The ‘What If’ Phase of Backyard Planning
Scrolling Pinterest got me thinking about edges—not the existential kind, but the literal borders of my yard. Right now, it just… stops. Like the universe forgot to render the rest. I want definition, maybe a deck that blends into a little stone path or connects to a pergola. Something that flows.
I found myself on Supreme Deck Builders of St. Charles’ main site, lingering over their gallery. One photo showed a deck with a built-in bench that curved around a tree, and it felt so intentional. No wasted space, no awkward gaps—just a design that worked with the yard, not against it.
I’m not ready to commit yet (my bank account needs therapy first), but it’s got me rethinking how I use every inch of my outdoor space. Maybe the deck doesn’t have to be a rectangle. Maybe it can meander.