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Deck Design Ideas
How do I determine my deck design?
Decks can be customised to suit your home and landscape, so be open to a variety of designs. On this page, you’ll find the likes of balcony, verandah and patio decking, as well as breezeway decks, low-slung decks (barely raised off the ground) and master bedroom decks, just to name a few. If you have a contemporary home, you might prefer a mixed-materials deck with concrete stairs, for example, or rather a more simple party deck, complete with built-in seating and a barbecue. Decks can also wrap around garden features, like a feature tree, or curve through your garden.
If you want to tame a slope in your backyard, a raised deck or platform deck can help with backyard access. It can be covered or left uncovered, but if choosing the latter option, try to add structure to the space with planting. Multi-level decks are also great for sloping lots, and can help zone areas within your backyard. If you want to highlight or make more use of your backyard, consider a freestanding deck, which, complete with an outdoor dining set, seating, a gazebo or umbrella, can be used for entertaining or simply unwinding under the sun. Boardwalk decking is a great way to guide people through your yard, add structure and can help add a sense of design.
What hardwood decking should I use?
Price, appearance and overall maintenance will dictate your choice of hardwood decking. Spotted gum, teak, blackbutt, grey ironbark, jarrah and merbau are all popular hardwood varieties in Australia and New Zealand, while composite decking – a combination of wood and plastic – is becoming increasingly popular, too. Hardwood looks more natural, but does need to be stained and weatherproofed frequently. Spotted gum is one of the most attractive decking materials – it has a lovely grain and requires minimal staining. Teak is the best performing hardwood, but comes with a hefty price tag. If you’re after a red-coloured hardwood, consider merbau, which can handle the harsh Australian climate. Merbau decking will, however, leach tannins, so it’s best avoided near other light-coloured hardscapes. Composite decking is a more low-maintenance option than hardwood decking, as it doesn’t require resealing. It’s also more environmentally friendly: it won’t fade, rot or warp with time, meaning you can maintain the same deck for longer. If you live in a fire-prone area, it’s also less of a hazard.
Whether you want inspiration for planning a deck renovation or are building a designer deck from scratch, Houzz has 194,588 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Arielle Ralph Interior Architecture and Cote Interiors. Look through deck photos in different colours and styles and when you find a deck design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful deck ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
Katherine Lu
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard deck in Sydney with a roof extension.
中庭とリビングの統一感がいい - ____256077
New timber pool awning with a built in BBQ station and entertaining bench seat.
Designed by architect Arielle Ralph.
Builder: JBS.
Engineer: VT Consulting.
Photographer: Jack Venables.
Nice but not weather proof - jane2003
Photo of a beach style deck in Sydney.
This fretwork would work for our house - tebtab
Alfresco Cabana - Tulloch 31 - Marsden Park - Display Home
Seamless indoor/outdoor living experience with the multi-functional Alfresco.
Photo of a large beach style backyard deck in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Something here but ... too busy structure? - tricia_tassell
Project // Truganina Display Home
Builder // Impact Homes
Photographer // Tess Kelly
Product // San Selmo Reclaimed in Reclaimed Original
Design ideas for a contemporary deck in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Cool layout idea although LGBTQ’s too cramped - annie_leeks
Stunning photo at night of African thatch gazebo and timber decking.
Design ideas for a tropical backyard deck in Perth.
A little pavilion just by the pool would be nice - carly_hudson84
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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard deck in Sydney with an awning.
The look of the back with the pergola - irene_williamson
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style backyard deck in Brisbane with a roof extension.
Sofas should be easy to make but with more comfortable looking and feeling seating/backing - webuser_794586391
Architecture by Pleysier Perkins, Photography by Michael Kai
This is an example of a contemporary deck in Melbourne.
might need to do something like this with roof to shield afternoon sun - webuser_789011852
Pilcher Residential
Contemporary backyard deck in Sydney with no cover.
White exterior - kingers_j
This is an example of a country side yard deck in Central Coast with a roof extension.
love this outdoor space and with the sliding doors - webuser_129080772
This is an example of a contemporary backyard deck in Gold Coast - Tweed with no cover.
Deck , pathway material and outdoor shower - louise_anderson47
Shannon McGrath
Design ideas for a contemporary backyard deck in Melbourne with no cover.
outside bench - webuser_221211724
We created a monochromatic scheme in the backyard to pop against the lush greenery.
Design ideas for a small beach style backyard deck in Sydney with no cover.
outdoor colours - jaros10
This is an example of a deck in Sydney with an awning.
nice pergoda Beelong - cherryhomedesign
This is an example of a contemporary deck in Melbourne.
Natural landscape patterns - webuser_978327865
This is an example of a beach style deck in Perth with a roof extension.
Ceiling panels - julie_brennan
Sam Noonan
This is an example of a contemporary backyard deck in Adelaide with an outdoor kitchen and a roof extension.
Mel and Andrew’s place. - daniel_duffy31