Before and After: A slim contemporary deck opens up a small backyard in Hillcrest

As you can see in these before and after shots, a narrow deck and railing cut this Hillcrest home off from the existing pool and lounge space. A minimal deck, without a railing, connected the two spaces, while a new cabana cleanly added storage space and concealed the air conditioning unit.

The railing of the existing deck cut off the house from a landscaped yard and pool

The existing deck was too narrow for entertaining

The new cedar deck opens up the yard

The deck includes ample room for dining, and incorporates a new cabana

Renderings were used to place pot lights on the new deck