Balcony - mid-sized contemporary balcony idea in Orange County with an awning and a bbq area

Genevieve de Manio Photography
Example of a huge classic rooftop rooftop outdoor kitchen deck design in Boston with no cover

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard deck remodel in New York with no cover

Photo: Angela Flournoy © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary deck remodel in Dallas with decking

Inspiration for a cottage deck remodel with a fire pit and no cover

Patio - large modern backyard concrete patio idea in Orange County with a fire pit and no cover

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard deck remodel in New York with no cover

Photographed by David De Gendt
Trendy backyard custom-shaped pool photo in Austin with decking

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Example of a transitional deck design in Philadelphia with decking

Ryann Ford
Deck - small contemporary backyard deck idea in Austin with decking, a fire pit and no cover

Mid-sized minimalist backyard deck photo in Orange County with a fire pit and no cover

This space (called the Grotto) below the upper deck provides a place to relax and entertain friends. Move the table under the cover for a waterfront dining experience. The lumber is tight knot cedar with a Penofin finish.

Photography by Jonathan Padilla
Pool - mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool idea in Los Angeles with decking

Eric Laignel
Deck - contemporary rooftop rooftop deck idea in New York with decking and no cover

Example of a trendy deck design in Grand Rapids with a fire pit and a roof extension

A typical post-1906 Noe Valley house is simultaneously restored, expanded and redesigned to keep what works and rethink what doesn’t. The front façade, is scraped and painted a crisp monochrome white—it worked. The new asymmetrical gabled rear addition takes the place of a windowless dead end box that didn’t. A “Great kitchen”, open yet formally defined living and dining rooms, a generous master suite, and kid’s rooms with nooks and crannies, all make for a newly designed house that straddles old and new. Structural Engineer: Gregory Paul Wallace SE General Contractor: Cardea Building Co. Interior Design: Ken Fulk Photographer: Open Homes Photography

Small trendy backyard rectangular aboveground hot tub photo in Tampa with decking

This brick and limestone, 6,000-square-foot residence exemplifies understated elegance. Located in the award-wining Blaine School District and within close proximity to the Southport Corridor, this is city living at its finest! The foyer, with herringbone wood floors, leads to a dramatic, hand-milled oval staircase; an architectural element that allows sunlight to cascade down from skylights and to filter throughout the house. The floor plan has stately-proportioned rooms and includes formal Living and Dining Rooms; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet Kitchen/Great Room; four bedrooms on the second level with three additional bedrooms and a Family Room on the lower level; a Penthouse Playroom leading to a roof-top deck and green roof; and an attached, heated 3-car garage. Additional features include hardwood flooring throughout the main level and upper two floors; sophisticated architectural detailing throughout the house including coffered ceiling details, barrel and groin vaulted ceilings; painted, glazed and wood paneling; laundry rooms on the bedroom level and on the lower level; five fireplaces, including one outdoors; and HD Video, Audio and Surround Sound pre-wire distribution through the house and grounds. The home also features extensively landscaped exterior spaces, designed by Prassas Landscape Studio. This home went under contract within 90 days during the Great Recession. Featured in Chicago Magazine: http://goo.gl/Gl8lRm Jim Yochum

Inspiration for a timeless rooftop deck remodel in Nashville with a pergola and decking