Tag Archives | Decks

Swimming Pool Deck Designs

Here is a collection of pool deck pictures. The design styles range from above ground as seen in picture (1), modern wooden clad minimalist (2), to shaded and floating designs (3). For ideas on how to cover a deck, have a look at our post here: Ideas for Covering Your Deck. 1/2/3/4/5/6

February 5, 2013 in Outdoors

Deck Railing Ideas and Styles Mood Board

When it comes to styles, the more traditional deck railing ideas include wooden railings as seen in pictures (7) and (8). For a more modern look, build a railing with metal and simple rails like in pictures (1) (2) (3) and (6). For a luxurious design – glass panels are the way to go (4).

Design Safety Note: Decks raised up a certain height above the ground will require railing, and railing of a certain height. Rules and regulations in certain areas will also require rails that have a limited gap between them (so kids can’t climb through – Deck Safety Tips: From Gates to Lighting). 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8

February 4, 2013 in Outdoors

Home Deck Lighting Ideas Mood Board

(1) The railing is an area where it is simple to install lights. String lights can be wrapped around them, or rope lights can be attached under the railing. (2) You can find lights that can be attached to the posts, or ones that can be installed into the posts (recessed lights). These can come as either solar or low voltage powered lights. Some of the simplest deck lighting ideas revolve around solar powered fixtures. One of the easiest types of deck lights to fit are solar caps – find the right size and pop them on top of the post (the one in picture (3) above is from Moonlight Decks).

From candle light, oil burners, and table top tiki torches, to solar umbrella lights, and battery powered lanterns – there are a ton of cheap tabletop lighting ideas and options (picture (4) is a solar SunJar ). (5) To create a whimsical outdoor setting, hang string lights over the deck (hang them from the walls, trees, or erect a pole). These can be arranged in columns or hang them up to a point to create a canopy of lighting. At night these lights will create a starry sky effect. (6) Wall lights attached to the house are another way of providing lighting for a deck. (7) A fire pit will bring a romantic glow and heating. (8) Tiki torches can be planted around the deck in the soil or you can plant the torches in buckets of sand which can be placed on the deck. If you use citronella oil as fuel you’ll have an organic insect repellent. 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8

February 4, 2013 in Lighting, Outdoors

Amazing Luxury Decks: From Pool Side to Ocean Views

What makes a deck like the ones above so luxurious? 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9

The amount of space
Being pool side or by an ocean
A link with nature (even if it is just a tree in the middle of the deck)
It either has an amazing view and is completely open, or is enclosed and private
The lighting design (Home Deck Lighting Ideas Mood Board)
Above all – it is made to be uber relaxing (Deck Decorating Ideas Mood Board)