Designed using Trex Transcend decking in Lava Rock – a rich reddish-black shade with subtle shading and natural shade variations creating distinctive hardwood-like streaking and intense tropical hues and Trex Transcend decking in Tiki Torch – a warm, earthy shade features rich, reddish-brown hardwood streaking, and is designed to off the look of real tropical hardwoods with slight variations of color and streaking. Additional Trex products featured include Trex Elevations, Trex Reveal railing, Trex Pergola, Trex Outdoor Furniture and Trex Outdoor Lighting – stair riser lights, post cap lights and recessed lights.

Craig Westerman
Example of a large classic backyard mixed material railing deck design in Baltimore

Surrounded by wood in all directions, this homeowner chose a bronze aluminum rail to match the forest behind it. The end result blends with nature, as the color matches forest shadows and the cable infill can hardly be seen amid the noise of branches and leaves.

The outdoor living area on this traditional split level has it all when it come to low maintenance and a space you can really enjoy. TimberTech Earthwood Teak decking, a custom bronze colored patio cover with solar bronze panels overhead, CRL aluminum picket rails, and custom wood framed spa enclosure with frosted glass panels around. Photo By Doug Woodside, Decks and Patio Covers

A free-standing roof structure provides a shaded lounging area. This pavilion garnered a first-place award in the 2015 NADRA (North American Deck and Railing Association) National Deck Competition. It has a meranti ceiling with a louvered cupola and paddle fan to keep cool. (Photo by Frank Gensheimer.)

1st Place Winner: Beautiful deck and railings by Bob Kiefer, Decks by Kiefer. Location: Montclair, NJ
Inspiration for a modern deck remodel in New York

Transitional deck photo in Sacramento with no cover

The upper level of this gorgeous Trex deck is the central entertaining and dining space and includes a beautiful concrete fire table and a custom cedar bench that floats over the deck. Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking. Clean, modern light fixtures are also present in the deck steps, along the deck perimeter, and throughout the landscape making the space well-defined in the evening as well as the daytime.

Released in 2015, the AZEK Deck Vintage Collection is upping the ante in the decking industry. With rich colors and classic style, the Vintage Collection represents a complete game-changer within the capped PVC decking category. Its unprecedented natural, classic looks are designed to completely reinvent the category of low maintenance PVC decking. The Vintage Collection, which must be seen to be appreciated, consists of three natural shades that have the definitive look of freshly stained wood. But forget the work as these boards will maintain their beauty and richness without the need for applying stain. AZEK Deck’s Vintage Collection striking color options are: Mahogany, a mid-brown with hints of red and dark streaking; Cypress, a light, sunny, reddish hue; and Dark Hickory, a deep, rich gray with lighter streaking.

Brushed aluminum Railing with clear anodized finish. Made from CNC machined solid (not tubular or extrusions) 6061 T6 Aluminum were used with the Ipe top rail and decking. Cable Railing by Keuka Studios

Jennifer Coates
Balcony - contemporary balcony idea in Other with a roof extension

This outdoor space epitomizes indoor/outdoor living. The roof extension creates a pavilion area built for entertaining. It's wired for music, and incorporates lighting throughout the deck, railing and stairs to illuminate the way even after the sun goes down. The deck was built with Fiberon Horizon composite decking, in the color 'Ipe'. Photo courtesy of Clemens Jellema, Fine Decks, Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary deck remodel in San Francisco

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

Fiberon ProTect Advantage Composite Decking in Chestnut and Horizon Railing built in Salisbury, North Carolina by Deckscapes (Pineville, North Carolina).

John Evans
Inspiration for a timeless white tile and marble tile bathroom remodel in Columbus with gray walls

Mid-sized beach style balcony photo in Boston with no cover

A beautiful New York vacation home utilizing stainless steel railing posts and stainless cables to maximize the space and view. Hardwood railings, and natural wood decking. DIY railing project by contractor and homeowner; materials provided by San Diego Cable Railings

Residential deck railing with Feeney LED lighting installed on level and stair locations. Photo by Danny Gray Studios
Example of a minimalist deck design in San Francisco