Designer Molly McCabe and her husband share a love of grilling, entertaining and watching wildlife from their deck on Washington’s Bainbridge Island. For decades, the cedar deck — built by the couple from trees felled on their pond-side property — served as a grilling spot and an outdoor play area for their children.
After their kids left home, the couple set out to reimagine the space for a new chapter. McCabe designed the new deck with aging in place in mind, while also shielding it from the rain that often put a damper on their grilling plans. The result is a fully covered outdoor kitchen, a separate bar and dining area and a seamless, accessible transition between indoors and out.
Deck at a Glance
Who lives here: Designer Molly McCabe and her husband
Location: Bainbridge Island, Washington
Size: 864 square feet (80 square meters); 36 by 24 feet
Designer: McCabe By Design
Builder: Superior Construction
Before: The existing deck had served the family well, but it was rotting and lacked a roof to protect the grilling area from the elements. Another part of the project replaced the wide stairs that led down to the yard on the left with an extended section of deck.