Instructions are available for both wooden and composite decks.

It’s a free tool that lets you create the deck of your dreams.

This deck can work for any outdoor space, including plans for attached and freestanding decks.

dream deck

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Floating Deck Plan

Rogue Engineer

Here’s a free plan for afloating deckfromRogue Engineer.

This deck is built beside a house but has space beneath it to make it float.

Two stairs lead up to the deck, giving it further support.

A deck built off a back door.

Lowe’s

The result is a retreat where you’re free to relax and unwind.

This free plan comes in a PDF file format with building instructions, diagrams, and blueprints.

Some woodworking experience is required to execute the plan.

A floating deck built off a backdoor.

Rogue Engineer

Building a low-lying deck requires a level area.

Excavation is the hardest part of the project.

Included in this plan are a materials list, tools list, written directions, diagrams, and tips.

Floating deck

The Spruce

These instructions include tips on how to build on a slope, too.

These decks can be used on all types of terrains, from rocky to flat.

Ground Level Deck Plan

Home Depot

Learn how to build a ground-level deck from The Home Depot.

A free blueprint for a freestanding deck.

Humboldt Redwood

This tutorial includes a video, a materials and tools list, and step-by-step instructions, including building considerations.

This is an advanced project that will take a few weekends to build.

This really comes in handy when you’re shopping for deck materials.

A drawing of a floating deck with a table and plants

How To Specialist

Free Deck Designer

Fiberon

Fiberon offers several premade deck plans integrated with its free deck designing tool.

you’re free to experiment, modify, and review your custom designs at any time.

A permanent deck requires a foundation and footings.

French country house in Provence

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This tutorial fromDengardenincludes considerations, a materials list, instructions, and sketches.

The plans are free but require an email address.

It also works with the slope of the yard and is intended to build off an existing patio.

Wooden deck

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The intent: an open, entertaining feel, while giving each area a separate zone.

However, the price also depends on the materials you choose.

Learn how much it costs to Build a Deck.

Freestanding deck

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Home Cost vs. Value 2023.

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How to build a ground level deck

Home Depot

Fiberon’s design-your-own-deck tool

Fiberon

Smart Draw’s deck design tool

Smart Draw

Deck with benches

Home Stratosphere

Platform deck

Forbes

8 x 10 deck

Craig Heffernan

freestanding deck

Todd Ryburn Photography / Getty Images

free deck plan

The Barn Toolbox

101 Deck plans

Decks.com

floating deck

Ugly Duckling House

A rendering of a deck.

Timber Tech