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.)

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard deck in Chicago with a roof extension.

Jesse TV Unit, Lacoon Swivelling chairs by Desiree. Photo by Jorge Taboada
Photo of a scandinavian bedroom in Other with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Design ideas for a large country two-storey brown exterior in Other with mixed siding and a gable roof.

Photo Zattarin Federico, design Martinelli monti pesavento
Photo of a large modern deck in Miami with an awning.

This is an example of a contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in Belfast with a vertical garden and a pergola.

Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Jean Allsopp. Coastal Living is a registered trademark and used with permission.

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Photo of a large traditional backyard deck in Cincinnati with a roof extension.

Outdoor living room designed by Sue Oda Landscape Architect. Photo: ilumus photography & marketing Model: The Mighty Mighty Mellow, Milo McPhee, Esq.

Contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in Tampa.

Alan Jackson- Jackson Studios
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard deck in Omaha.

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Photo of a transitional deck in Chicago.

This new house is reminiscent of the farm type houses in the Napa Valley. Although the new house is a more sophisticated design, it still remains simple in plan and overall shape. At the front entrance an entry vestibule opens onto the Great Room with kitchen, dining and living areas. A media room, guest room and small bath are also on the ground floor. Pocketed lift and slide doors and windows provide large openings leading out to a trellis covered rear deck and steps down to a lawn and pool with views of the vineyards beyond. The second floor includes a master bedroom and master bathroom with a covered porch, an exercise room, a laundry and two children’s bedrooms each with their own bathroom Benjamin Dhong of Benjamin Dhong Interiors worked with the owner on colors, interior finishes such as tile, stone, flooring, countertops, decorative light fixtures, some cabinet design and furnishings Photos by Adrian Gregorutti

This is an example of a beach style deck in Melbourne.

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Large contemporary backyard deck in San Francisco.

Courtyard style garden with exposed concrete and timber cabana. The swimming pool is tiled with a white sandstone, This courtyard garden design shows off a great mixture of materials and plant species. Courtyard gardens are one of our specialties. This Garden was designed by Michael Cooke Garden Design. Effective courtyard garden is about keeping the design of the courtyard simple. Small courtyard gardens such as this coastal garden in Clovelly are about keeping the design simple. The swimming pool is tiled internally with a really dark mosaic tile which contrasts nicely with the sandstone coping around the pool. The cabana is a cool mixture of free form concrete, Spotted Gum vertical slats and a lined ceiling roof. The flooring is also Spotted Gum to tie in with the slats. Photos by Natalie Hunfalvay

Design ideas for a contemporary deck in Other with an awning.

Tim Mooney
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in Sydney with an awning.

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This is an example of a contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in Other with an outdoor kitchen and an awning.