If the backyard sets the stage for your home’s potential, the deck is undoubtedly the stage itself.

Whether you are entertaining guests or taking a quiet moment’s repose, the deck is where luxury and leisure meet, and your deck’s design speaks volumes of your approach to both.

No matter the size or scope of your house, there is a perfect backyard deck to suit your needs. From simple brick and cement verandas to palatial Pacific-inspired lanais, there is a wealth of outdoor deck ideas to choose from. Summer nights and early spring mornings are just around the corner, making this the perfect time to transform your house’s exterior into a celebrated domestic paradise. From stained wood to polished stone, the backyard deck was made to match your material of choice.

An outdoor deck can evoke the splendor of a retreat in the Hamptons or simplicity of the finest suburban stronghold, and your moment of reprieve can award a lifetime of enjoyment. The outside world may provide little time or space for those timeless moments worth savoring-a cold beer with your closest friends or starry night curled up with your partner-but these outdoor oasis ideas are your chance to take that moment back and what’s more, make it last.

Backyard Deck Ideas

Covered decks can be the ideal place to take in the scenery. Not only does this mountain house have big, beautiful front windows, it also has an awesome outdoor living space to hang out on. The wood decking material is a great choice as it matches the rustic design seamlessly while also providing a natural feel.

If your outdoor living space has a view like this, it only makes sense to create as much entertaining space as possible. This series of tiered wood decks is the perfect way to make usable space out of sloping grades. We especially like the way the wood deck changes directions in certain areas. Use this technique to designate areas of a large deck for different uses.