We spoke with four families of four about how their Mosaic Outdoor decks have become a central part of their children’s lives. From playtime to quiet evenings, these decks aren’t just outdoor spaces — they’re the backdrop of everyday childhood.
Mike, from Castle Rock, has a way of summing up exactly what a deck should do. Talking about his family’s new space, he called it the “return on life” — or ROL, as he likes to say.
“The ROL — the return on life —for this deckhas been nothing but fun. It’s turnkey.”
“I hope as our kids grow up, when they look back on their childhood, this deck is part of it — because we spent so much time out here."
It’s a perfect way to capture what happens when a deck isn’t just something you build, but something your family actually lives in. For Mike, the memories are already piling up.
For Danielle and her family in Aurora, the biggest change was how often the kids naturally moved outdoors.
“They love it. They’re spending more time outdoors — running around, playing hide and seek, playing ball.”
Melissa’s family in Woodland Park uses their deck in the evenings, when the day slows down.
“We bring the boys out here at night. Sometimes we read stories and turn the fire rail on.”
And for Kyle and his family, also in Aurora, the deck has become part of everyday life.
“The kids are out here almost every day. They definitely enjoy this as much as we do.”
Different families.
Different homes.
Different decks.
But every one shares the same thing: a space that gets used, lived in, and quietly becomes part of a family’s story — a true return on life.
