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Curved & Custom Decks
Curved and custom decks are designed for homeowners who want the deck to feel integrated into the home, landscape, pool area, patio, and overall outdoor living environment — not just a rectangular platform added to the backyard.
Why Custom Shapes Matter
Curved deck layouts, angled transitions, custom picture framing, and unique stair placements can make a deck feel much more connected to the home and yard.
The goal is not to add complexity just for looks — it's to improve flow, soften edges, create better usable zones, and make the outdoor space feel intentionally designed.
Custom Deck Possibilities
Custom deck shapes allow the finished space to work better with doors, stairs, landscaping, pools, patios, pergolas, and furniture zones.
Curved edges soften the layout and create a more architectural look than a standard rectangular deck.
Angled corners, landings, and steps help the deck transition more naturally into the backyard.
Contrasting borders and picture-frame details add a cleaner, more premium finish to the deck surface.
Stairs can be designed as a feature instead of an afterthought, improving flow and overall appearance.
Custom layouts can wrap around pools, connect to Techo-Bloc patios, and create better movement across the backyard.
Grill areas, dining areas, lounge zones, fire features, and louvered pergolas can each be planned into the layout.
Finish Details
Curved and custom deck projects rely heavily on finish details: board layout, picture framing, railing layout, lighting, stair placement, and how the deck connects to the rest of the outdoor space.
These details are planned early so the final result feels clean, intentional, and premium.
Project Inspiration
Use these images to think through how the deck could connect to your home, yard, patio, pool, and outdoor features.
Custom Deck Features
Curved and custom decks are built around thoughtful details that improve both appearance and usability.
Softened deck edges that create a more premium architectural shape.
Custom board patterns and color transitions that create visual interest across the surface.
Statement stairs that improve flow and create a more open transition into the backyard.
Step lights, post lights, under-rail lighting, and deck perimeter lighting for safety and atmosphere.
Integrated privacy walls, louvered pergolas, and Fenetex retractable screens for comfort and enclosure.
Grilling zones, kitchens, fire features, pergolas, and lounge spaces planned into the deck layout.
Our Process
The more custom the shape, the more important the design process becomes. We plan layout, structure, materials, stairs, railings, and details before the build begins.
We discuss your goals, inspiration, budget direction, and what you want the space to become. No cost.
We review the home, yard, access points, grade, layout opportunities, and possible design direction in person.
We plan the shape, stairs, materials, railings, lighting, and integrated outdoor features. $1,500 applied toward your build.
We execute the deck with attention to structure, layout, craftsmanship, and finish details.
Common Questions
Yes, curved and custom layouts typically cost more because they require more planning, layout work, labor, and detailed finish work. The result can feel significantly more custom and architectural than a standard deck.
Certain decking materials and details can be used to create curved or softened layouts. The exact approach depends on product type, radius, framing method, and finish expectations — something we walk through during the design process.
Yes. Picture framing, custom borders, inlays, accent colors, and pattern changes are common ways to make the deck surface feel more finished and intentional.
For anything beyond a basic deck, 3D design planning is strongly recommended. It clarifies layout, materials, stairs, railings, budget, and construction details before work begins — and $1,500 of the design fee is applied toward your build.
Start with a free discovery call. From there, our outdoor living specialist visits your property for an in-person consultation ($150). If you'd like to move forward, 3D Design & Planning is $3,000 — with $1,500 applied toward your build.
Explore More
The best custom deck projects often include premium decking, railings, lighting, pergolas, patios, and outdoor features.
Start the Conversation
Tell us about your home, inspiration, layout goals, and what you want the finished outdoor space to feel like. We'll help guide the best next step.
Ace of Decks designs and builds curved decks, custom composite decks, TimberTech PVC decks, picture-frame deck borders, custom deck stairs, railing systems, louvered pergolas, Techo-Bloc patios, Fenetex retractable screens, and complete outdoor living spaces throughout Aurora, Naperville, Plainfield, St. Charles, Geneva, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, Oswego, Yorkville, and the surrounding Chicago suburbs.
