I set the deck three steps down from the first floor level, so that from the inside the deck furniture and guardrail are below eye level. This allows you to see more of the view from inside the house.
The guardrail is made of galvanized steel cables threaded through 4x4 support posts, allowing more transparency than a typical guardrail with 2x2 pickets.
The steps extend the entire length of the deck, providing extra seating for big gatherings.
We've spent so much time on this deck with family and friends, but unfortunately it's got to go to make room for the addition. We also plan to add a screened porch, which hopefully will serve us as well as this simple deck.
I kept the front of the house traditional, replacing the 6x6 posts with Doric columns. The overhang on the front porch already had a flared detail at the base of the siding, which was pretty cool. People visiting for the first time are surprised at the open, modern interior hidden behind this traditional facade.
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