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Outdoor Gazebo

Comparing Covered Living Areas – Which One is For You?

Outdoor living areas serve so many purposes for you and your family. Distinctive Deck Designs outdoor living areas provide an oasis of relaxation, a barrier to weather, and a perfect spot for entertaining. Our deck contractors will work with you to create a unique covered patio, gazebo, three-season sunroom, or other structure that is ideal for your specific landscape. Covered living areas have become a sought-after feature among homebuyers and will greatly increase the value of your house. Many homeowners also find that after adding a covered, exterior structure to their backyard, they enjoy the outdoors more frequently during the year. The question that remains is, what covered living area will suit your outdoor space best? Our deck builders are ready to install the perfect structure for you and your family!

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The inside of a sunroom with a table and chairs and a sky light.

Why Sunrooms are Perfect for Every Season

Nothing adds value to a home like a sunroom. Natural light and nature are brought in, space is added, and family quality time seems to follow. Designed for year-round living, our sunrooms provide the perfect place to host dinners, parties, or small family gatherings, no matter the weather. In the darker months, it’s hard to keep an air of cheeriness in your home. Get your daily dose of vitamin D without the windchill by installing a sunroom in your Fairfax home!

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Our Favorite Tips for Staying Cool Outdoors This Summer

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It’s no secret that Northern Virginia is gorgeous in the summer, but it can also be really hot! You look forward to summer all year long, the cookouts, parties and long sunny days on the patio. However, once the season rolls around you realize that without the proper outdoor living space, spending all that time outside can be brutal. At Distinctive Deck Designs, we are happy to provide our best tips for keeping it cool on your deck or patio. We have seen our custom designs keep customers comfortable throughout the warm Northern Virginia summers.

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Add Value to Your Home with a Covered Outdoor Living Space

Warmer weather is finally here, which makes it a great time to get outside and enjoy a new gazebo, deck or outdoor living design! Covered outdoor living spaces are among our most popular installations – and with good reason. If you want shade as well as protection from bugs, wind and other elements while still being able to enjoy the great outdoors, then a screened gazebo or covered patio is probably right for you. Northern Virginia’s beautiful climate allows for comfortable outdoor living and recreation in the spring and summer months. Take advantage of it with custom shade options for your backyard space!

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