Deck

Susan Teare
Photo of a small country backyard deck in Burlington with no cover.

“Reconnecting ourselves to nature in our outdoor spaces, whether large or small, can be life changing.” So says Alan Titchmarsh in the introduction to ITV’s Love Your Garden, and we couldn’t agree more. It’s why we were so delighted to be involved in their latest episode – to, as Alan put it, “replace James’s rather, ahem, rustic barbeque, with something a little bit smarter…” Watch the episode to see Alan and his talented team – Danny Clarke, Katie Rushworth and Bruce Kenneth – turn a Burnley Builder’s Yard into a Burnley Bliss… with a little bit of inspiration from a familiar-looking Stockport Shangri-La. The episode saw Britain’s best loved gardener head to the Lancashire town of Burnley to meet a very special plumber. James Anderson set up a charity, Depher CIC, to provide free plumbing services to the elderly and vulnerable families in the region. What began 5 years ago as a gesture of support for his elderly neighbours has grown into a charity that’s supported more than 39,000 people across Lancashire, who otherwise simply couldn’t afford it. Even though James now heads up a team of plumbers, he’s still out there 7 days a week, 10 hours a day, leading the charge. During COVID he dedicated his front garden to those in the area who don’t have a garden, letting anyone come and plant or place something there in memory of someone they’d lost. But his own backgarden, which should have been a place of escape and relaxation from his hectic life of helping others, was little more than a neglected builders yard; paved from front to back. It was, as Alan said, one of the bleakest gardens that they’d ever taken on. In redesigning James’s garden, Alan took inspiration from a garden in that featured in LIVING ‘22 – Stockport, Cheshire. It used a lot of hard landscaping, in varying colours and shapes, to fantastic effect – making the garden not only low maintenance, but much more interesting. The garden had been divided into 3 different sections – a relaxation area, a Grillo outdoor kitchen area, and a private party social space – a veritable Ibizan party pad.

Cabana Cottage- Florida Cracker inspired kitchenette and bath house, separated by a dog-trot
This is an example of a small country backyard deck in Tampa with an outdoor shower and no cover.

This is a small, covered, ground level composite deck with steel framing and metal guardrail.
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard deck in Denver with a roof extension.

This is a new custom deck built by LGM Contracting that includes a privacy wall with shutters, glass railing all the way around, lattice skirting
Photo of a small country backyard deck in Other.

Small industrial rooftop deck in Montpellier with no cover.

Pro-Land was hired to manage and construct this secluded backyard in the core of Toronto. Working in conjunction with multiple trades and Eden Tree Design Inc., we were able to create this modern space, utilizing every corner of the property to it's fullest potential. Landscape Design: Eden Tree Design Inc. Photographer: McNeill Photography

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Photos by: Tyrone Mitchell
Inspiration for a small contemporary rooftop deck in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.

Photo of a small arts and crafts backyard deck in DC Metro with no cover.

Small transitional backyard deck in Calgary with no cover.

Composite deck install old deck converted over to a composite deck repaired existing screen porch painted exterior trim on porch and home
Photo of a small traditional deck in Nashville.

Inspiration for a small modern backyard deck in Houston with a water feature.

Design ideas for a small traditional backyard deck in Raleigh with no cover.

Designed to make the most of a steep site, this private home in Sydney’s south has created great spaces to enjoy the view of the water. The design features a covered main pavilion with a fully equipped kitchen including a sink, fridge and wood fire pizza oven. Designed for entertainment it also includes a large dining area, sunken spa and wall mounted TV. O the same level of the pavilion is a sunken fire pit area nestled underneath a large existing Frangipani. Travel down a set of steel stairs and you come to an inviting blue pool with wet edge spill over out to the bay. The curves of the pool and lower lawn area designed to add interest when viewing from above. A generous lounge and nearby pool pavilion provides plenty of places to relax by the pool and the cantilevered section of the pavilion, with feature timber panelling, ensures that there is shade poolside and look fantastic next to another mature Frangipani. The overall look and feel of the project is sleek and contemporary, with plants chosen to emphasise the shapes of the design and to add contrasting colours. This project is definitely a great place entertain and relax whilst enjoying the view of the water. Rolling Stone Landscapes

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Chicago garage roof deck with ipe decking, concrete counter, cedar pergola, tempered glass panels and firepit.
Design ideas for a small contemporary rooftop deck in Chicago with a pergola.

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Design ideas for a small transitional deck in Boston.

Photo by Lori Cannava
This is an example of a small contemporary deck in New York.