Deckscapes of Virginia Blog

It’s mid-January in Northern Virginia. Outside, a light dusting of snow covers your old patio stones, and the wind is rattling the back door. Inside, the holiday decorations are packed away, and the house feels a little quieter. You find yourself...

Imagine this: It’s a Sunday morning in Northern Virginia. The air is still crisp, but you are wrapped in a soft blanket, a mug of coffee warming your hands, listening to the gentle drumming of a spring rain shower. You’re outside, yet perfectly...

It’s late December in Northern Virginia. Outside your window, the world looks like a grayscale movie. The air is crisp, the grass has turned a dull, brittle brown, and the trees are skeletal shadows against a heavy winter sky. You’re standing there,...

Northern Virginia homeowners love making the most of their outdoor spaces, even as temperatures drop. A well-designed patio shouldn’t sit idle all winter when it can evolve with the seasons, offering warmth, comfort, and beauty year-round.

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We love stepping outside on a crisp Northern Virginia evening, the air cool enough for sweaters, the sky painted in deep autumn hues, and being greeted by the warmth and glow of a fire feature built just for the space. A well-designed fire feature...

Screened porches and patios are thoughtful lifestyle investments that pay unexpected dividends. For the Rupy family, creating a space that allowed them to relax year-round while hosting family and friends meant blending a screened porch, a compact...

Autumn in Northern Virginia is one of the most beautiful seasons to spend outdoors. But between cooler evenings, falling leaves, and those last waves of persistent insects, many homeowners find themselves retreating inside just when their backyard...

Choosing the right deck size is an exercise in proportion and planning. A well-designed deck fits the way you live, works with your home’s size, meets code and HOA requirements, and leaves room for future features without costly redesigns. At...

Some outdoor spaces come together over time. Others are choreographed from the start.

This project was more of a dance, a carefully timed collaboration between multiple teams to bring a shared vision to life. The homeowners were ready to create a...

Designing a backyard pool is a task in balancing space and purpose. Whether you're planning a quiet place to unwind or an energetic space for kids and guests, the right pool size will reflect how you want to use it and how it fits into the overall...