The 10 Most Popular Decks of Summer 2021
Enhance an outdoor area with ideas for lounging, dining and entertaining from the most-saved recent deck photos on Houzz
This Trending Now story features the most-saved deck photos uploaded to Houzz from June 15 to Sept. 15, 2021.
Adding a deck is a great way to extend living space to the outdoors. Whether placed just off the house or farther out in a yard, decks invite pleasurable lounging, cooking and dining amid fresh air and natural surroundings. Find inspiration in this countdown of the most-saved new deck photos uploaded to Houzz in summer 2021.
Adding a deck is a great way to extend living space to the outdoors. Whether placed just off the house or farther out in a yard, decks invite pleasurable lounging, cooking and dining amid fresh air and natural surroundings. Find inspiration in this countdown of the most-saved new deck photos uploaded to Houzz in summer 2021.
9. Antiqued Accent
A distressed painted wood fence forms an appealing backdrop to a low deck that spans the width of this San Francisco backyard. Crisp white cushions, chosen by Halcyon Home Staging + Design, contrast the fence’s rustic look, while ceramic planters and outdoor pillows in shades of blue, including teal and aqua, pick up the fence’s hues.
A distressed painted wood fence forms an appealing backdrop to a low deck that spans the width of this San Francisco backyard. Crisp white cushions, chosen by Halcyon Home Staging + Design, contrast the fence’s rustic look, while ceramic planters and outdoor pillows in shades of blue, including teal and aqua, pick up the fence’s hues.
8. Superior Exterior
Dealing with exterior walls or unsightly views is one challenge when creating a stylish, inviting outdoor living space. To add interest to this outdoor dining area in Philadelphia, the team at Lotus + Lilac Design Studio mounted wall planters filled with cascading succulents to the home’s exterior. Potted plants and a tillandsia centerpiece pop against the chic black dining set.
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Dealing with exterior walls or unsightly views is one challenge when creating a stylish, inviting outdoor living space. To add interest to this outdoor dining area in Philadelphia, the team at Lotus + Lilac Design Studio mounted wall planters filled with cascading succulents to the home’s exterior. Potted plants and a tillandsia centerpiece pop against the chic black dining set.
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7. Woodsy View
Open decks and screened porches are cantilevered off this home in Hart County, Georgia, by architects Robert M. Cain and Carmen P. Stan, allowing the homeowners to enjoy and immerse themselves in the surrounding wooded environment. The architects used long-lasting, resilient garapa wood decking and installed wall-mounted awning frames that will eventually hold shade-providing louvers.
Open decks and screened porches are cantilevered off this home in Hart County, Georgia, by architects Robert M. Cain and Carmen P. Stan, allowing the homeowners to enjoy and immerse themselves in the surrounding wooded environment. The architects used long-lasting, resilient garapa wood decking and installed wall-mounted awning frames that will eventually hold shade-providing louvers.
6. Split Levels
In the San Francisco Bay Area, this expansive deck by San Jose Decks & Patios stretches between a home’s two barn-style buildings, creating an easy flow between them. A sunken fire pit lounge in the middle of the deck breaks up the space and adds interest. The step down doubles as seating for anyone around the fire.
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In the San Francisco Bay Area, this expansive deck by San Jose Decks & Patios stretches between a home’s two barn-style buildings, creating an easy flow between them. A sunken fire pit lounge in the middle of the deck breaks up the space and adds interest. The step down doubles as seating for anyone around the fire.
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5. Coastal Connection
This waterfront home by ZeroEnergy Design in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, has lots of indoor-outdoor connections, including this deck for lounging and dining off the kitchen and living room. The wood decking warms up the cool-tone building and picks up the material used on the roof’s soffit, while the cable railing keeps the view out to the water unobstructed.
This waterfront home by ZeroEnergy Design in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, has lots of indoor-outdoor connections, including this deck for lounging and dining off the kitchen and living room. The wood decking warms up the cool-tone building and picks up the material used on the roof’s soffit, while the cable railing keeps the view out to the water unobstructed.
4. Indoor-Outdoor Flow
Decks built right off the house make it easy for indoor living to flow outside. In the case of this home by Wang Architects in Austin, Texas, a kitchen pass-through improves the transition even more, creating an opportunity for guests to pull up a stool outside and chat with the cook in the kitchen.
The pass-through also makes it easy to hand dishes out from the kitchen for alfresco meals, with the ledge doubling as a spot for serving plates.
Decks built right off the house make it easy for indoor living to flow outside. In the case of this home by Wang Architects in Austin, Texas, a kitchen pass-through improves the transition even more, creating an opportunity for guests to pull up a stool outside and chat with the cook in the kitchen.
The pass-through also makes it easy to hand dishes out from the kitchen for alfresco meals, with the ledge doubling as a spot for serving plates.
3. Private Lounge
Mature evergreen trees create a beautiful backdrop to this outdoor space by Coppin Designs in Littleton, Colorado. A stylish slatted privacy screen blocks views of neighbors in the distance.
The outdoor seating area features a cushy sectional angled around a sleek gas-powered fire pit. When the fire pit’s not in use, the wide lip can double as a spot for resting drinks and snacks.
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Mature evergreen trees create a beautiful backdrop to this outdoor space by Coppin Designs in Littleton, Colorado. A stylish slatted privacy screen blocks views of neighbors in the distance.
The outdoor seating area features a cushy sectional angled around a sleek gas-powered fire pit. When the fire pit’s not in use, the wide lip can double as a spot for resting drinks and snacks.
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2. Destination Dining
This backyard pavilion by Fergus Garber Architects in the San Francisco Bay Area is walled off on three sides, creating a sense of enclosure, and has a roof that comes in handy on rainy days. Though the outdoor dining area can be enjoyed at any time, the overhead lantern hints at a romantic setting once the sun goes down.
This backyard pavilion by Fergus Garber Architects in the San Francisco Bay Area is walled off on three sides, creating a sense of enclosure, and has a roof that comes in handy on rainy days. Though the outdoor dining area can be enjoyed at any time, the overhead lantern hints at a romantic setting once the sun goes down.
1. Natural Beauty
This summer’s most-saved deck photo, by Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Samsel Architects and Glenwood Custom Builders, takes in spectacular views of Asheville, North Carolina, and beyond. With the fully covered deck and cozy corner fireplace, it’s easy to imagine spending hours relaxing and enjoying the scenery.
The design team took inspiration from Prairie-style architecture and stuck with clean lines and rich natural tones and materials to create a space that feels timeless and elegant — and also suited to its woodsy locale.
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This summer’s most-saved deck photo, by Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Samsel Architects and Glenwood Custom Builders, takes in spectacular views of Asheville, North Carolina, and beyond. With the fully covered deck and cozy corner fireplace, it’s easy to imagine spending hours relaxing and enjoying the scenery.
The design team took inspiration from Prairie-style architecture and stuck with clean lines and rich natural tones and materials to create a space that feels timeless and elegant — and also suited to its woodsy locale.
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This petite deck overlooks a serene pond and fountain by Baumann Gärten & Freiräume in a Frankfurt, Germany, backyard. The deck sits just steps off the house but feels like a secluded backyard escape. Steppingstones near a waterfall and over the pond provide the only access point. Raised beds filled with lush foliage add to the private feel.
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