One complete group
The wide deck supports a useful conversation area rather than scattered seats.
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ROOM 139 · Other
Room to move on the deck
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A large contemporary detached house, conceived for Hudson Valley, NY.
A big deck can still leave everyone sitting in a row along the wall. Here the sofa turns away from the house, and two low chairs face it across a rough-edged table. The meadow remains visible beyond their backs. There is room to arrive with a tray, pull another chair over or step out of the conversation. The size matters because it makes those small changes easy.
See the product sourcesTHE DESIGN
The broad floor is used for one generous gathering rather than divided into several underfurnished corners. The sofa and chairs face one another, leaving the meadow to be seen between and above their backs. Nobody has to choose between a conversation and the view.
The Granada frames have a firm, repeated outline. Against them, the River table introduces an irregular edge and a different kind of timber surface. That contrast is enough; a patterned rug or another row of pots would make the deck work harder than it needs to.
WHY THE ROOM WORKS
One generous sitting group makes a broad deck useful without filling every edge.
Colour palette
- Silver cedar
- Ink
- Persimmon
- Warm white
Low outlines
Seating leaves the meadow visible from inside the group.
An irregular edge
The root table interrupts the straight deck boards without disturbing the plan.
Room to arrive
Open floor around the seats accommodates a tray or another person.
WHAT TO BORROW
Use a large deck to improve the space around one good group.
THE PIECES BEHIND THE DESIGN
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Granada Teak Outdoor Sofa
Teak Warehouse
The Granada sofa is long enough for the family group but low enough to leave the meadow visible. Its broad teak sides give the cream upholstery a firm architectural outline.
US$3,499.00
Granada Teak Outdoor Club Chair
Teak Warehouse · 2 used in this room
Two Granada chairs face across the deck rather than turning every seat toward the same view. Their low backs keep the conversation connected to the landscape.
US$1,699.00
River Organic Teak Coffee Table
Teak Warehouse
The River table interrupts the deck boards with an irregular timber edge. That single rougher shape keeps the long, straight house facade from making the whole arrangement rigid.
US$799.00