Enjoying the New Deck

Before we left AZ last spring, we arranged to have an addition built onto our deck. Decks in AZ are like another very functional room. I am content to spend lots of time outside eating, reading, or writing on the deck. The deck is also a good space for entertaining others. 

February 2009 (before shed)

When we originally built the deck we had the truck and felt we needed the larger parking area. 

March 2009 (after shed)

We now have the van and don't need as much of the covered awning for protection from the rare hailstorms. So after some discussion on size and arrangement we reached a decision and hired the job. 

The stairway was changed to go down along the side of the shed.

We got pictures of the work and completed project in August & September. We were very excited to see it for ourselves. 

We also ordered sun screens as the sun was a bit of an bother (I KNOW! Isn't that way we are in AZ...for the sun???) in the late afternoon. 

 We will have a more pleasant experience inside and out before the sun sets, thanks to the sun screens.

 Back steps leading to the shed with washer & dryer and other accumulated stuff.

Front steps leading to west facing patio doors & living room.

So that is how it all looked upon our arrival last Thursday. Clean and large.

We are so pleased to have the added space.

This is a photo from the back door.

We have room for 4 comfy rocking chairs (and more if needed),

a table big enough for eating, reading or writing,

and little guest tables for refreshments.

We also have the space to have a larger table if we want to 

have a meal on the deck instead of on the sunshine filled patio.

Decorating photos to come next.