Lifestyle

3 minutes

Surface Styles: The StreetDeck Advantage

There is a wide array of surface styles, with different colors and textures for StreetDeck parklets.

When it comes to creating inviting outdoor dining spaces, restaurants are constantly searching for solutions that balance practicality, durability, and design. Today’s diners expect more than a wobbly sidewalk table, they want atmosphere, comfort, and a sense of place. That’s where StreetDeck elevates the experience, offering customizable options that seamlessly blend performance with visual appeal.

A great parklet or streatery needs a balance of three features: 

  • Design and aesthetics 
  • Durability and safety 
  • Functionality and everyday practicality 

Placemakers know you can’t compromise on any of the three features. And one detail that often gets overlooked? The surface your guests walk and dine on. 

At StreetDeck, we offer two surface options: 2cm porcelain pavers and Ipe wood structural deck tiles. We chose these products specifically because they mirror the qualities everyone wants in a great public space: style, durability, and real-world usability. Porcelain pavers come in a huge variety of colors and styles. Travertine-look, quartzite-look, cement styles, wood textures, warm neutrals, cool greys, and more. Whatever the design of your street, you can match it or elevate it.

With so many colors and textures to choose from, restaurants and cities can create parklets and streateries that complement their architecture and provide a smooth, cohesive transition from indoor dining to the outdoors.

Parklets and Streateries Designed for Daily Restaurant Life 

Cleanliness and maintenance are also critical in any outdoor seating environment. StreetDeck is designed to make upkeep simple and efficient. Porcelain pavers offer several advantages that keep surfaces looking pristine:

  • Easily lifted for quick access and cleaning underneath
  • Slip-resistant for safe footing, even during spills
  • Nonporous, preventing liquid absorption and stains that commonly affect concrete
  • Fade-resistant, retaining their color and vibrancy over time
  • Scratch-resistant to withstand the movement of chairs and foot traffic

Why Parklet Surface Choice Matters More Than You Think 

People often see StreetDeck as a single, seamless system — and that’s true. But the magic is really in the carefully selected components working together: the modular structure, the safety features, the railings, and yes, the surface underfoot. Our porcelain pavers and Ipe tiles don’t just add visual appeal; they support the overall durability, flexibility, and guest experience that make StreetDeck stand out. 

For restaurants looking to expand capacity, for downtown organizations building more welcoming streets, and for neighborhoods investing in public space, these materials help create parklets that feel intentional, refined, and built to last. 

 

 

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