Bringing Boutique Resort Living Home

Deep in the heart of Austin, Texas sits this modern and moody retreat designed to feel connected to the landscape at every turn. Surrounded by mature oaks and clean architectural lines, the outdoor living space centers around a custom Garapa hardwood deck that wraps seamlessly around the pool. Multiple levels and integrated planters create the feeling of a boutique resort hidden in the backyard.

Garapa’s golden honey tones bring life to the concrete, steel, and dark accents throughout the space. Around the water, every angle reveals a different blend of color and grain. Giving the deck a character that feels relaxed, refined, and unmistakably natural. It is the kind of material that makes you want to kick off your shoes and stay awhile.

Beyond the beauty, Garapa is one of the most dependable hardwoods for exterior applications. Naturally dense and resistant to rot and mold, it performs exceptionally well in moisture-prone environments. Making it an ideal choice for poolside decking. For homeowners who love the look of tropical hardwoods but want something more approachable than Ipe, Garapa continues to stand out as one of the best values in outdoor living.

With Austin’s intense sun and shifting temperatures, material performance matters. Garapa offers excellent dimensional stability and moves less than many traditional decking options. To preserve the wood’s natural character, the deck was finished with CUTEK Extreme in Clear. Unlike film-forming coatings that can peel or crack, CUTEK penetrates deep into the wood to help control moisture while allowing the hardwood to age naturally. The result is low-maintenance protection that helps the deck perform beautifully for years in demanding Central Texas conditions.

The finished space blurs the line between indoors and out. Morning coffee under the covered patio, afternoons spent poolside, and evenings gathered beneath the trees all happen on the same surface. That is the beauty of hardwood decking. It doesn’t just connect spaces. It creates a lifestyle.

Austin, TX

Builder: Sites on Austin | Infill Residential Development

Product: Garapa & CUTEK