What most people think when envisioning a deck is what we see most of in today's homes. A square deck tacked onto a house without any unique features to tie it into the overall design of the home. While these decks certainly serve a functional purpose and provide you with a place to put patio furniture and a barbecue, they are hardly inspiring and don't add much to the overall aesthetic appeal of your home's outdoor environment.

The truth is that most of us spend the majority of our day in boxes (i.e. offices, cubicles, automobiles, etc.), so why create another one within your outdoor living environment. Break out of the "box", get away from the ordinary, and turn your backyard haven into something special. You deserve it!

All it takes for you to escape and enjoy the great Colorado outdoors right in your own backyard is some creativity. By using different handrail designs that incorporate color, you can create an entirely different look. By using multiple levels and wide-open stairs you create dimension. By using custom built in benches, planters, and tree holders you can create a complete overall atmosphere. You can also include a patio cover or shade structure that fits within the overall theme and provide whatever degree of protection and shading that you desire. You can then bring your deck to life at night through custom built-in lighting packages that focus on the lighting (not the fixtures).

Apart from the creative design ability, you will need a company that will handle all the steps involved in the entire project, from professional finishing to protect, beautify and extend the life of your deck to Homeowners association approval, permits, utilities located, lumber delivery, removal of existing structure, and clean-up after construction. And, of course, you will want it all at a very reasonable price.

If you would like to break out of the "box" without breaking the bank, and experience a degree of personal attention not often encountered in today's "hurry up" world, please contact Decks Unlimited of Colorado at (970) 744.4443 or drop us a note with your name, address and phone number to info@deckdesigns.com.