Wood Deck Ideas

A wood deck can be a wonderful place to spend time with your family, as well as being a main focal point on the exterior of your house. From simple to elaborate, wood decks offer variety, decoration and can be quite useful. Railings, levels and board patterns all combine to make each deck unique.

A front deck is what people will see when they approach your house. From the railings you choose to the pattern of the boards, you can make this deck as elaborate or simple as you want. A front deck is a great way to make your home feel inviting, by decorating it with "Welcome" signs and comfy outdoor furniture.

Side and back decks tend to be larger, and more innovative than front decks simply because there may be more privacy and more space to integrate the deck into the lawn and landscape. You can create a large back deck to accommodate a hot tub, or a grill as well as an outdoor eating space.

Decks that begin low and include steps as it progresses around the house are bi- and tri-level decks. These provide a progression of the space around your house and allows you to build a deck outside an upstairs bedroom, or with access to a back door on the lower level of the house. They also leave lots of areas to tuck a storage closet or outdoor shower.