Decks by Kiefer designed and built a multi-level custom Ipe deck for a homeowner in Staten Island, NY who needed a functional outdoor living space with a dedicated area for shade. The property called for a design that could handle multiple uses at once, from open-air dining to a sheltered lounge zone, and do it in a way that complemented the scale and character of the home.
The deck spans two distinct zones connected by a curved stair design. The main dining level features Ipe hardwood decking and a curved railing built from custom AZEK components, giving the perimeter a clean, finished profile that holds up against the elements. A custom AZEK pergola anchors the lounge zone at the far end of the deck, providing the shade the client needed while adding architectural interest to the overall layout. Lattice skirting panels finish the understructure cleanly from grade level.
The finished space gives this Staten Island, NY home a backyard that works as hard as it looks. The combination of Ipe hardwood and custom AZEK materials means low maintenance and long-term durability, and the two-zone layout means the deck serves the family well whether they are hosting a dinner or simply relaxing in the shade on a summer afternoon.