Transitional deck photo in Sacramento with no cover

Designed using Trex Transcend decking in Spiced Rum – a warm, earthy umber featuring subtle shading and natural shade variations creating distinctive hardwood-like streaking and intense, tropical hues that will retain its lush looks for decades and Trex Transcend decking in Vintage Lantern – a deep-burnished bronze with Old World elegance. Additional Trex products featured include Trex Transcend railing and Trex Pergola.

The black sliding doors can be completely open to create the perfect indoor-outdoor living experience.
Example of a large trendy deck design in Seattle with a roof extension

Hardwood deck with stainless steel cable railings. Stainless steel post lighting, and outdoor furniture accent the seating area and beautiful coastal view from this southern California home. Photo provided by Pete Casperson

arbors, trellis, pergolas, decking, custom wood structure, outdoor living space, outdoor seating, outdoor cook station
Example of a classic backyard deck design in Portland with a bbq area

Aluminum and glass rail rails not only provide protection from the wind but they secure your view. Bronze is a earth tone color that blends well with the natural backgrounds of the Northwest. 36" high rails are code for residential applications. We used a 42" high rail in this project for the added comfort it provides when dining on this deck. 42" high is the rail height you experience in commercial establishments with outdoor dining areas. Doug Woodside, doug@decksandpatiocovers.com

custom decking, outdoor living space, outdoor seating, iron rails
Inspiration for a timeless deck remodel in Portland with no cover

Deck - mid-sized transitional backyard deck idea in Other with a roof extension

This wonderfully stunning backyard is a sight for sore eyes, as it seems to beckon “Welcome, please come on in.” At the rear of this outdoor living space is a step-up hot tub that easily holds a entire family of eight. The upper level deck is actually two decks in one. The upper tier – decked out with hardwood floor, columns and black metal rail posts, serves as an outdoor dining room, outdoor living room and outdoor kitchen. The lower tier is a rain deck, completely protected from weather elements above. A slate patio sets the stage for this all natural rock and boulder firepit.

Slightly raised above grade-level, this gorgeous deck design includes low maintenance gray decking, white rails with black metal balusters, diagonal floor board pattern, and lattice under deck trim. Custom deck project in St. Louis by Archadeck of West County in Ellisville.

This deck is expansive and gives plenty of room for entertaining. The sophisticated look of the Trex decking coupled with the composite railings with black metal balusters and white Azek completes the look.

The “V” pattern of the Fiberon Horizon Ipe deck boards creates an eye-catching floor design. Using the same composite deck boards as top rails provides a striking contrast to the Fiberon Horizon white posts and visually connects the space. The wide flat top rail also doubles as table-top dining. Add in the outdoor kitchen and lighting, and this deck is an impressive extension of the home. One of the best things about this outdoor space is that the decking and railing are low-maintenance Fiberon composites.

Roof Deck
Beach style rooftop rooftop deck photo in Boston with a fire pit

Lake house Deck with Hot Tub. Trent Bell Photography, Richardson & Associates Landscape Architects
Example of a large arts and crafts backyard deck design in Portland Maine with no cover

Kirkland clients, Shayna and Anthony had a lovely home with a beautiful view of Lake Washington. However, the waterfront side of their home didn’t offer an ideal set-up to fully enjoy the magnificence that their lot provides. They desired more year-round use of their home in the form of an outdoor covered living room, along with more overall functionality from their outdoor spaces. Their formal living area had a door to the outside that the couple never used. The McAdams Remodeling & Design team replaced the sliding door with a window that still offered plenty of natural light but enclosed the space providing more options for furniture placement. The room’s exterior stairs and landing were removed. The exterior siding was matched, and the new landscaping along with an arbor installed, was created in tandem during the remodel by a local landscape architecture firm, ensuring the change looked natural. Past the seating around the gas firepit, a new large deck was constructed, half of which was covered, to replace the smaller, dated version. The metal railing was exchanged for a new composite one, and a new Dutch back door leading from the kitchen offers an alternative option for ingress and egress along with fresh air on nice days. The covered deck area adjacent to the family room provides protection from the weather and now houses the outdoor kitchen they desired for entertaining family and friends. The outdoor kitchen includes a built-in gas grill, stone gas fireplace, refrigerator for food and beverages, and a garbage receptacle. A ceiling fan and heaters are incorporated into the outdoor living space design to provide year-round comfort. Finally, retractable shades were installed so that the couple can enclose the space if desired. A small upstairs bedroom was used as a den for relaxation and reading but also contains one of the best views in the home. The McAdams team removed the windows and base bulkhead, adding floor to ceiling windows and a glass door for an unobstructed view. The new medium-sized deck above the covered outdoor living space gives Shayna and Anthony the opportunity to entertain or relax while highlighting their view of the lake. Finally, their Juliet balcony off the primary bedroom received a re-coated railing and new decking, while the home was repainted to offer a classy craftsman feel and pull all of the changes into one cohesive home design. Shayna and Anthony love their new entertainment spaces and expect to use them often.

The home’s modest proportions call for appropriate deck treatment. But discreet pops of color hint at an exciting interior. In the same way, the horizontal metal rail fades at distances but up close makes a statement.

To read more about this project, click here or start at the Great Lakes Metal Fabrication metal railing page.

Designed and built with modern, low-maintenance materials, this second story deck is framed with two-tone railing and highlighted with a two-tone floor board pattern. Custom deck design and construction by Archadeck in St. Louis Mo.

Living room featuring modern steel and wood fireplace wall with upper-level loft and horizontal round bar railings. Floating Stairs and Railings by Keuka Studios www.Keuka-Studios.com

AZEK Deck's Silver Oak has the aged look of teak with the rich personality of weathered wood. And, paired with white AZEK Premier Rail, it creates a warm and inviting space. All low maintenance, stain- and scratch-resistant AZEK Deck products carry a limited lifetime warranty and are designed to last beautifully. Available in 17 colors and several grain textures, AZEK Deck has a color to complement any housing exterior allowing you to personalize your backyard experience. Consider topping off your AZEK Deck with a pergola made of AZEK Trim to create a gorgeous and completely low maintenance outdoor space.