Adding a deck to your house is the easiest and most affordable way to increase your living space—and when it comes to deck design, the sky’s the limit. Multiple levels, shady overhead structures, and spa-like amenities are all within the realm of possibility—with a little planning.
After much consideration, you’ve chosen an outdoor deck over a patio. Now what? It’s time to consider outdoor deck design ideas that will push your project from a sketch on a napkin to an actual outdoor living space.
Decks can be connected to or detached from a house. Decking materials include softwoods, tropical hardwoods, synthetic woods, and pressure-treated lumber.
Then there’s the type of deck you desire (e.g., wraparound or pool deck), along with shape, size, and even placement pattern of the wood.
Furthermore, decks might require a blueprint and engineering, as well as a permit from your local building department.
Here are 35 outdoor deck design ideas to help you get started.
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