Deck - large traditional backyard deck idea in Charlotte with decking and a roof extension

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Example of a small trendy backyard wood fence partial sun deck design in San Francisco with a fire pit and decking

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Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard tile patio idea in San Francisco with no cover and a fire pit

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

This unique Old Hampshire Designs timber frame home has a rustic look with rough-cut beams and tongue and groove ceilings, and is finished with hard wood floors through out. The centerpiece fireplace is of all locally quarried granite, built by local master craftsmen. This Lake Sunapee area home features a drop down bed set on a breezeway perfect for those cool summer nights. Built by Old Hampshire Designs in the Lake Sunapee/Hanover NH area Timber Frame by Timberpeg Photography by William N. Fish

The custom double sided fireplace helps to frame the Chicago skyline. Cynthia Lynn
Mid-sized trendy rooftop rooftop partial sun deck photo for summer in Chicago with decking, a pergola and a fireplace

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

The design for this home in Palo Alto looked to create a union between the interior and exterior, blending the spaces in such a way as to allow residents to move seamlessly between the two environments. Expansive glazing was used throughout the home to complement this union, looking out onto a swimming pool centrally located within the courtyard. Within the living room, a large operable skylight brings in plentiful sunlight, while utilizing self tinting glass that adjusts to various lighting conditions throughout the day to ensure optimal comfort. For the exterior, a living wall was added to the garage that continues into the backyard. Extensive landscaping and a gabion wall was also created to provide privacy and contribute to the sense of the home as a tranquil oasis.

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This is an example of a large craftsman front porch design in Dallas with decking and a roof extension.

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Small trendy backyard deck photo in Los Angeles with a fire pit and a pergola

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard deck remodel in Denver with no cover

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Moving through the kitchenette to the back seating area of the rooftop, a classic lodge-style hot tub is a pleasant surprise. Enclosed around the back three sides, the patio gains some privacy thanks to faux hedge fencing. Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz

Mid-sized elegant backyard deck photo in Seattle with no cover

Tracy Wyman, Sally Coyle
Inspiration for a coastal outdoor shower deck remodel in Orlando

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Patio - craftsman backyard patio idea in Santa Barbara with a bbq area

Deck - mid-sized craftsman backyard deck idea in Portland with no cover

Michael Papit
Beach style backyard deck photo in Richmond with decking and a roof extension