Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about transitions
Not in the deep, philosophical sense (although sure, those too), but more like: how do we move between spaces in our home? From kitchen to dining room. From the indoors to the outdoors.
We live in Greenville, tucked back from the main road with a nice little slope behind the house and a view that turns golden in the fall. But you wouldn’t know it from inside. Right now, our back door opens onto… nothing. Just a narrow patch of grass that drops off into the yard. No steps. No landing. No real invitation to go outside.
And I keep thinking — what if there was a place there? A transition. A deck that didn’t just connect the house to the yard, but made it feel like part of the home?
🏡 The Situation: A Beautiful Yard We Never Use
It’s honestly kind of a shame. We have this lovely backyard with tall trees and a quiet breeze that makes the leaves shimmer in the afternoon. But the only time we step outside is to mow or let the dog out. No lounging. No reading. No dinners under the stars.
Part of that is the terrain — our backyard slopes just enough to make it hard to place any furniture. You set a chair down and it’s sliding. We tried a small patio once, but it felt forced. Like the ground didn’t really want to be tamed that way.
So we left it. Until this spring, when I looked out and thought, this deserves better.
🧭 The Search: Something Built for Greenville
I started digging around and ended up on this Prime Decks Delaware page all about their deck builds in Greenville. Honestly? It hit exactly what I was looking for. Not just general tips or a catalog of materials, but a focus on how to build around the land.
They talked about dealing with slope, drainage, uneven ground — exactly our setup. And I appreciated that they didn’t try to gloss over those things. Instead, they leaned in and explained how they design decks that work with the terrain. Raised platforms, multi-level layouts, solid foundations with proper drainage — it made me feel like our yard wasn’t a problem, just an opportunity waiting for a smarter plan.
🌿 Takeaways: From Blank Slope to Livable Space
What really got my gears turning was the idea of a tiered deck. One level just outside the back door for grilling or coffee. A few steps down to a lounge space. Maybe even a built-in bench with planters or a pergola with vines. Suddenly the slope wasn’t a barrier — it was a canvas.
Also, composite decking? YES. After reading how Prime Decks uses weather-resistant materials that hold up to Delaware’s very moody seasons, I was sold. No warping. No endless resealing. Just… enjoy it.
They also emphasized blending the deck with the home’s architecture and surrounding nature — which is so Greenville. It’s not about flash here. It’s about elegance and durability and letting the space breathe.
And honestly? That line about decks being “crafted around your vision” stuck with me. Because that’s what this feels like. A vision taking shape.
🌞 The Plan: A Space to Be
We’re still in brainstorm mode, but this time it feels different. Less “maybe someday” and more “let’s call someone.”
We’re imagining wide steps, built-in seating, maybe a corner for a fire table. Something peaceful. Simple. A place to transition from inside to out — to sit, sip, read, or host a few friends. Maybe even string some lights along the railings for that soft evening glow.
I’m keeping the Prime Decks page bookmarked for when we’re ready to start. This time, the transition might just be the best part.
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