Relaxing Backyard Decks: 8 Ideas from Around the World

This coffee-break escape offers dozens of cleverly placed decks that are worth a peek. 5 & 8 are my favorites. What are yours?

Do you long for a deck to stretch out on but have only a postage-stamp patch of an outdoor area? Never fear, this collection of compact but cleverly designed decks will provide all the inspiration you need to deck out your own small space and create the perfect outdoor retreat for you and a select few to enjoy.

Backyard deck with a hot tub, white chairs, and a wood-sided garden studio among trees.

_Sydney

1. Spa-side Retreat.

Wooden deck dining area with flower planters and distant mountain views.

_Wyoming

2. Up in the Treetops.

Wooden backyard deck with cushioned seating, a flower-topped coffee table, and leafy garden surroundings.

_{Vancouver, British Columbia}

3. Lounging Around.

Wooden deck with turquoise chairs and a white umbrella beside a garden pond and small hut.

_Munich

4. Crystalline Waters.

Covered wooden deck with a cushioned daybed and circular window overlooking a lake.

_Stockholm

5. Cozy Corner.

Furnished deck with a beige sectional, built-in grill, and flower-filled planters beside a tall hedge.

_London

6. Seuss-ian Space.

Wooden backyard deck beside a tree-lined pond, furnished with two folding lounge chairs.

_{West Midlands, England}

7. Lakeside Lounging.

Wooden backyard deck with a cushioned bench, potted plants, and a striped awning amid leafy trees.

_{Barcelona, Spain}

8. Comfort Reigns.

Covered entry of a modest contemporary home with pale siding, glazed door, weathered cedar bench and a fern beside salal shrubs.

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Gray house with a covered entry, wet concrete walkway, and landscaped ferns.

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Roof shingles meet an elevated wooden deck beside a madrone tree and gravel foundation bed.

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Covered breezeway between a lap-sided house and concrete shop, with a black steel post, gravel court, and ferns.

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Overhead view of a gray paver entry landing, with a wood-look door and cypress, grasses, and groundcover along the edge.

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Coastal home with a graphite metal gable roof and elevated cable-railed deck above a terraced yard.

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Cottage porch with black entry door, charcoal paver walkway, and a narrow planted strip beside a concrete wall.

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Timber deck support post on a concrete footing beneath an elevated deck, framed by ferns and coastal groundcover.

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Coastal home with a corner deck, standing-seam roof, and dune grass surrounding a shore pine.

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Wet sword ferns and salal crowd a weathered cedar house wall beneath a vine maple with amber-red leaves.

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Rain-darkened deck beside a glazed sliding door, with a wind-shaped pine on the planted slope below.

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Covered side porch with black steel post, oak bench, white mug, and native ferns beside pale siding.

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Walnut mudroom bench with linen cushion and tote, open cubbies, brass hooks, and leafy plant.

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Kitchen island with honed quartz waterfall edge, walnut cabinetry, linen towel, and potted rosemary.

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Coastal bathroom wet room with dark wood vanity, light quartz counter, porcelain tile, and matte black fixtures.

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Board-formed concrete hearth with an unlit slot fireplace, folded linen throw, and walnut shelves.

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Open-plan living area facing black-framed sliding doors and a rain-wet covered deck.

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White oak bistro table with a ceramic mug beside a charcoal planter on a covered patio.

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Open-plan kitchen and dining area with contemporary finishes, recessed lights, and greenery visible outside.

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Coastal home entry with cedar door, light siding, black-framed windows, and damp stone path among coastal plants.

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Contemporary coastal home on a sloped yard with hardy plantings, lit by late-afternoon sun.

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Gravel build pad beside a home, with dark basalt retaining stones, capped utility pipes, and low shrubs.

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Off-white coastal gable home with a black-framed window, covered porch, concrete steps, and lush native planting.

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Three charcoal doors line an off-white facade beneath a standing-seam roof, above a paver courtyard.

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A driveway culvert, utility meter, well cap, and septic risers beside fiber-cement siding and forest.

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Living room opens to a rain-sheened deck with glass railing and rippling water beyond.

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Off-white house corner with a black-framed window, elevated deck stairs, basalt pavers, gravel, and ferns.

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Kitchen island with veined quartz, dark walnut cabinets, and a stainless sink beneath a brushed-nickel faucet.

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Patio seating with a woven rattan chair, potted cacti, and a round stone table beside a stone wall.

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Coastal house porch with a lit sconce, wet path, and dense native planting.

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Elevated cedar deck with glass railing above a dark basalt retaining wall, gravel path, and native plantings.

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Leather notebook and keys on a patio table overlooking shrubs, windswept trees, and rocky ocean cliffs.

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Partly open glass doors reveal a walnut-cabinet kitchen from a rain-sheened deck at blue hour.

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Shingled seaside cottage with blue hydrangeas overlooks a cobblestone path, misty ocean, and offshore rock formations.

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Cream-and-orange motorboat moored beside a dock picnic setting, with a tree-covered rocky island beyond.

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Living room with a light gray sofa, abstract wall art, and a glass coffee table.

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Modern living room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking coastal dunes, surf, and offshore rock formations.

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Fluffy reddish-brown and white dog resting its head and paws on white bedding.

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Modern glass-fronted coastal house with a furnished balcony overlooking dunes and offshore rock formations.

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Modern kitchen with a marble island, wood cabinetry, and large windows overlooking greenery.

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Modern glass house on a grassy coastal bluff, with sea stacks, driftwood, and forest behind.

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Wooden backyard deck with two wicker chairs and potted plants overlooking a lawn and brick house.

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Flowering planter beside a deck railing, with outdoor stairs and hedges behind it.

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Brick building entrance with ornate wooden doors and a garden path through flowering shrubs.

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8 Relaxing Backyard Decks from Around the World

1. Spa-side Retreat.

2. Up in the Treetops.

3. Lounging Around.

4. Crystalline Waters.

5. Cozy Corner.

6. Seuss-ian Space.

7. Lakeside Lounging.

8. Comfort Reigns.

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8 Relaxing Backyard Decks from Around the World

1. Spa-side Retreat.

2. Up in the Treetops.

3. Lounging Around.

4. Crystalline Waters.

5. Cozy Corner.

6. Seuss-ian Space.

7. Lakeside Lounging.

8. Comfort Reigns.

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