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Rooftop Deck From HGTV Dream Home 2021

By: Jeannie Matteucci

A spiral staircase on the second floor leads up to a third-floor wet bar and a rooftop deck, a spectacular outdoor space where guests can enjoy stunning views from this charming waterfront haven that sits at the top of a bluff, on an extra deep lot.

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Above It All

This breathtaking rooftop deck with tons of seating takes full advantage of HGTV Dream Home 2021’s picturesque location in Newport, Rhode Island. “I’ve never done a home for HGTV before that had a rooftop deck,” says designer Brian Patrick Flynn.

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Lounge-Worthy Space

The rooftop deck's flexible seating area with comfortable patio sectional sofa and modern woven lounge chairs offers a way to enjoy fresh air and the stunning beauty of this home's prime Newport, Rhode Island location. “There’s seating here for about 12 to 14 people,” says designer Brain Patrick Flynn.

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This clean and contemporary drum coffee table in front of the patio sectional sofa includes crushed limestone and a concrete exterior, with a light top coating that helps protect it from most spills.
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Contemporary Coffee Table

This clean and contemporary drum coffee table in front of the patio sectional sofa includes crushed limestone and a concrete exterior, with a light top coating that helps protect it from most spills.

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Gather and Chill

The lounge-worthy patio sectional sofa with a slight curve includes comfort-soft cushions and a natural eucalyptus wood frame, perfect for lingering and enjoying a warm day or summer night out on this above-it-all deck with expansive views.

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Different Perspective

When guests visit this unique outdoor space, they can see the skylights and sun tunnels that bring natural light inside the home from a different perspective. “The thing that’s great about this rooftop deck is that we can actually see how those mechanisms function,” says designer Brian Patrick Flynn.

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This impressive rooftop deck also offers the opportunity to soak in all the natural beauty of the surrounding Newport, Rhode Island area, from the rolling hills and ever-changing sky, to the birds and wildlife that call this seaport with historic homes and a rich sailing history home.
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Natural Beauty

This impressive rooftop deck also offers the opportunity to soak in all the natural beauty of the surrounding Newport, Rhode Island area, from the rolling hills and ever-changing sky, to the birds and wildlife that call this seaport with historic homes and a rich sailing history home.

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Roof Deck Aerial View
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Aerial View

This breathtaking aerial view shows the picturesque and serene landscape that can be enjoyed from this unique rooftop deck that makes a visit to this bold maritime retreat memorable.

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Sit and Relax

The rooftop deck’s six gray woven lounge chairs have a durable steel base, resin rope construction, and comfortable cushions, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy this spectacular outdoor lounge space.

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A modern concrete side table mimics the round lines of the drum coffee table and gray modern woven lounge chairs that offer flexible seating. The steel and cable railing around the deck provides safety, without obstructing views.
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Flexible Seating

A modern concrete side table mimics the round lines of the drum coffee table and gray modern woven lounge chairs that offer flexible seating. The steel and cable railing around the deck provides safety, without obstructing views.

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A charming cupola adorns the roof of this well-detailed home. “You can see that from far away,” says designer Brian Patrick Flynn. “It’s one of the architectural highlights of the house that really feels like New England.”
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Charming Cupola

A charming cupola adorns the roof of this well-detailed home. “You can see that from far away,” says designer Brian Patrick Flynn. “It’s one of the architectural highlights of the house that really feels like New England.”

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A classic style outdoor gooseneck light with cage design by the door to the wet bar inside reflects the nautical feel of this New England home, that includes a perfect blend of traditional and modern design details.
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New England Nautical

A classic style outdoor gooseneck light with cage design by the door to the wet bar inside reflects the nautical feel of this New England home, that includes a perfect blend of traditional and modern design details.

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On warmer days, the glass door that separates the rooftop deck from the wet bar can stay open to allow fresh breezes inside. “We loved the idea of incorporating as many glass doors in the house as possible,” says build manager Dylan Eastman. “With these beautiful views, the rooftop deck feels like a simple extension of the inside of the house.”
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Fresh Breezes

On warmer days, the glass door that separates the rooftop deck from the wet bar can stay open to allow fresh breezes inside. “We loved the idea of incorporating as many glass doors in the house as possible,” says build manager Dylan Eastman. “With these beautiful views, the rooftop deck feels like a simple extension of the inside of the house.”

