Hello and welcome to our Garden Outline of deck design ideas. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of decks?
- Enhances the qualities of the home
- Can be a backyard haven that lets you enjoy extra outdoor living space
- Can be your outdoor kitchen for a barbecue party
- Place to relax in the evenings and catch up with family
- Adds dimension to any yard and is a do-it-yourself option
What are the main options for decks?
- Types: platform, attached, island, wraparound, multi-level, side yard, swimming pool, entryway, rooftop or over garage
- Material: pressure-treated lumber, hardwood, composite, plastic, engineered
- Add-on: built-in bench, pergola, fireplace, hot tub, planter, fence or rail
What follows are beautiful photos of decks along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy outdoor decorating!
1. Tree Deck

Points of Interest ● wood and stone deck combination ● stained wood panels with frosted glass privacy fence ● glass-faced french doors ● tree with graceful curved trunk and branches
2. Outdoor Retreat

Points of Interest ● multi-level wooden deck ● cascading steps with bannister ● built-in semi-circle and long benches ● built-in square planters ● topiaries
3. Custom Table

Points of Interest ● 2-level deck ● folding outswing patio doors ● custom birch wood table ● glass triangle pendant lights ● pool deck partially covered by pergola
4. Lakeside Lunches
Points of Interest ● glass panel patio rail with vinyl columns and top ● white columns ● resin wicker twin loveseats ● 6-seater glass top outdoor dining set ● patio heater
5. Wood Pallets
Points of Interest ● painted wooden pallets used as decking material ● metal garden chairs with flower accents ● 6-lite farm door ● door decorative valance ● stone and stucco siding
6. Rusted Steel

Points of Interest ● painted metal fire bowl ● corrugated steel fence ● custom basketweave design wood recliner ● built-in shelf in privacy wall ● serving tray
7. Outdoor Cafe
Points of Interest ● wooden plank deck ● stacked stone raised beds ● horizontal shadowbox fence ● hammered iron garden set ● colorful plants of varying heights
8. Evergreen Privacy
Points of Interest ● raised bed with adirondack chairs ● fence with lattice top ● square table ● evergreen natural privacy fence ● parterre paver edge
9. Artsy Dwelling
Points of Interest ● wooden deck flooring extending to sunroom ● garden metal art piece ● bamboo cage decor ● low driftwood bench ● white concrete deck edge ● cantilever umbrella
10. Floating

Points of Interest ● wooden deck flooring ● floating built-in bench ● narrow planter covering one side of patio fence ● young Madake bamboo ● privacy wood panel add-on
11. Hidden Patio
Points of Interest ● pond with lily pads ● wooden walkway ● totem pole ● slatted wood trellis ● bamboo blinds
12. Wall Waterfall
Points of Interest ● dining deck area ● wall mounted water features ● circle of matching pots ● chairs resin wicker color calling back pots and deck ● market umbrella
13. Frosted Glass Panels
Points of Interest ● frosted glass privacy panels ● glass fence with steel rails ● gray planters ● pair of black end tables with matching frosted glass top and stainless steel feet
14. Quaint Space

Points of Interest ● wooden raised bed doubling as bench ● salvaged sunnyfield iron signage ● vintage bell ● salvaged iron gates used as wall decor ● horse head art piece
15. Butterfly Roof
Points of Interest ● earth tone color palette ● butterfly roof design ● awning window ● glass door ● glazed ceramic planter ● sectional corner wood base couch
16. Touches of Mauve
Points of Interest ● covered pergola ● stucco columns ● composite decking material ● black urn planter ● directional spot lights
17. Glossy Adirondacks
Points of Interest ● stone-faced fireplace ● pergola accent on wooden patio wall ● stainless steel barbecue grill ● candle holder ● glossy black adirondack chairs and stool
18. Scandinavian White

Points of Interest ● long planters used as deck fence ● white framed glass doors with wooden shutter blinds ● water drain used as trellis ● twin gray poufs ● boxwood topiaries
19. Waterfall Pond
Points of Interest ● 2-level waterfalls ● large double top pergola ● pair of carved planters ● metal base garden bench ● natural stone pond edging
20. Title
Points of Interest ● brick sunroom ● white fence deck with pyramid post caps ● composite deck board calling back brick color ● hibiscus in large aged terra cotta planter
21. Raised Planters
Points of Interest ● brick sunroom siding ● low maintenance vinyl decking material ● bird bath ● stone pagoda statue ● stepping stones ● bamboo garden bed edging
22. Lakeside Lounging
Points of Interest ● built-in benches ● octagon shaped table ● planters in varying sizes ● wooden recliner chair with side table ● portable fire pit
23. Hot Tub Pergola
Points of Interest ● brown composite deck ● parterres with stone edging ● pebble and stone slab pathway ● pergola covered hot tub ● hammock with stand
24. Will Fit Ten
Points of Interest ● lap infinity pool ● mini outdoor kitchen ● stainless steel rail ● horizontal wood panel siding ● folding high back chairs
25. Step up to the Deck
Points of Interest ● deck chairs under upper deck ● pergola fence ● assortment of terra cotta planters ● tall privacy boxwood ● step stones to stairs
26. Flowers on the Floor
Points of Interest ● large weathered wood deck panels ● flower planters lining the deck ● glass stainless steel railing ● wooden folding chairs with cane back and seat ● oval deck table
27. Wraparound Deck
Points of Interest ● benches following shape of deck ● rectangular wooden planter ● clapboard siding ● brick steps ● pebble concrete square pots with red flowers