The idea of this bi-level deck is to lower the sight line of the guardrail while creating a seating area to enjoy the view. The deck is ipe. The bench is meranti, as is the guardrail with Fortress iron spindles.

Area under this raised Deck was transformed it into a shaded, outdoor kitchen with a serving bar, stone piers, azek raised panel columns and arches over the girder...giving it the feeling of an outdoor cafe, the kind of place you'd like to linger for awhile.

Ipe deck with Meranti rails. The spindles are hammered bronze by 'Fortress'. The round rails are laminated and each toprail is all one piece.

This expansive contemporary deck in New Jersey has a built-in fire pit, benches, flower boxes and wood and brass rails and a pool, all with a beautiful view of Manhattan. Photo by Frank Gensheimer

Curved ipe deck in Bedminster, NJ, with meranti rails and Fortress iron balusters on a mountainside home

Raised Deck over Patio