A raised deck is number one choice when it comes to quick and budget-savvy solution for a garden or backyard. Whether it’s built along the house or somewhere free-standing, it has a whole ton of advantages in both cases. Let me share them and some ideas of such deck, and you’ll feel you need one!
Raised Deck Advantages
A raised deck built along the house, which is the most common case, extends the indoor spaces outdoors making the house bigger at once. Make an outdoor dining space next to the indoor kitchen, and you’ll love this solution! A raised deck anywhere else still becomes an additional outdoor room as it’s raised from the ground and feels differently. Raised decks are perfect for slopes and for uneven terrain on the whole, and you can even make a tiered one. If the area is extremely wet, a raised deck is also a good idea. It will be always cleaner than a basic deck as it’s above the ground, and sand won’t cover it. With a raised deck, you’ll enhance the views of the whole garden.
Raised Decks Along The House
While building a raised deck along the house, make sure that it matches the style and colors of indoor spaces to make the transition as seamless as possible. Style it with indoor-looking furniture and plants to make an extension of it. It’s usually turned into outdoor dining rooms, kitchens or living rooms. Use the steps if any for sitting there, too. Sliding doors will help you merge the indoor and outdoor spaces, and a pergola or a roof isn’t needed, in case of rain you can quickly move into the house.
This long light-stained deck is a perfect space to create an outdoor living room with living walls and trees.
This raised deck is built at the house and it extends the indoor space outdoors.
The raised deck is styled with black plants and a lounger to keep up the Scandinavian style of the house. (via m4arkitekter).
This is just a small raised deck in the backyard, and it creates a peaceful spot for relaxation.
The small deck is placed at the house to extend the spaces outdoors, and there's a pond and contemporary garden around.
This raised deck at the house adds a dining space to it and some sets on the steps.
This long deck right at the house is almost in the forest, here you can feel merging with nature.
The deck is placed right at the house, so it extends the spaces and lets dining outside.
This small stained deck is a nice outdoor dining space, while the sliding doors lead to the indoor kitchen.
This skinny yet long deck is perfect to enjoy the views of the river, which is behind the fence.
This deck along the house extends it outside while perfectly matching the exterior.
The long deck with a living tree and a dining space under it is a lovely outdoor spot to spend time.
This narrow raised deck extends the indoor spaces outside and expands the spaces.
The long raised deck is placed right at the house and partly under the roof to get a covered dining spot.
This raised deck is an outdoor dining room that allows enjoying the views of the garden and flowers while having meals.
The raised deck is a living room plus dining room, with a grill and steps that can be sued for sitting, too.
The deck at the house is styled beautifully: there's some contemporary furniture, plants with grasses and an umbrella.
Stand Along Raised Decks
A stand along raised deck is a nice fit for an awkward nook or just a piece of fence where you don’t know what to place. This deck can be anything, still usually it’s a living room or a dining room, too. Here you can add a pergola or at least some roof to get protection from the sun and rain. Style your deck with lights and lanterns and add plants around, even if you already have living walls. Get inspired!
The dark raised deck is paired with a pergola with screens and lights; modern furniture and plants create a nice outdoor living room.
Style a corner of your garden with a raised deck, this one is clad with tile for durability and is styled with elegant modern furniture.
The corner deck is surrounded with living walls on two sides and greenery on the other sides. Simple rattan chairs are the only furniture for a clean and minimal look.
This small raised deck is placed in the corner at the fence, and wicker furniture and planters make up a nice modern space.
The dark-stained pergola sets the tone here, and the dark furniture continues the style.
The deck with a black pergola with a solid roof is like an outdoor-indoor living room that is protected from the sun and rain.
The simple stained pergola is decorated with lights, and wicker furniture composes a modern space for a rest.
This long deck is placed at the living fence, and a large tree, greenery and a waterfall plus a bar counter make up a lovely contemporary space.
This small deck is finished off with a dark pergola, and modern furniture composes an outdoor living room with a grill.
This dreamy space is styled with curtains and lights to bring more privacy and to make up a cozy spot.
This minimal pergola on a raised deck is perfect for styling a garden awkward corner.
The garden corner is turned into an outdoor dining room under a big tree, with greenery and rocks around. (via buildtuff).
The deck is styled with a built-in bench, some trees and greenery, this is a simple and lovely spot to spend time in.
The raised deck includes a living tree and greenery, a couple of daybeds and adds to the contemporary style of the garden.
The outdoor dining zone is located on a raised deck and is surrounded with potted blooms and greenery.
The raised deck is an outdoor living room with comfortable and stylish furniture and some plants.
This raised free-standing deck will be a lovely outdoor dining space.
The stained raised deck with a pergola and a solid roof is great as an additional living room, and plants around make it feel more outdoorsy.
The rich-stained deck includes a living tree and some greenery along it.
The stained raised deck with built-in plants is a smart solution for the steep location.
This beautiful contemporary garden shows off a water feature, rocks, greenery and trees and a deck with a comfortable sitting zone.
The steps lead to the plunge pool and a raised deck with loungers where the owners can rest.
This raised deck with built-in lights can be DIYed! And the tutorial will tell you how. (via hometalk).
The dark raised deck is styled with black furniture and potted plants. (via instagram).