3 Deck Designs to Inspire Your Next Project
By adding an outdoor living space to the exterior of a home, you’re boosting the property value while creating a relaxing oasis. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to tackle the project on your own or a pro tasked with bringing your client’s vision to life, finding the right deck plan is important.
What can make finding the right deck design challenging is narrowing down the details. Often all you need find a solution is a little inspiration. The outdoor living experts at Envision are here to share three deck plans to get your next project started.
1. A Deck Plan with a Built-in Half Moon
When thinking of deck design ideas, it’s easy to assume that you can’t do anything other than a square shape. For a truly unique outdoor living space, it’s worth considering adding a half moon into one side of the deck. Just as the name suggests, a half moon usually means capping one end of the deck off with rounded edge.
One of the great aspects of this deck design is you won’t have to bend the boards to create it. Once the rounded half moon design is drawn out, you just cut the ends of the boards to create the rounded shape. Plus, there’s an added benefit if you choose to build this deck design with Envision: Envision composite decking has a solid EverGrain core, which means once you cut the boards for a half moon, there’s no need to cap the end of the boards.
2. Create a Distinctive Space with Multiple Levels
One of the biggest trends in modern deck design is creating a space that has multiple levels. There’s a lot of flexibly with this kind of design, and it has the flexibility to work around various types of terrain. For example, if there’s a steep grade, having multiple levels makes it easier to utilize the entire space.
It’s also important to remember that the levels of a deck can easily be more gradual. Adding a level that’s a few steps up or down, for example, helps create a more natural separation for different activities, like enjoying a view or relaxing in a hot tub.
To really nail down the finer points of this deck design, you’ll want to map out the square footage of each level. This is not only crucial for finding out how much composite decking you’ll need, but ensuring you have the right information to get a deck permit.
3. Traditional Comfort Deck Space with Stairs
If you’re looking for deck design ideas, there’s nothing wrong with going for a classic. Traditional square- or rectangle-shaped decks are popular for a reason. The simplicity of the deck design makes it much more approachable for homeowners looking to build the space on their own, and pros can knock them out efficiently.
Another benefit of choosing this traditional deck design is that it fits in with almost any home. Plus, you can add stairs that act as a welcoming gateway to the backyard. With a square or rectangular deck design, there’s also room for craftmanship to really bring the space to life. This might include incorporating an inlay or picture framing into the deck design. Deck inlays are a great way to showcase your unique style and/or installation skill.
To get a rough idea of the size this deck design can be, the industry average is around a 12-foot-by-12-foot space. Imagine a four-pointed star or other striking pattern built into the middle of a square deck sporting a contrasting color guaranteed to catch the eye.
Envision Helps Turn Your Vision into a Reality
Now that we’ve put a spotlight on three deck design to inspire your next project, you’ll need the right products to bring it to life. At Envision Outdoor Living Products, we have composite decking and deck and porch railing that are truly Different by Design.
Request a quote today to discover how our quality outdoor living products can help turn your deck design into a reality.
