Hello and welcome to the Garden Outline photo gallery of sun deck designs. 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 having a sun deck?
- Great spot to relax – no matter how small, it can be rejuvenating to have a dedicated outdoor space in your home to slow down and soak up the sun
- Provides an extra space to entertain – great for hosting events where guests can enjoy nature and each other’s company
- Budget friendly – can be DIY and with so many options, you can easily design a sun deck according to your budget, available space, and and family’s needs
What are the main options for sun decks?
- Design: multi-level, ground level, curved, floating, terrace, patterned decking
- Railing: railless, craftsman style, clear glass, frosted glass, aluminum
- Privacy walls: accent walls, lattice, corten steel barn-style wall, arborvitae natural hedge, corrugated metal sheet
- Water Features: waterfall, koi pond, garden pond, raised spa, wading pool, geometric pool, free-form pool
- Shade: arbor, attached pergola, gazebo with cupola, retractable awning
- Furniture: Adirondack style sun loungers, wraparound tree bench, twist cube side tables, outdoor bed
- Staying warm: patio heater, chiminea, fire pit, fire bowl
What follows are beautiful photos of sun decks, along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy outdoor decorating!
1. Sun Deck Waterfall
Points of Interest ● wood and bamboo covered sun deck with waterfall feature ● river rocks in wading pool with exposed aggregate concrete pavers and coping ● 3-piece artwork mounted on sun deck’s bamboo slatted wall ● 4 tapered concrete planters with boxwood ● perennials in garden beds edged in concrete
2. Adirondack Loungers
Points of Interest ● multilevel sun deck with wood decking complementing 3 Adirondack style sun loungers ● brown wicker sectional sofa with off-white cushions facing antique bronze rain drum side table ● bright red and purple throw pillows calling back drum-shaped ceramic garden stool ● Japanese maple with wraparound tree bench ● powder blue clapboard wall cladding
3. Koi Pond
Points of Interest ● medium-stained sun deck with craftsman style railing ● craftsman style privacy fence with built-in slim arbor ● Koi pond with broken concrete and flat edging stones ● decorative cast stone tortoise on waterfall feature
4. Pergola Seating Area
Points of Interest ● Massaranduba pool deck with attached pergola ● wood and polycarbonate deck fencing ● glass topped square wicker table with glazed pottery ● 2 cushioned sun loungers with cantilever umbrella ● raised concrete planter on one side of geometric-shaped swimming pool
5. Walled Sun Deck
Points of Interest ● outdoor rubber mat over whitewashed sun deck flooring with wavy edge ● mounted planters on natural knotty pine plank privacy wall ● conical arborvitaes in black painted barrel planters ● plank top wood outdoor table with matching chairs ● 3 tiki torches against cinder block fence
6. Manta Ray Fire Pit
Points of Interest ● sun deck and concrete privacy walls painted in amaranth ● 4 contemporary Adirondack rocking chairs around ‘Manta Ray’ fire pit with round concrete base ● vibrant yellow accent wall with metallic flower decor ● high growing ocotillo shrubs with red blooms behind baltic sea retaining wall with built-in lighting ● pea gravel mulching with lanceleaf coreopsis
7. Lattice Privacy Wall
Points of Interest ● ipe wood deck in basketweave pattern ● lattice privacy wall with overhead trellis ● L-shaped wicker outdoor sofa with tangerine cushions ● round marble topped cast bistro style table ● multicolored striped garden umbrella ● redwood planters with assorted perennials and sherub garden statue
8. Wooden Terraces
Points of Interest ● upper terrace with glass railing and wooden steps to multilevel sun deck ● tiered wood planked privacy wall calling back raised planters flanking stairs with cable railings ● 2 white sun loungers with wheels beside granite cube planters ● round hole perforated metal chairs around glass topped table with potted succulents ● Bird of Paradise in large tapered planter
9. Twist Cubes
Points of Interest ● curved deck with composite deck flooring and concrete steps ● circular outdoor wicker patio furniture around wood-burning terracotta fire bowl ● green and blue Frank Gehry twist cubes as modern side tables ● burgundy porcelain mosaic tiled retaining walls around in-ground covered jacuzzi ● blue glazed planter beside wood and metal railing
10. Curved Railing
Points of Interest ● 2 level deck with curved vertical wooden railing ● panoramic view from outdoor dining area ● cushioned chairs and matching ottomans with lattice framework ● leaf patterned ottoman cushions and throw pillows ● small woven basket planter with blue hydrangeas
11. Corten Steel Beauty
Points of Interest ● corten steel barn-style privacy wall with skull taxidermy and pass-through window ● reclaimed wood decking with wooden planter on one side ● wooden folding lounge chair facing corten steel ‘Manta Ray’ outdoor fire pit ● area rug under folding wicker tray top table doubling as outdoor bar ● several animal print throw pillows on wicker sofa
12. Arborvitae Trees
