Project This Wonderful, Is There Really Any Reason To Go Back Inside?
When this Green Hills, Tennessee, outdoor project was completed, our expert team of designers and construction folks looked at each other and actually asked that question.
The photos tell the whole story.
A Foundation For Success, A Low Maintenance Deck, And A Generously Sized One
Before we arrived, the only structure in this backyard was an open, uncovered deck – and a simple one at that. So, the first order of transformational design business for The Porch Company construction team was to replace the deck with a new one that flows seamlessly into the surroundings. The reason for this footprint was to accommodate this classic style screened porch featuring a dining area and a living room area, with all the comforts of home that you would typically find indoors here in the Nashville area.
To allow the family to enjoy their new outdoor living space without the upkeep and maintenance of a wood deck replacement, we used AZEK PVC composite decking that mimics the look, texture, feel, and color value of real wood. At a glance, no one would ever be the wiser.
Keeping What Works And Building Around It
The family already had in place a pre-existing storage building under the original deck which they wanted to keep, so we designed our new build around it.
Accessibility was a primary design feature throughout this outdoor living space. To descend to the ground level when exiting the home improvement addition, a tiered staircase with easy flow was constructed, with the left leading to the driveway and another leading directly into the backyard lawn area.
The stair design leaves the backyard and shed in place, but creates a new route to the house, deck and screen porch. Almost as welcoming as one’s front door!
Beautiful Form And Function Topped With A Classic Hip Roof Design
To shelter and protect the generous screened porch, a hip roof worked best to complement the architecture of the home. The hip roof design is often a first choice for keeping the outdoor elements off the porch. Think blowing rain, snow or sleet.
For the architectural details, the homeowner agreed that our love of PorchCo Chippendale railings, with the fluid geometric patterns of cross-hatching, was their top pick too. For continuity, we also used a Chippendale rail insert accent in the Sapele painted door to welcome you into the space as you head into the porch from the outdoor kitchen.
Working with The Porch Store’s Hermitage sleeves and post caps, the aesthetic look is complete with PorchCo. PVC panels surrounding the deck.
An Outdoor Kitchen So Well-Designed, Dinner Guests Just May Be Tempted To Join In The Meal Prep
“Oh, my word! This outdoor kitchen looks and works more beautifully than the one inside my home!” a neighbor recently said who was invited to a cookout.
The multi-functional L-shaped deck with an outdoor kitchen features The Porch Store’s own PVC cabinets, topped with granite countertops. And with many drawers and doors, finding a place for everything the family chef would ever need is a done deal.
This outdoor kitchen now includes a hotplate/burner, warming drawer, griddle and, of course, the family’s Big Green Egg ceramic smoker and grill.
Step Inside A New World Of Outdoor Living Comfort And Style - Green Hills Style
To help filter the surrounding sunlight around the screened porch panels, the family added sheer, lightly colored fabric curtains for privacy while still allowing natural light to fill the porch.
Other special touches that add sensory comfort while inside the space include a stacked stone gas ventless fireplace, place at an angle in the far corner. Above its mantel rests a large TV so the family can enjoy movie nights, surrounded by Nashville breezes.
Speaking of breezes, on those spring and fall nights when it gets a bit chilly outside, Solaira heaters and ceiling fans help circulate warm air to keep the family cozy.
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