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Shaping Your Dream Deck
Nary a backyard retreat is complete without a deck built for entertaining. Just like any indoor space, this exterior structure can be customized to your wants and needs. Multiple levels, shady overhead structures, and spa-like amenities are all within the realm of deck design possibility—with a little planning. Take inspiration from these 17 creative deck ideas for a relaxing space built just for you. (Feel free to share it with others.)
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Cedar and Glass Beauty
Consider your deck an opportunity for a bonus room. Here, a diehard salvage fanatic used his findings—and years as a glass installer—to bump out his entertaining space with a handsome deck sitting room.
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Hardscaping Paradise
A young family turned a brick patio and decrepit deck into an inviting backyard escape that's safe for little ones. A sprawling deck provides ample room for secluded seating areas within a perimeter of mature ficus trees.
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Low Height Standards
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Wide Berth for Container Gardens
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Side Yard at Work
A simple deck takes advantage of side yard space without compromising an 1887 Queen Anne's architectural integrity.
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Sun-Blocking Pergolas
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Standout Deck Stairs
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Curved stairs and stone-surface landings provide a generous post to admire nearby water views. Chunky wood railing feels at home with the rustic setting.
Create a safe path to backyards by replacing deck stair balusters or starting from scratch for new deck stairs
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Rambling Composite Deck
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Enchanted Deck Atmosphere
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Glossy Traditional Style Deck
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The Decks are Stacked
A series of steps—and tons of fill—reclaimed a backyard's steep incline. Double-decker decks provide views of the landscape and capitalize on what used to be a steep drop.
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Walls Need Not Apply
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Bright Beach House View
A house-spanning beachfront deck with subtle railing allows a family ample outdoor time with unaffected ocean views. A retractable awning provides solace from harsh coastal sunrays.
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Luxurious Outdoor Kitchen
An outdoor kitchen positioned against a wall makes it easier to connect electrical and plumbing. Plus, a sliding window above the countertop means easy passing of plates and other kitchen essentials. A second-floor deck creates more outdoor enjoyment, without the entertaining efforts.
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Room for Steamy Relaxation
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If your idea of paradise includes a hot soak outdoors after a long day, look no further. It's all about the view here, with a spa sunk low into the deck surface and encased in matching deck planks and subtle railings to keep the profile unintrusive and leafy views in check.
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