Ipe Entertainment Deck

This client’s wish was to entertain outdoors where they could mask up and be a bit more worry-free about COVID, while at the same time enjoying all the comforts and conveniences of indoor amenities. A covered porch with trusses to complement the Tudor-style home became the new living room complete with a fireplace, couches, wet bar, recessed lights, and paddle fans. Rocking chairs surrounding a firepit provide a cozy space for engaging in social activities such as roasting marshmallows or smoking cigars. Al fresco dining is at a long table set to accommodate up to eight people, with meals prepared and served from an adjacent outdoor stone kitchen. Corner rail posts were enlarged to keep the Tudor theme, while bronze cable rails by Feeney help to soften the contemporary look.