Check out these stylish deck ideas in a range of shapes, sizes, and budgets for inspiration.
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The new deck on this 1700s home is furnished with neutral-toned seating that blends in with the scenic setting.
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This flexible piece of furniture can be wheeled around as needed for easy entertaining.
Small Floating Deck
Dazey Den
Create a budget-friendly backyard pool area by placing an affordablestock tank pool.
on a floating wood deck.
Tyler Karu
Bright orange and white accents give this Palm Springs property a bright and cheerful vacation feel.
Modernize a wood table with wire chairs.
Small Space Deck
Malcolm Simmons forEmily Henderson Design
Divide a small deck into zones to optimize space.
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Above-Ground Pool Deck
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Surround anabove-ground poolwith decking for a cohesive feel.
These fabric shades have a graceful profile and come in a range of colors.
Deck-Mounted Gazebo
Craftberry Bush
Create a cozy feel bysetting up a gazeboon your deck.
Dazey Den
Small Attached Cabin Deck
Optimize space on a small cabin deck with retro patio furniture.
This deck has built-in steps to provide easy access to the hot tub as well as extra seating.
Pair wood or composite decking with stone to keeping it from looking one-note.
Desiree Burns Interiors
Front Deck
Trade a traditional front porch for a spacious open deck to complement amidcentury modern exterior.
Decorate with minimalist sconces, potted plants and flowers, and a bright and colorful front door.
Outdoor Curtains
A Beautiful Mess
Hang outdoor curtainsin a weather-proof fabric to add privacy to your deck.
Malcolm Simmons forEmily Henderson Design
Glass walls give this waterfront deck a modern look, and allow an uninterrupted view of the surroundings.
This outdoor space features raised decking and a large centralpool cabanato create shade and a central point.
Choose a shade with a natural woven look for a modern look.
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Deck With Standing Umbrella
Create a shady corner on the deck with astanding umbrella.
This one is painted in a soft gray to complement the white house and green lawns.
It’s an easy way to make your seating area cozier while introducing color and/or pattern.
Design byCrisp Architects/ Photo by Rob Karosis
This space has embedded LED lighting in the steps that complements landscape lighting throughout the cozy backyard.
Multi-Functional Deck
Maite Granda
Clever space planning will make a large deck more multi-functional.
Lakefront Deck
Kate Marker Interiors
Maximize outdoor space on a lakefront property with a large square deck.
Sissy + Marley Interior Design/ Photo byMarco Ricca Studio
This family-friendly Florida backyard deck includes play house, a swing set, and kid-sized deck chairs.
Choose a simple white umbrella with a black stand to complement a neutral decor scheme.
Deck and Patio Combo
Finding Lovely
Combine a deck and a patio to maximize a large backyard.
Jessica Nelson Design/Carina Skrobecki Photography
This is both practical and will create a cozy and sheltered feel.
Cafe-Style Seating
Break up the straight lines of a wooden deck by styling it with curves.
Sloping Backyard Deck
Hardscape asloping backyardto make it more usable.
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This space is finished with gray decking and white trim around the organic-shaped pool for a polished entertaining space.
This Northern California space has a black woven roof for a modern feel.
Spacious Teak Pool Deck
Julian Porcino
Teak wood will give your deck a tropical feel.
Design byAHG Interiors/ Photo byNick Glimenakis
Style it with modern furniture and sculptural objects like a pair of decorative woven floor baskets.
This space is styled with planters and pumpkins for a homey fall look.
Green Privacy Screen
Use potted plants tocreate a container gardenthat doubles as a privacy screen.
Craftberry Bush
Black Deck Decor
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Give your deck a more sophisticated look with black decor accents.
This octagonal pool deck has a black planter and lounge chair for a modern feel.
Mature Tree Deck
Build your deck around a tall mature tree to provides natural shade.
Seed Studio Landscape Design/Travis Rhoads Photography
This will make the structure feel integrated with the outdoor setting.
Painted Privacy Screen
Build a DIYprivacy fenceto shield your outdoor entertaining space from prying eyes.
Painted white wood slats create an airy look that allows air and light to filter through.
Tyler Karu
Covered Deck
Consider choosing acovered deckthat offers shelter from the elements.
Decorate with dark wood tones and colorful throw pillows for an indoor-outdoor feel.
Modern Rustic Deck
Mix wood, concrete, and black metal to create a modern rustic look.
Design and Photo by Malcolm Simmons forEmily Henderson Design
This mountain home has a raised second story deck with an outdoor fireplace that maximizes the snow-capped views.
What Is the Best Material to Use for Decks?
Decks can be built from arange of materialsthat each have benefits and drawbacks.
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Pressure-treated wood costs less up front, but it splinters easily and will crack over time without proper maintenance.
What Are Popular Deck Styles?
Decks can be attached to the home or separate from it.
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House of Ponce Design/ Photo byKelley Kish
Tyler Karu
A Beautiful Mess
Michelle Berwick Design
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Casa Watkins Living
Seed Studio Landscape Design/ Photo byTravis Rhoads Photography
Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Inspired By Charm
Designed by Jess Bunge forEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Seed Studio Landscape Design/ Photo byTravis Rhoads Photography
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Maite Granda
Kate Marker Interiors
Maite Granda
Inspired By Charm
Finding Lovely
Seed Studio Landscape Design/ Photo byTravis Rhoads Photography
Designed by Jess Bunge forEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Michelle Berwick Design
Mary Patton Design
Kendall Wilkinson Design
Julian Porcino
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Designed by Jess Bunge forEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
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Desiree Burns Interiors
A Beautiful Mess
Tyler Karu
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