Make your deck the centerpiece of your outdoor entertaining area with these covered deck inspirations.

It can also help add greenery to your deck with climbing vines and plants.

Dressing up the area with colorful throw pillows, furniture, and hanging plants creates a comfortable atmosphere.

an outdoor deck covered with natural wooden beams with orange accents

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Sloped Deck Covering

Paul Dyer

This covered deck idea featureshigh ceilingsthanks to a slightly sloped covering.

It adds drama to the outdoor space while offering shelter from rain and sun.

The placement of the wood beams also helps frame thepool in the yardand highlights the views.

an outdoor deck with natural wood paneling and lots of furniture

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The beams are also suitable for installingoutdoor lighting, such as wood pendants.

Matching wood flooring on the deck helps the spacefeel modernand relaxed.

This budget-friendly deck covering can also be taken down easily andstored for the winterwhen the weather turns chilly.

a white house with a small pergola over a dining table

Credit:Edmund Barr

Attached Covered Deck

This stylish covered deck uses an overhang from the home for shade.

Covered Deck with Shades

John Granen

This deck shows several options forcreating shade and privacy.

This design includes a built-in overhang to cover theseating areaon the deck.

an outdoor deck covered with wood beams and an outdoor pool in the background

Credit:Paul Dyer

This home uses the extra coverage provided by the balcony to add anotherarea for relaxing outdoors.

A pergola also allows you to drape fabric or introduceclimbing plantsfor more shade and style.

Southwest-Style Deck Cover

This covered deck idea takes inspiration from popular home designs in the Southwest.

low-to-the-ground outdoor sectional with gray cushions, curved low-slung scoop wicker chairs on pressure-treated wood deck with overhanding pergola - Empty wicker chairs and sofa at patio outside house

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Not only do the white curtains on this deck add style, but they alsoadd privacyand shade when closed.

Simple Deck Beams

This covered deck doubles as aliving room.

Limited Space Deck

Jean Allsopp

A slight overhang creates an intimate seating area for this home.

warm wooden porch with dining table and draped canvas over the top

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Deck with High Ceilings

Your deck doesnt have to be a grand addition to your backyard.

Placing theoutdoor loungealong the shorter wall helps open up the space and make it feel roomy.

The windows add protection from the elements and help control the airflow throughout the space.

an outdoor covered deck with white columns and fun decor

Credit:Tria Giovan

Keeping the walls and ceiling whiteand using pale wood floors help bring more light to the enclosed space.

Complete protection from rain makes using avintage dining tablewith wood and wicker chairs for warm-weather meals possible.

The dark green hutch adds a space to storeoutdoor dishesor utensils.

large covered outdoor deck with fireplace and covered chairs

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Bold-colored cushions and pillows also bring brightness to the shady corner.

Your guests may never leave!

a white porch with wicker furniture and splashes of warm colors

Credit:John Granen

a backyard with an in-ground pool and a covered deck

Credit:Robert Brinson

A balcony from the master suite overlooks the backyard; Bluestone walkway in backyard against house

Credit:Bob Stefko

a partially covered deck with wooden beams and a pergola

Credit:Edward Gohlich

mediterranean style covered porch with an outdoor dining set and terracotta tiled roof

Credit:Edmund Barr

an outdoor covered deck with white curtains and lamps

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a dark wood deck with a green rug, barrel-like side tables and a mirror

Closed door at front stoop of house with covered two story deck

Credit:Jean Allsopp

a small covered deck with a couch and some potted plants

Credit:Jean Allsopp

dining table with white wicker furniture on large covered deck with windows

Credit:Annie Schlechter

a wicker dining set on a deck with a green armoire

Credit:Jason Donnelly

midcentury modern exterior entryway with hanging rattan swing in corner

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