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Beautiful portable spa rests handsomely between pre-existing raised and lower patios. Boulders and plantings give it a set-in-garden look. longislandhottub.com

There are a variety of ways to customize a hot tub water feature beyond leaving it free-standing. It can be recessed into the surface of a beautiful surround, or into a deck or patio. Add a blazing fire pit or bowl and you’ve got a retreat that you will enjoy often, especially at night

This deck was designed with cooking and entertaining in mind. The dual burner cooktop, 36" wide grill and storage provide plenty of cooking and staging space. The dining table niche, mobile island with seating and additional space allows enough table/chair space for seating 30+ people. By separating the beverage station from the cooking area, the deck encourages guests to circulate through the space (and reduced installation costs by tapping into the house main kitchen sink plumbing located on the other side of the exterior wall). The mobile island, with it's cantilevered countertop is perfectly stable despite the 225 pound countertop slab. This was achieved with a ballast inside the box combined with the industrial casters that allow the wheels to be pumped up off the deck, providing solid footing for the island.

This outdoor room is open, airy, comfortable and ready for lively conversation. A visual delight of soft blue vinyl with white accents, contrasted by the flourishing red leafed tree, this multi-level hardwood deck is rich with practical functionality. A curved and fashionable conversation area features faux wicker sectional and outdoor cushions in cream. To add bold contrast and flair to the seating arrangement, a mixture of vibrant red, purple and floral pillows make the space perfect. A portable round accent table holds beverages, and can be easily moved for convenient access.

The rail caps are Trex Deck board chosen to match the decking; the railing infills are CableRail by Feeney and the balusters part of Feeney’s Designer Rail system. www.deckandpatio.com

Architect: Cathy Schwabe Architecture Photographer: David Wakely Photography
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Exterior deck doubles the living space for my teeny tiny house! All the wood for the deck is reclaimed from fallen trees and siding from an old house. The french doors and kitchen window is also reclaimed. Photo: Chibi Moku

"BEST OF HOUZZ 2018, SHED" This sunny potting shed features bluestone floors, walls sheathed in white pine and Shaker pegs for hanging gardening tools. Robert Benson Photography

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“When you work with great design/build teams, you can create amazing portable hot tub installations,” says Bill Renter. “These clients wanted a spillover spa that they could use all year through. Working with The Deck and Patio Company, we set a portable Bullfrog Spa halfway into the ground. A moss rock waterfall coming out from the pool’s edge just beneath it spills into the pool but appears to be coming from the hot tub.” Note: Even though it’s partially in-ground, the team left sufficient access for ease in getting to the spa plumbing. www.besthottubs.com

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