Fresh Look Concepts, DFW's home remodeling and outdoor design experts offering full-service solutions, inspiration, and transformations in one trusted place.

A Designer created her own backyard oasis, Fresh Look Concepts brought it to life.

The Lower Covered Patio** serves as the entertaining hub. Under a tongue-and-groove pine ceiling fitted with recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and flush-mounted infrared heaters, two distinct zones come together. One side features a custom outdoor kitchen — a built-in stainless steel grill, refrigerator, and storage drawers wrapped in natural mosaic stone tile with a granite countertop. A dining table and chairs sit nearby, making it easy to cook and eat in the same space without the back-and-forth to the house.

On the opposite wall, a custom entertainment area anchors the lounge zone. Large-format tile in a warm neutral frames a sleek linear gas fireplace. Above it, a wall-mounted TV with a soundbar sits on a floating metal shelf. This wall alone required coordination between the gas plumber, electrician, tile setter, and metal fabricator — the kind of multi-trade detail work that defines a Fresh Look Concepts build.

**The Second-Story Deck** was completely rebuilt with premium composite decking and surrounded by custom horizontal cable railing on painted metal posts. It functions as a private overlook above the pool and backyard — furnished with oversized lounge seating, potted plants, and unobstructed views of the property. The composite staircase connecting the two levels features integrated LED stair lights and matching cable railing, making the transition both safe and visually striking after dark.

**The Shade Pergola** sits poolside on its own raised composite deck with painted metal posts matching the upper structure. Lounge chairs line the deck, offering a shaded retreat from the Texas heat without leaving the pool area.

**The Kids' Zone** occupies a dedicated stretch of the backyard beyond the pool — open turf with a sports goal and room to run. This wasn't an afterthought. Mirka designed the entire layout so the adults could cook, lounge, or watch a game on the TV while still having a clear sightline to the kids' play area.

**Under-Deck Storage** — one of the project's smartest details. The space beneath the staircase was enclosed with board-and-batten siding and a glass-paneled door, transforming dead space into a functional storage room. It's the kind of thing you don't think to ask for until you see it done right.

## Why This Project Matters for DFW Homeowners

If you're searching for a pergola builder, an outdoor kitchen contractor, or a deck replacement company in Dallas–Fort Worth, you're probably finding specialists. Companies that do one thing well but send you elsewhere for everything else.

This project required fourteen different scopes of work. Fourteen. And every one of them was handled by Fresh Look Concepts — one team, one timeline, one point of contact, one standard of quality. That's what we mean when we say we're a one-stop-shop for outdoor living in DFW.

Whether you're working with a designer like Mirka or starting from a blank slate, we handle the full build: pergolas, outdoor kitchens, decks, fireplaces, concrete, cable railing, landscape, and everything in between.

## Designed by Mirka

We're proud to highlight Mirka's role as both the homeowner and the designer on this project. Her vision drove every decision — from the material palette to the spatial flow — and our job was to build it to the standard it deserved. Fresh Look Concepts regularly partners with independent designers and design firms across the DFW area. If you're a designer looking for a reliable build partner for your clients' projects, we'd love to talk.