Product Description

A successful deck makes the outdoors more enjoyable and functionally expands living space. Design Ideas for Decks provides the design inspiration homeowners need to create the deck of their dreams. Through portfolios of lavish photographs, readers experience the latest trends in deck layouts, decking patterns, built-in seating and storage, railings, and finishes. An easy-to-follow design guide assists readers in creating the deck that best suits the needs of their family and home. This book proves that decks need not be simple, square slabs, but can be distinctive, graceful structures that enhance the appeal - and value - of any home.

A portfolio of inspirational ideas to help homeowners choose their dream deck

More than 250 color photographs show the latest trends in deck designs

Explores a variety of deck styles: basic utilitarian, traditionally decorative, unique custom-built, and more

Provides ideas for several configurations, including ground-level, multilevel, and raised decks

Gives a fresh look at railings, built-in benches, trellises, arbors, and other built-in features

An easy-to-understand design section geared to the nonprofessional takes readers through the basics of the planning process

Design tips readers can use on their own projects

Extensive Resource Guide

Comprehensive index and glossary of important terms

Softcover, 128 pages, Published 2003

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #122464 in Books
• Brand: CREATIVE HOMEOWNER PRESS
• Published on: 2003-10-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Features

• Creative Homeowner Press #277155 Design Ideas Decks Book
• CREATIVE HOMEOWNER PRESS

Review
"Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer or intend to hire a professional, you'll find the inspiration and guidance you need to create the deck of your dreams in this beautifully photographed book..."

--Country Almanac

From the Back Cover
Design Ideas for Decks

The right deck turns any yard into a luxurious and useful outdoor living area. And Design Ideas for Decks can help you get started on planning your brand-new deck. Close to 200 photographs display the latest in deck design trends and techniques from the country’s most successful deck designers and builders. A practical design guide and “insider” Smart Tips help you to think like a designer. The result will be a deck that you and your family will enjoy for many years to come.

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Customer Reviews

designs
This is good for introducing people to different designs and different types of materials. It is not a how to do it book

Design Ideas - And That's All!
First the not-so-good: I made a mistake when I bought this book. I was looking for a book on how to design a deck. The description says that the book includes "an easy-to-follow design guide." Well, I read the book from cover to cover, and I haven't found that guide. What I have found are photos of decks, and descriptions of their features. That's it.

Now for the good: the photos are lavish, beautiful, and brimming with information. They are truly inspiring. In addition, they are beautifully printed on a nice, heavy paper.

I'll be keeping the book, but in the meantime still searching for a good book on deck design that is actually more of a how-to.

Great design ideas
First let me make it clear that this is not a book about building decks. "Design Ideas for Decks" is a sourcebook for exactly what it states - designs. And the design ideas are plentiful and beautiful. Unique layouts, multi-level decks, accents to give aesthetic beauty, everything about design is covered in the book. Just looking through it once gave me several ideas for my backyard deck that I would not have thought of but will add a lot of character to the deck and make it the functional deck that I want. "Design Ideas for Decks" is a highly recommended resource for ideas for your new deck or to remodel your current one to make it more functional or aesthetically pleasing.