Olga’s outdoor sanctuary for family connection

Garrison, NY | Deck By: Deck Phenom

“I believe in the transformational power of the home, and feel that beauty is one element of that,” says designer Olga Naiman. So when she noticed her family becoming more disconnected from each other, it was clear that the path to reconnection had to start at home. And, when plans for a new family home were underway, she knew the real wood beauty of TimberTech was the only choice for their outdoor spaces.

Meet Olga Naiman

“Our TimberTech decks are exactly what we needed — spaces that draw the family together.”

– Olga

After 25 years as a stylist, set designer, and interiors magazine editor, Olga honed her collected experience into a new design philosophy — Spatial Alchemy. Focused on designing to attract the unique energies we need to create the lives we want, she applied this approach to the home she shares with her husband and two children — and TimberTech was part of that.

While many homeowners choose a decking color that creates a seamless transition between their inside and outside spaces, Olga intentionally created separation — choosing, instead, to design the transition between her home and its surroundings. “Our home has a black exterior and overlooks a national park,” Olga says. “I wanted a warm, natural deck color to create a bridge between our home and the nature around us.” For Olga’s real wood look, she chose the Vintage Collection^® in English Walnut.

“Every morning, I walk the corridor deck while I sip my coffee,” Olga says. “It’s one of my favorite things, and I love that I don’t have to worry about splinters.” Unlike wood decking, TimberTech is not only splinter free, it won’t crack, peel, or rot and needs no sanding, staining, or sealing — ever.

Olga’s designer eye was drawn to the beauty of exotic hardwoods. “I was looking at woods like ipe, but I just couldn’t reconcile their beauty with the negative impact of deforestation,” Olga says. “Then a friend introduced me to TimberTech and I knew I’d found the answer.” TimberTech Advanced PVC is the greenest PVC on the market, and the Vintage Collection offers a wide range of authentic, exotic hardwood looks — including ipe, teak, and mahogany.

“TimberTech is this combination of sustainability, beauty, and function,” Olga says. “It’s the perfect embodiment of alchemy.” And with our industry-leading warranties, she’ll be able to love her TimberTech decks for a lifetime.

With her new home and TimberTech decks, Olga is seeing the transformation she wanted in her family. “The kids used to come home from school or camp and immediately gravitate toward their different devices,” Olga says. “Now they’re gravitating more and more to our beautiful outdoor spaces and we’re connecting more as a family.”