Our Projects
Jonny + Steph
Beautiful Backyard Deck
Texas natives Jonny & Steph decided it was time to get back to hosting their backyard BBQs, and they knew just what they needed - a focal point big enough to hold their entire guest list. Before Covid, the couple regularly hosted parties of 30-50 plus, inviting all their family and friends over to grill and spend time outside. During the pandemic, the backyard sat unused and their old deck slowly started to deteriorate and fall apart. Now, they are excited to get back to it.
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Having never done a big house project together, the two decided, “If we’re going to do it, let’s do a big, fun one.” They put together their Pinterest board and sent Allies a general idea of what they wanted. Inspired by their travels to Japan, they wanted something modern, simple, open, and built to last - “It was perfect if not better” remarked Johnny in a post-build interview with Allies. “It was cool how collaborative and supportive [the team] was”.
Johnny & Steph’s new deck is framed out of mild steel with garapa decking - a Brazilian hardwood known for its long life and natural beauty. The deck features a custom built-in bench, wrap-around staircase, standing bar, and matching railing. “Everyone who worked on the property was so nice and friendly even though it was a million degrees” Johnny commented, “It was so fun and easy.”
TAYLOR + PEDRO
Screened-in Porch Getaway
“We knew we wanted to use Allies for the Patio because of the great work they’d done on the roof - we knew we could trust them.”
When Taylor & Pedro set out to buy their house - they had a specific idea in mind. It took 9 months of showings and very few offers for the couple to find the character, style, and vibe they wanted to fit their own unique personalities. The only thing missing? The screened-in patio they’ve always wanted.
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When thinking about what they wanted, one thing was for sure, they wanted something that would be uniquely theirs; Not your “normal screened-in patio.” While traveling in Lisbon, Taylor and Pedro came across a beautiful cocktail bar/cafe with a floor-to-ceiling tile wall. The idea stuck with them over the years and ended up being the center point for the design. For Pedro, tile reminds him of homes in South America and it was important for him to bring that familiarity and heritage into his Austin home. “What was special about Allies,” remarks Taylor, “was the ability to talk through decisions, [and] be able to work through the details of everything with people who understood what we were trying to do… Ya’ll made it so easy for us to feel confident in [our] decisions.”
Now movie nights are easier than ever - The new screened-in patio keeps the bugs & pollen at bay and the built-in speakers and projector screen make set up a breeze. Taylor & Pedro’s new screened-in patio features a custom tile wall, pitched cedar tongue & groove ceiling, built-in speakers, fan, & projector screen, custom screens, and composite decking. In addition, they decided to have their house fully painted using a custom color created by the couple for their home. “Allies worked really hard to make sure [our] choices felt like “us” .. which made for a great experience”