Some projects make the case for integrated outdoor living better than any explanation could, and this month’s featured build, a full deck, EzeBreeze porch, and outdoor kitchen project in Chadwyck Farms, is exactly that kind of project.

It’s the build we point to when homeowners ask what’s actually possible when a deck, a porch, and a kitchen are designed together instead of added on one at a time.

A Composite Deck Built for Everyday Use

The open deck portion is finished in TimberTech Driftwood composite decking with TimberTech Radiance railing, a combination chosen for both the look and the long-term ownership math.

Driftwood’s warm, weathered tone reads like natural wood without any of the upkeep, no staining, no sanding, no seasonal sealing, just a deck that looks the same in year eight as it did in year one.

The Radiance railing system carries that same low-maintenance philosophy through the sightlines, giving the whole space a clean, cohesive look from the dining table to the yard beyond it.

This family uses the open deck as their primary outdoor dining space, big enough for a full table and still leaving room to move.

Spacious gray composite deck with white railings connects to a bright screened porch, custom built by Carolina Decks in the Chadwyck Farms neighborhood.

An EzeBreeze Porch Built for Every Season

Step through the sliding door and the deck gives way to a screened EzeBreeze porch that functions almost like a second living room.

A vaulted beadboard ceiling, two skylights, and a run of clerestory windows keep the space bright without feeling exposed, while a stacked stone gas fireplace anchors one end as both a heat source and a focal point.

A mounted TV and soundbar sit above the mantel, a ceiling fan and infrared heater handle temperature control at both extremes, and a wicker sectional plus a dining set for six let the room flex between movie nights and dinner parties.

This is the kind of build that genuinely extends the usable season on both ends, cool fall evenings and early spring nights included, without asking the homeowners to give up comfort either way.

An elegant enclosed porch features a stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, large windows, and skylights, custom built by Carolina Decks in the Charlotte, NC area.

An Outdoor Kitchen Built for Real Cooking

At the corner of the deck, a stacked stone outdoor kitchen anchors the entertaining side of the project. This build features a signature grill (we’re proud to be building out a new partnership with Blaze Grills this year) alongside a Kamado Joe for homeowners who want both direct-fire grilling and low-and-slow smoking in the same footprint.

A bluestone-look countertop ties the kitchen visually to the fireplace inside the porch, and built-in stainless storage drawers keep tools and accessories close at hand instead of trekking back and forth to the kitchen.

It’s a setup built for real cooking, not just burgers, the kind of kitchen that can handle a full football Saturday spread without anyone running back inside.

A modern outdoor kitchen with stone veneer, built-in stainless grill, Kamado Joe smoker, and composite deck, custom built by Carolina Decks in the Chadwyck Farms neighborhood.

Outdoor Living Designed as One Space, Not Three

What makes this project work is that none of it was designed in isolation. The deck, the porch, and the kitchen were planned together from day one, which is why the flow between them feels natural instead of stitched together.

It’s exactly the kind of integrated project we specialize in, and exactly the kind of build that turns a backyard into the space a family actually spends their fall in, dinner on the deck, the game on in the porch, someone at the grill, all in the same afternoon.

Investment on a project of this scope, deck, EzeBreeze porch, fireplace, and full outdoor kitchen, typically lands in the $100,000 to $150,000 range, depending on final material selections and layout.

Premium composite deck with outdoor kitchen and winding paver path, custom built by Carolina Decks in the Charlotte, NC area.

Why This Project Falls in the $100k–150k Range

What’s included in a build like this:

Full-size open deck in TimberTech Driftwood composite decking
TimberTech Radiance railing system
EzeBreeze screened porch with vaulted beadboard ceiling, two skylights, and clerestory windows
Stacked stone gas fireplace with mounted TV and soundbar
Ceiling fan and infrared heater for shoulder-season comfort
Built-in stacked stone outdoor kitchen
Bluestone-look countertop and stainless storage drawers
Full permitting handled across the project timeline

What moves the number within that range:

Square footage of the deck and porch combined
Roofline complexity on the EzeBreeze structure
Fireplace size and finish selections
Outdoor kitchen scope, appliance package, and countertop material
Site conditions (grade, existing structure, access)

Build Your Dream Backyard This Fall

If a project like this is closer to what you’ve been picturing than a simple deck refresh, fall is a great time to start that conversation, permitting and planning take time, and starting now means being ready to actually use the space by the time the weather turns ideal.

And if you book a new deck or screened porch construction project by September 30th, we’ll include a complimentary lighting package at no additional cost. Full terms are on our special offer page.

And if you’re curious why our Founder, Luke Chapman, loves outdoor living in the Fall – he shared his stories with us last week!

We’d love to talk through what’s possible for your own backyard. Book a free estimate or call us at (980) 414-0320.