Great Deck Designs

Discover inspiration for your personal place in the sun
No longer just bland squares of pressure-treated lumber nailed to the backs of houses, today's decks are incorporating new shapes, materials, and a host of decorative and functional features. In this collection of designs from Taunton's Deck and Patio Idea Book, you'll find ample inspiration to move beyond the "wouldn't be nice" stage to start work on your personal place in the sun.

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Jane Gitlin is an architect in Westport, Connecticut. She is the author of Updating Classic America: Capes and Fore Places, both published by The Taunton Press. Julie Stillman is an editor and book packager based in Vermont.
From Book Deck and Patio Idea Book, pp. 4-56
December 4, 2003

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Deck & Patio Idea Book
Experts help you choose the right deck or patio for your home.
by Julie Stillman, Jane Gitlin
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