Points of Interest ● dark stained narrow planked sun deck ● arborvitae privacy screen behind concrete retaining wall ● oversized square concrete fire pit table ● black wicker furniture set with bright yellow cushions ● 3 multicolored woven rattan stools ● turquoise lantern candle holders on table with white chairs
13. Built-In Lights
Points of Interest ● irregular shaped deck with post cap lighting ● curved sofas following contour of deck and railing ● 2 rubbed bronze steel wood-burning bowl fire pits with mesh cover ● white tiered plant stand with light and hot pink petunias ● 2 yellow ceramic garden stools doubling as end tables
14. No-Rail Sun Deck
Points of Interest ● railless deck with L-shaped sofa and white and gray accent pillows ● art nouveau inspired outdoor chairs in brass finish with low round table ● black wood-planked coffee table with 2 candle lantern candle holders ● river stones and exposed aggregate concrete pavers by tiered stepped wooden privacy fence ● upper wall windows with full view of sun deck area
15. Coconut Canopy
Points of Interest ● artificial grass flooring on deck with white railing ● white Oleander sofa white canopy and brightly colored patterned throw pillows ● cast aluminum West Elm Martini side table beside slipcovered arm chair ● blue tapered croquet mallet holder ● white modern high-gloss round ‘Griffon’ coffee table
16. Partially Covered Deck
Points of Interest ● square stucco columns on partially covered wooden deck ● steel framed slat back wooden sofas with matching ottomans ● wooden dining table with diagonal slats near stone veneer exterior wall ● window wall and glass doors opening to deck ● recessed lighting on patio roof
17. Deck Chandelier
Points of Interest ● reclaimed wood decking with retractable awning over casement windows ● glass topped thin-woven water hyacinth coffee table ● antique medieval-inspired wooden bench near stairway ● suspended crystal chandelier between hanging flower baskets ● outdoor grill by shingle sided wall with stained and leaded glass windows
18. Corrugated Sheet
Points of Interest ● wooden deck with raised edging and corrugated metal sheet privacy fence ● 2 ecru cushioned bamboo chairs facing white round pedestal coffee table ● large copper ice bucket with handles ● square Southwestern inspired pouf beside woven seagrass basket with lid ● wood framed rope chair on striped area rug
19. Freeform Pool Deck
Points of Interest ● multilevel gray stained wooden sun deck with freeform pool ● cadmium orange chairs around round coffee table ● shrubbery planted along deck perimeter with brown wood mulch ● sun loungers with wheels lined along lower deck ● aluminum deck railings on curved decks
20. Floating Deck
Points of Interest ● black planter with branched yucca on wooden floating deck ● facing outdoor loveseats with matching glass topped tiered coffee table and twin armchairs ● white lattice bamboo lanterns ● 2 large fluted cast stone planters with boxwood ● pressure treated wood decking and railing
21. Glass Railing
Points of Interest ● Brazilian hardwood decking with backlit frosted glass railing ● 2 outdoor beds with square concrete side table ● high-growing fargesia behind glass rail ● wood paneled entrance with floor-to-ceiling in-swing glass doors ● decorative bamboo sticks in ceramic vase
22. Deck Chiminea
Points of Interest ● reclaimed wood decking with medium stained partial railings ● antique copper finished chiminea ● 2 cast aluminum chairs with scrolled arms and sling fabric seats ● ceramic tile topped outdoor dining table with marigold umbrella ● wrought iron chairs with lattice back and seats
23. Olive Greens
Points of Interest ● olive drab painted ground level sun deck calling back Adirondack rocking chairs and coffee table ● pastel blue border trims on out-swing white French doors with 2 quadrilateral transom windows ● egret board and batten wall cladding ● separate tiled patio with outdoor dining area ● metal lantern wall sconces as outdoor lighting
24. Raised Spa
Points of Interest ● composite wood decking with cable railing ● raised spa with texture stucco sides and precast concrete coping with bullnose ● green cushioned wicker chairs with matching footstools ● matching cantilever umbrellas and tender peach retractable awning ● white privacy fence with lattice top panel
25. Garden Pond
Points of Interest ● multilevel sun deck with nested square pattern ● lattice cast aluminum chairs on lower deck ● garden pond with water lilies and stacked stone edging ● thick yellow chrysanthemums in terracotta planter ● outdoor solar lamp post garden light in mulched garden bed by bottom deck
26. Gazebo on Deck
Points of Interest ● cloud cream painted decking with traditional railing ● hanging basket planters with mixed flowers hanging from gazebo with cupola ● lattice outdoor chairs with green patio umbrella ● pale khaki shiplap exterior walls ● 2 white low maintenance plastic garden bench
27. Aluminum Fence
Points of Interest ● wooden sun deck with with steps leading to garden ● outdoor kitchen and dining area with aluminum privacy fence ● wood ball chairs around around patio heater with built-in table ● corten steel panel near gray mesh chaise ● river rock covered plant beds surrounding patch of Bermuda grass