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This look from the wet bar outside to the rooftop deck shows the impressive view that greets the lucky guests who get to take in the beauty of this stunning Newport, Rhode Island property from above.
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Impressive View

This look from the wet bar outside to the rooftop deck shows the impressive view that greets the lucky guests who get to take in the beauty of this stunning Newport, Rhode Island property from above.

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This attractive and functional wet bar was designed to make entertaining on the rooftop deck outside easy, with a spacious sink, tons of storage, and nice extras like a top-notch espresso machine for making cafe-quality coffee at home.
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Attractive and Functional

This attractive and functional wet bar was designed to make entertaining on the rooftop deck outside easy, with a spacious sink, tons of storage, and nice extras like a top-notch espresso machine for making cafe-quality coffee at home.

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The wet bar’s soft-close drawers offer storage space for all the bowls, plates and utensils you need when entertaining guests on the spectacular rooftop deck outside.
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Storage Space

The wet bar’s soft-close drawers offer storage space for all the bowls, plates and utensils you need when entertaining guests on the spectacular rooftop deck outside.

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The Annapolis Blue of the wet bar’s Shaker-style cabinets and drawers with satin nickel knobs and pulls pops against the engineered wide plank hardwood floor with a distressed wire-brushed surface.
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Blue Beauty

The Annapolis Blue of the wet bar’s Shaker-style cabinets and drawers with satin nickel knobs and pulls pops against the engineered wide plank hardwood floor with a distressed wire-brushed surface.

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Entertain with Ease

The wet bar includes an engineered quartz top with feathery charcoal veins set against a crisp white background, for a classic modern look. Cubby holes above the bar offer a space-saving way to store favorite wine bottles for entertaining.

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The wet bar’s white quartz undermount sink includes an industrial-style chrome bar faucet that was styled after the rugged nuts and bolts of machinery. A chrome glass rinser by the sink has high-pressure water jets that thoroughly rinse away residue in seconds.
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Fabulous Faucet

The wet bar’s white quartz undermount sink includes an industrial-style chrome bar faucet that was styled after the rugged nuts and bolts of machinery. A chrome glass rinser by the sink has high-pressure water jets that thoroughly rinse away residue in seconds.

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Prep for the Party

The wet bar’s ample counterspace means you can open a bottle or two of wine, chill champagne in an ice bucket, or prepare snacks for guests, before heading to the rooftop deck outside.

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A unique 6-light beaded chandelier illuminates the spiral staircase from above. The cupola above the chandelier makes a strong style statement on the exterior of the home, and also allows natural light inside.
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Chic Chandelier

A unique 6-light beaded chandelier illuminates the spiral staircase from above. The cupola above the chandelier makes a strong style statement on the exterior of the home, and also allows natural light inside.

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The rich and empowering berry-red used for the walls is one of the ten complimentary colors that give dynamic personality to this bold maritime retreat that celebrates the special qualities of the region.
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Color Story

The rich and empowering berry-red used for the walls is one of the ten complimentary colors that give dynamic personality to this bold maritime retreat that celebrates the special qualities of the region.

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The beautiful blue spiral staircase features laminate treads that offer the timeless look of solid wood steps, for a fraction of the price.
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Stylish Staircase

The beautiful blue spiral staircase features laminate treads that offer the timeless look of solid wood steps, for a fraction of the price.

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No Bad Views

In this grand three-story home, there are no bad views. Even the walk up on the spiral staircase from the second to third floors is an impressive sight, with the 6-light chandelier with beaded accents glowing from above.

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Quiet Spot

This attractive second-floor seating area by the spiral staircase includes a pair of woven slipper chairs, a navy-blue ceramic garden stool for resting a drink, and round nautical-style mirror on the wall. This quiet spot offers a place to chat before heading out to join the party on the rooftop deck.