Raised Flagstone Deck in Chevy Chase

Summary

        Built in Chevy Chase, this 9' x 18' raised flagstone patio functions as a covered deck or open porch space. It uses stylish, sturdy materials with some deck accessories that help give it an upscale feel for its petite size. Maximizing the potential of smaller outdoor spaces in neighborhoods like Chevy Chase and some parts of Washington, DC is totally possible with similar types of designs, which can add a modern flair to older single-family homes and row houses.

        With smaller spaces, the efficient utilization of space is a requirement for a successful project, and oftentimes homeowners will find that they can splurge more on luxurious materials and design features - such as a raised flagstone porch base as opposed to a pressure-treated deck structure - and a deliberate, purposeful layout than with more standard deck sizes (roughly 12' x 12' and up) seen with more typical land plots throughout Maryland and Virginia. Some of the porch add-ons seen here include two Velux skylights, a Minka-Aire designer ceiling fan, and Trex lighting package. The covered porch design is also fitted with an outdoor electrical outlet for relaxing outside with a phone charger, laptop, or other electronics.

        The raised patio was built with random Pennsylvania blue flagstone, while the open porch has a gable roof sporting asphalt shingles and gutters that were installed to match the painted cedar tongue-and-groove ceiling and white PVC trim post wraps and other trim. The clean white color palette give the beautiful Minka-Aire wood ceiling fan a greater presence while preserving a modern, minimalist feel. Flagstone stairs leading from the porch to the yard include a black metal graspable handrail to comply with local code, and flagstone pavers surrounded by tan stone pebbles lead to the front yard.

Materials

• 9' x 18' elevated random Pennsylvania blue flagstone patio and flagstone tiles
• Eldorado stone veneer installed on risers and the side of the patio
• Two Velux skylights
• Wooden Minka-Aire designer ceiling fan