As a premier custom deck builder in Southern New Hampshire, choosing Villandry Home & Outdoor Living for your custom deck project is a perfect way to enhance your outdoor living space, providing a beautiful and functional area for relaxation, entertainment and family gatherings.
Why Choose a Custom Deck?
When you choose to work with a professional custom deck builder like Villandry Home & Outdoor Living, this allows you to build a deck that’s perfectly suited to your wants and needs. Here are some of the benefits of building a custom deck:
- Fits Your Lifestyle. Every aspect, from layout to materials, aligns with how you use the space, ensuring it meets your needs.
- Enhances Outdoor Enjoyment. Whether you prefer sun-soaked afternoons, lively gatherings, or peaceful evenings, a custom deck enhances your favorite outdoor activities.
- Integrates Seamlessly: A custom deck perfectly matches your home’s architecture and landscaping, creating a unified flow between indoor and outdoor spaces and elevating your property’s appeal.
- Features Quality Design and Materials: Choosing high-quality materials and professional design expertise ensures your deck is durable and long-lasting, making it a worthwhile investment.
- Increases Value: A custom deck increases property value, making it more appealing to future buyers should you decide to sell.
Types
Types of Custom Decks We Build
At Villandry Home & Outdoor Living, our custom decks are designed to complement any style, function, and landscape. Here are various types of custom decks to consider for elevating your outdoor living space:
- Multi-Level Decks: Ideal for homes with multiple stories, these decks create diverse outdoor areas on different levels, connected by stairs or pathways, maximizing space and functionality.
- Covered Decks: Equipped with a permanent roof, these decks offer protection from the elements, enabling year-round enjoyment of your outdoor area.
- Pool Decks: Custom designed around your in-ground or above-ground pool, these decks provide a secure, stylish space for relaxing, sunbathing, and entertaining near the water.
- Elevated Decks: Raised above the ground, these decks are perfect for homes on uneven terrain or with a high first-floor entry. They often incorporate safety features like railings and stairs.
- Wraparound Decks: Extending around a significant portion of your home, these decks offer expansive outdoor space with multiple entry points reminiscent of traditional wraparound porches.
Designing
Designing Your Perfect Deck
When adding a custom deck to your home, consider these key factors:
- Purpose and Function: Determine how you plan to use your deck. Whether it's for hosting gatherings, dining, relaxation, or multiple activities, the purpose will guide your deck's design, size, and features.
- Design and Layout: Match the deck’s design with your home’s architectural style. Consider the shape and size, and whether it will be single- or multi-level, to effectively segregate areas for various functions.
- Materials: Select materials that complement your home’s look and suit your maintenance preferences and budget. Options include PVC and composite materials with distinct advantages and care requirements.
- Safety Features: To ensure safety, include railings, adequate lighting, and non-slip surfaces, especially if the deck is elevated or frequented by children and the elderly.
- Color and Aesthetics: Choose colors and finishes that enhance your home’s exterior, creating a cohesive and appealing look.
- Budget: Set a clear budget and discuss it with your deck builder to ensure the project remains financially on track.
Choosing
Choosing the Right Material for Your Deck
Deckorators, Voyage line, is our preferred decking product for all of our custom deck builds. They offer an exceptional blend of durability, low maintenance, and innovative design options. Engineered to resist rot, decay, and insect damage, Deckorators products ensure long-lasting performance with minimal upkeep. Homeowners are freed from the regular staining and sealing required by traditional decking materials.
Here are some of the features that make Deckorators our preferred decking material:
- Decking Materials: The Deckorators Voyage line is a Mineral-Based Composite (MBC) that is lightweight, highly stable, and moisture-resistant.
- Decking Color: The Voyage line offers a range of warm and cool tones, allowing you to choose a color that complements your home’s exterior. Select a shade that blends harmoniously with your surroundings while highlighting your personal style.
- Board Width: With three available widths, the Voyage line supports both traditional and unique designs. Wider boards can create a bold, contemporary look, while narrower widths offer classic appeal.
- Trim Selection: When choosing trim, decide between coordinating with your deck color for a cohesive look or opting for a timeless white PVC trim. Each option adds its own character, enhancing the overall design.
- Features: Incorporating features like contrasting borders, built-in flower boxes, or benches can elevate your deck. These additions not only increase functionality but also add visual interest, making your outdoor space truly personalized.
Outdoor
Outdoor Living Features to Personalize Your Custom Deck
Enhancing your composite deck with additional features can significantly improve its functionality, comfort, and visual appeal. Consider these popular additions to maximize your deck’s potential and add your personal touch:
- Outdoor Kitchens: From a simple grilling station to a more complex design with gas grills, outdoor pizza ovens, and refrigerators, outdoor kitchens are a great way to entertain and enjoy eating outside.
- Built-in Seating: Integrate benches or seating areas into the deck design for a space-efficient and stylish seating solution.
- Fire Pits or Fireplaces: Install a central fire feature to create a cozy focal point, making your deck perfect for gatherings during cooler evenings.
- Pergolas: Add pergolas to introduce architectural interest, provide shade, and define distinct areas for dining or lounging.
- Deck Lighting: Enhance evening ambiance and safety with various lighting options, such as LED deck lights, solar path lights, or atmospheric string lights.
- Privacy Screens: Install privacy screens or latticework to create a secluded retreat within your outdoor area.
- Deck Railing Upgrades: Boost safety and aesthetics with upgraded railings crafted from glass, metal, or complementary composite materials.
- Flower Boxes: Incorporate flower boxes into your deck design to add vibrant colors and a touch of nature, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal.
How
How We Approach Custom Decks
At Villandry Home & Outdoor Living, our approach to construction is rooted in a deep commitment to quality craftsmanship and lasting durability. We build decks to last, using the finest materials and building techniques that surpass industry standards.
Our process is transparent and collaborative from the initial consultation to the final walkthrough. We focus on making sure every project aligns with our clients’ visions and exceeds their expectations.
Our projects are not just built to code; they are built to endure, reflecting our philosophy of constructing beautiful and resilient spaces.