I am undecided about expanding the deck and lower patio. The builder charges $30.00square foot for extra decking and $10.00square Foot for additional concrete.

having a hard time with Design. The covered upper and lower are 9’x9’. Additional space will be uncovered. I currently have a 60” round table and four swivel rockers, I Weber Genesis grill, a Camp Chef Smoker, Couch, love seat, chair and 40” fire pit. Just looking for design ideas to expand the deck and patio or if I should wait until after possession to make this decision. Screening in the porch is also an option. Thanks,

IMO 9x9 is too small for any outdoor space I do think you need to wait until you are in the house before deciding how the outdoor spaces will actually be used. Houses have a way of telling you how they are used and often not what you eaxpected. I can’t imagine how the lower patio will be used for much since it requires a set of stairs to get from the kitchen to that space so maybe that would be a great space for some seating and a hot tub. I like multi level decking with large areas for cooking. dining and them much like a house the seating space on a different level It also make it easier to have heat control. So wait until you are in .These are a couple of inspiration pics to get your ideas flowing.

Certainly above multi-level is beautiful and functional but unfortunately not in the budget right now. maybe I should just bump out the porch 5 of 6 feet with stairs to the patio. Do you think this extra 50:square feet + the 80 dsquare feet is adequate for a table and 4 chairs along with a grill with some seating on the patio below. Is this worth the $1500 extra dollars?