17 Stunning Decks to Inspire Your Backyard Transformation …

17 Stunning Decks to Inspire Your Backyard Transformation

1Shaping 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 possibilitywith 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.)

2Cedar and Glass Beauty

Consider your deck an opportunity for a bonus room. Here, a diehard salvage fanatic used his findingsand years as a glass installerto bump out his entertaining space with a handsome deck sitting room.

Pick up more ideas from the video tour of this reader's prize-winning cedar deck

Find other ways to bring creature comforts outdoors by creating a room with a view

3Hardscaping 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.

See other ways the family outfitted the wood deck and brick patio area for playtime

Check for any signs of trouble in an existing deck with this six-step plan

5Low Height Standards

6Wide Berth for Container Gardens

8Sun-Blocking Pergolas

9Standout 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

10Rambling Composite Deck

11Enchanted Deck Atmosphere

12Glossy Traditional Style Deck

13The Decks are Stacked

A series of stepsand tons of fillreclaimed a backyard's steep incline. Double-decker decks provide views of the landscape and capitalize on what used to be a steep drop.

See the transformation of the rest of this Shingle-Style house

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14Walls Need Not Apply

15Bright 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.

See before and after images of this beach house remodel

Place shade where you want it with patio umbrellas

16Luxurious 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.

Make your open-air kitchen a prize-worthy cook space with this recipe for a great outdoor kitchen

Add outdoor dining spaces in other places with smart ideas for outdoor kitchens and dining

17Room 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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