Built in 1988, this Geist Reservoir waterfront home required a comprehensive exterior transformation. Worthington Design and Remodeling modernized the brick façade and engineered a multi-level outdoor living space. The design includes an Ipe hardwood deck, a Smart Pergola, and an advanced outdoor kitchen.
The Challenge & The Vision
The homeowners faced an aging exterior that failed to maximize their stunning waterfront backyard. The primary challenge involved bridging the gap between outdated brickwork and the desire for a modern entertaining hub. The cohesive architectural design vision focused on creating a seamless transition from indoor living to an all-season outdoor oasis, ensuring durability against the elements while elevating the property’s premium aesthetic.
Structural Façade Updates
The project pairs foundational repairs with modern design elements. The team repaired, waterproofed, and painted the original brickwork to unify the home’s exterior profile.
Modern metal railings introduce clean lines that complement the updated brick and connect the home’s exterior to the new outdoor living areas.
The Waterfront Cabana and Kitchen
The newly constructed cabana features a Smart Pergola equipped with adjustable roof louvres. This innovative system easily directs the breeze or deflects rain for all-season enjoyment. The outdoor kitchen takes full advantage of the stunning reservoir view, providing an exclusive cooking experience right by the water.
The cabana features a Smart Pergola – equipped with roof louvres that can be angled to direct the breeze or closed to deflect rain for all-season outdoor enjoyment. The outdoor kitchen takes full advantage of the Geist Reservoir view.
The covered deck was made from Ipe, a Brazilian hardwood that naturally repels insects and resists decay. Retractable screens hidden in the columns provide protection from the elements at the press of a button. The upper deck was reconfigured with clean lines and Trex composite to ensure durability with minimal maintenance.
Premium Material Specifications
Smart Pergola with adjustable roof louvres
Ipe Brazilian hardwood decking
Trex composite decking boards
Integrated retractable screen systems
Custom modern metal railings
Pro Tip
When updating a waterfront property, unifying the exterior facade is just as important as the entertaining space. Selecting highly durable paints and pairing them with moisture-resistant materials like Ipe and Trex composite ensures your home retains its structural integrity and exclusive finish year after year
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an exterior remodel take?
Most exterior remodeling projects take between eight to twelve weeks. Timelines vary based on the scope, custom material availability, and weather conditions during the construction phase.
Can we use the backyard during construction?
For safety reasons, the immediate construction zone remains restricted. However, our team ensures the rest of your property stays clean and accessible throughout the entire building process.
Why choose Ipe wood for a covered deck?
Ipe is an incredibly dense Brazilian hardwood. It naturally resists decay, insects, and weather damage, making it a highly durable and visually striking choice for outdoor living spaces.
What are the benefits of a Smart Pergola?
A Smart Pergola features motorized louvres. This allows you to control sunlight, direct breezes, or close the roof entirely to block rain, enabling all-season use of your patio.
Do I need permits for a deck addition?
Yes, significant exterior changes and structural additions require municipal permits. Our design-build team handles all necessary permitting and local zoning compliance on your behalf before construction begins.
Is composite decking better than traditional wood?
Composite materials like Trex offer exceptional longevity and require significantly less maintenance than traditional wood. They resist fading, staining, and splintering, providing a lasting, premium finish.
Ready to Remodel?
This Geist Reservoir project brings the home’s exterior, multi-level decks, cabana, Smart Pergola, retractable screens, and outdoor kitchen into one coordinated waterfront setting. Worthington’s exterior renovation and outdoor living services connect structural planning, weather-resistant materials, exterior finishes, and entertaining features so the completed spaces function together and suit the property.
Let’s create your outdoor oasis! Schedule a consultation to explore the possibilities.
