Decks

Angled planks and a custom railing make this deck special. Here’s how to make it your own.
  by Bobby Parks

A prize-winning deck, art in the garden, a house with a waterwheel, and more. . .

An architect offers safe, practical tips for building this open-air cooktop by Paul DeGroot

Walls fold away at one corner to let this room mingle with a hillside meadow by Geoffrey T. Prentiss

Integrated with posts, railings, and stair risers, a new generation of exterior-light fixtures provides a wide range of deck-lighting options by Justin Fink

Architect John Hopkins takes you on a tour of the big little backyard house

Homeowner Billie McKig takes you on a guided tour of her big little backyard house

High ceilings and long views give this 540-sq.-ft. infill cottage an expansive personality by John Hopkins

A three-story tower solves steep-site problems by bringing the house to the cars by Parker Platt

A small addition with a sunny deck builds a bridge to the backyard

Ocean views on top, multicar parking below, lots of light in between by Laura Du Charme Conboy

A design/build team delivers a custom house with copper counters, oak floors, travertine stairs, and a great outdoor space for $126 per sq. ft. by Chris Stebbins

A worker's bungalow expands to meet contemporary needs without losing its charm by Bill Mastin

An angular floor plan captures the view and combines public and private zones by Chris Prokosch