Without fail, the deck-balcony conjures up a romantic notion of relaxation and serenity… and for good reason. The fact there is no finer way to start the day than a cup of coffee on a deck as the sun rises or ending the day with a cool beverage as the sun lowers.

And so it’s with the coffee in the morning and wine at night cliché that we present to you our epic collection of 30 photographs of inspirational wooden decks of all sizes, locations, shapes, sizes and wood types to help you generate deck design ideas for your outdoor sanctuary.

Browse this collection of raised decks to determine a design that makes the most out of your balcony and deck.

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