outside

rustic

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blue ceiling pops!

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garage door

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cute

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patio

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exterior

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white

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desk

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Water

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Landscape

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Kyoto 75-Gallon Rain Barrel, Sandstone Finish - $149.99 » A rain barrel is on my wish list. This is an economical way to water plants, especially in the warmer months if your area has water restrictions. Of course, a rain barrel isn't useful if there is a drought, but it is nice to know that if and when it does rain you'll at least have some water for your garden.

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Pottery Barn Rattan Picnic Basket For Two

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The distinctive rolling hills of San Luis Obispo, California, are the backdrop for the bay. This deck provides loads of built-in seating and a dining area. The fire is nice, too, if you can tear your eyes away from the view.

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f you don't have a view, then create your own. The architecture of the home, the ball sculptures and the pool are all absolutely beautiful surroundings for this simple deck in a courtyard-style home.

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This minimalist deck wraps a lovely pool and provides a place to walk along it and enjoy the giant palm trees. There's a nice, broad bench, but sitting on the edge of the deck to dangle your toes in the water wouldn't be a bad idea

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I particularly like the alternating squares of this decking, and I like that you can see the view all the way through the house too.

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A deck built around a large, sprawling tree offers shade, and the tree provides the focal point.

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This is one part of a system of multilevel decks that connect the cabins in this camp. I love the view of the forest with the lake shining through the trees.

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This wraparound deck gives continuous views of the mountains and the lake. I think this must have been where they got the line about "purple mountain majesties" in the song "America the Beautiful."

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This dramatic deck offers Mediterranean style and a luscious view of water through a beautiful, mature tree.

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This huge patio in Seattle offers plenty of room for a seating area and a dining table with a view of the lake.

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This modern multilevel deck has lights hanging above it at multiple levels. It seems to follow the varying heights of the trees, offering glimpses of the water from up high or down closer to the water.

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The rustic twig design of the railing is a nice touch around this deck with a river view in North Carolina. Multiple groupings of seats encourage quiet conversations or provide places to contemplate on your own as the river rolls by.

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This deck overlooks Lake Fairlee in Vermont. It takes me back to happy thoughts of summer camp. I can almost hear the squawking of the bluejays and the lapping of the water on the shore. Makes me want to roll up the legs of my jeans and go wading.

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Since decks don't sit on the ground like patios do, they can be built high up to soar above the trees. This one does that admirably, featuring a bird's-eye view high above the jungle in Belize. I think I need to go there

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The sleek lines of this modern deck and lounge chairs are a serene complement to the endless blue of the sky and distant ocean.

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This covered deck with architectural columns runs along the front of this home, forming an entryway flanked by sitting areas. It leads out to an infinity pool that overlooks a marsh. An absolutely stunning view!

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