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Looking for floating deck ideas to make your backyard more usable?

Check out these stylish floating deck ideas in a range of backyards for inspiration.

Make your own niche by adding small sculptures, succulents, and a bench.

Floating deck and nice backyard

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Not only does it make planting easier, it elevates the deck from basic timber to something sophisticated.

Choose a rug in a natural hue that won’t compete with the surroundings.

To give the area a distinct style, choose landscaping elements to match your design.

Floating deck in a zen garden

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Make It Tiny

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No need to make the floating deck huge.

it’s possible for you to make mini spaces to anchor chairs and lounges around your yard.

Think of it as a decking archipelago.

Floating deck with a fire fixture and seating

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Put up an archway or a trellis, then plant climbing fauna to enhance the design.

Large planters can also work here to frame the opening.

Perhaps one corner is for dining, while the other is for sitting and enjoying the view.

Floating deck with a rug and furniture.

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A setup like this is especially appealing to guests.

Or you’re free to paint it to match the siding of your house.

Alight greigeplays nicely with a modern exterior.

Garden space with floating deck and picnic table

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It can serve as the perfect perch for a pair of chairs and perhaps some small planters.

check that the outdoor furniture is similar in style to what you have indoors for a cohesive transition.

They are generally easier and quicker to construct compared to traditional decks.

Small floating deck for chaise lounger

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Gravel can provide extra stability for the deck and help it to stay level.

“Gravel under the deck blocks helps with drainage,” Truswell says.

“you might use any form of aggregate: paver base, crushed rock or crusher dust.”

Floating deck and a floral backyard

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it’s possible for you to use gravel or concrete blocks as the base for a floating deck.

Consider laying landscape fabric over cleared lawn to prevent weeds from growing.

Floating deck with beige furniture

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Patio deck in a backyard with timber decking

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Modern backyard and floating deck

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Floating deck and path

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Narrow floating deck next to a modern house

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Floating deck with columns

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Floating deck across the pool

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Floating deck and umbrella

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modern floating deck ideas

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