Bring Your Backyard Vision to Life with Meraki Outdoor Living
The best memories are made outdoors with the people you love. And with Denver’s breathtaking views, there’s no better reason to step outside. That’s why we’re passionate about creating custom designs with connection. From unique railings to spiral staircases and multi-element decks, we’ll craft a space your family can enjoy for years to come.
With our design process, you can step into your backyard before it exists. We provide photorealistic 3D design, presented in virtual reality, for homeowners planning complete outdoor living renovations.
Redefined Outdoor Living
Whatever your vision, whatever your story, we listen closely and design with intention, crafting an outdoor living space made to be truly enjoyed
Design is where every exceptional space begins. Before anything is built, you should be able to stand in it: to see how the morning light falls across the deck, and where the fire feature draws people in at night.
The Meraki Design Experience is our standalone design service for homeowners planning complete, multi-element projects. It turns your vision into a fully realized design you can walk through, refine and build from.
The Vision
What Your Design Includes
We believe the most meaningful spaces are the ones that bring people together. Spaces where everyday moments become lasting memories, where nature feels a little closer, and where the people you love feel right at home.
At Meraki Outdoor Living, we thoughtfully design and build custom outdoor living spaces throughout Denver, the foothills, and beyond. From architectural decks and distinctive railings to covered patios and complete multi-element outdoor retreats, every detail is guided by your vision, your lifestyle, and the way you want to live.
And before construction ever begins, we invite you to experience what’s possible. Through photorealistic 3D renderings and immersive virtual reality walkthroughs, you can step inside your future outdoor living space, explore the details, and feel confident in the vision we’re bringing to life.
While not every outdoor project calls for this level of design, for those dreaming of a complete backyard transformation, this experience brings clarity, creativity, and confidence to every step of the journey.
How It Works
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We visit your property, capture photos, video and measurements, and learn how you want to live outside.
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We build your home and land in 3D and begin the design.
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Your space comes to life in photorealistic renderings and a VR presentation.
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You mark up the design, and we revise it together.
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You receive the full plan set, ready for Meraki or someone else to build.
Recent Deck & Outdoor Living Design Inspiration
From Design to Gathering
Your design is the first stage of the Meraki Method: Vision, Design, Plan, Build, Gather. When you are ready, the same team that designed your space builds it.
The Meraki Outdoor Living Team
The creative minds behind the brand
Our founder Matthew began his experience as a builder as a summer job in college. After completing school and spending two years in the corporate world, he realized his passion was working with his hands, creating custom outdoor living spaces and building dreams. Matthew has worked every position in the outdoor living world, from building decks to project management, to now founding Meraki Outdoor Living, Matthew is truly an expert in the industry. Above all, Matthew believes in blending creativity with functionality.
Meraki Outdoor Living is truly a family effort. Matthew’s wife, Lindsay, manages marketing and brand experience. Their little cubs, Bobbi, Pax, and Elli are their biggest motivation and remind them daily of the importance of making memories with the ones they love most.
Our team is a mosaic of talent including professional project managers, builders and an incredible office assistant. Every single person that works with Meraki Outdoor Living shares our same values – love, creativity and soul.
OUR VALUES
LOVE
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Our projects create and nurture relationships with the ones you love most and the therapies of nature.
CREATVITY
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We see each project as an artistic expression of you, your family and your home
SOUL
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Our unique energy as a company and team will be evident in every aspect and detail of your project, start to finish.
OUR DIFFERENCE
WE’RE MORE THAN BUILDERS. WE CREATE A CUSTOMIZED EXPERIENCE.
We care about you, your family and your story. We want to know what matters most to your loved ones and what kind of relationship you hope to create with the outdoors. Maybe you envision long evenings outside, grilling with your family, laughing so hard it hurts. Or perhaps your deck is going to host get-togethers with neighbors and friends. Whatever your vision, whatever your story, we promise to always listen and create with careful intention.
Let’s Start Your Design
Ready to design a deck, pergola, patio, or patio cover that speaks to the heart of your home? Whether you're in Denver, Jefferson County, Douglas County or beyond, our expert team is here to bring your vision to life with creativity, clarity, and care.