Rob Karosis: Photographer
Traditional backyard deck in New York with a fire feature and no cover.

Photo: Laura Garner Design & Realty © 2016 Houzz
Mid-sized traditional rooftop and rooftop deck in Montreal with a pergola.

Julia Lynn
Large traditional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Charleston.

No matter how big or how small the back garden is, there is always room for a deck. Outside entertaining is always a must in Australia. If room allows there is always a place for a day bed for some sitting, relaxing, reading or just dreaming the day away.

The front elevation shows the formal entry to the house. A stone path the the side leads to an informal entry. Set into a slope, the front of the house faces a hill covered in wildflowers. The pool house is set farther down the hill and can be seem behind the house. Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.

using natural granite stone for the steps and fire pit
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard garden in Other with natural stone pavers.

Photographer: Chris Bucher
Traditional verandah in Indianapolis with a roof extension.

Photo of a traditional patio in Grand Rapids with an outdoor shower.

Turquoise Way Ed Ritger Photography
Inspiration for a traditional garden in San Francisco with decking.

Photo of a traditional balcony in Seattle with a pergola.

Tom Kessler Photography
Inspiration for a traditional patio in Omaha with a fire feature.

Photo of a traditional exterior in Seattle with stone veneer and a gable roof.

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Traditional backyard garden in Vancouver with decking for summer.

deck and patio design
Photo of a large traditional rooftop and rooftop deck in Chicago with a pergola.

Built in Winchester, VA for the Trex Company. Low level deck allows for alternate design elements such as wide cascading steps, planter boxes, and custom benches. Notice use of mutiple material colors.

Deck, outdoor furniture, outdoor design layout, color, flowers, flower pots, wood deck, outdoor rug
Photo of a traditional deck in Portland with no cover.

This home was completely renovated, including an addition. It was transformed from a Colonial style to Greek Revival, which was more fitting for the neighborhood. The screened porch was added as a part of the renovation, with Greek Revival style pillars separating the screens, and durable ipe decking for a floor.

This wrap-around NYC roof garden design in the West Village features a custom-built planter 15'x30' made of red cedar and filled with a lush mix of evergreens, spiral junipers, and flowers. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.

Traditional backyard rectangular natural pool in Sussex with decking.