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.
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"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
--Country Almanac
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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 - or any home.
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
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Great design ideas,
This review is from: Design Ideas for Decks (Paperback)
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.
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designs,
By Karen Sue "mom of 8" (Fort Collins, CO) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Design Ideas for Decks (Paperback)
This is good for introducing people to different designs and different types of materials. It is not a how to do it book
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Design Ideas - And That's All!,
By The_Fifer (Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Design Ideas for Decks (Paperback)
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.
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There are two things every designer needs: inspiration and the design expertise to turn vague ideas into concrete plans. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
decking materials, deck design, raised deck, bottom courtesy, new deck New!
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