This Brand New Backyard Entertaining Space Works on So Many Levels

Deck at a Glance Who lives here: A couple and their children Location: Chestnut Hill area in Newton, Massachusetts Size: 288 square feet (26.8 square meters) Designers: Royer Architects and Vani Sayeed Studios Project managers: Chris Magliozzi and Larissa Cook of FBN Construction Deck 1: Nat Rea, original photo on Houzz The backstory: The homeowners, one of whom is a former chef, were looking to create an inviting outdoor space for sharing meals, entertaining friends and enjoying their backyard. Previously, this 1920s-era home had a smaller, one-level deck that was dis

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This Brand New Backyard Entertaining Space Works on So Many Levels

An improved flow helps create a pleasing outdoor party area for a former chef and his family

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