The better the design, the less noticeable it is.
A well-designed cover complements your home’s style and the exterior materials used, especially any wood used elsewhere.
For inspiration and ideas, enjoy this diverse, international selection ofcovered decks.
The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto
Designed byKube Architecture, the deck is built with ipe wood and pressure-treated framing.
Small, in-ground deck lights were purchased on Amazon for subtle illumination.
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Kube Architecture
Designed byMaria Villaof Villa and Villa,the wood-frame pergolafeatures a thatch-style roof for a casual, tropical look.
The roof deck expands the living space, providingroom for entertaining, playing, and relaxing.
An asymmetrical wood trellis emphasizes the outdoor living room while framing views of the Chicago skyline.
Andrew Hinman Architecture
In other words, working within a limited space.
The ceiling material is a pine car (a.k.a.
box car) siding and the roof rafters are 2 x 6-inch cedar painted white.
Villa and Villa
Escape did the stonework for the kitchen and installed the appliances.
For grilling at night, low-voltage track lighting illuminates the area.
Designed byDanny Broe Architect, the kitchen was perceived as a sort of sculptural element.
A Beautiful Mess
It’s attractive yet practical and makes the most out of economical materials.
The deck is made of ipe with birch plywood soffits.
The farmhouse vernacular is expressed by the use of a wraparound veranda andlow-pitched roofs.
That faceless, low-maintenance puppy is byEero Aarniofor Magis.
A double-sided fireplace allows the homeowners to enjoy it indoors and out.
Lueders limestone and crushed grey basalt add simplicity and elegance to the space.
Arch Daily/Planned Living Architects
Play With Lighting
Sometimes you just have to let things rust.
What are the common types of deck coverings?
Catherine Tighe /Scrafano Architects
Stumpff HomeWorks
Craftberry Bush
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Zero Ten Design
Danny Broe Architect
New Eco Landscapes
Webber + Studio Inc.
Designs Northwest Architects
Bill Speer /D/Parks Architect
Home Consultant
Justin Alexander/Luigi Rosselli Architects
Moore Architects
Austin Outdoor Design
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/Margaret Austin Photo
Cape Reed
Design byMaestri Studio/ Photo by Par Bengtsson
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