These days, ,000 will not get you even the most modest of new cars. However, you can create a custom deck with all the bells and whistles starting well below the ,000 benchmark. As it grows in sophistication, outdoor living has become even more important to homeowners’ leisure lifestyle. Imagine creating a beautiful space to enjoy with friends and family while adding value to your home. Browse these beautiful custom DeckTec designs for inspiration for your own decking project!

This beautiful curved mahogany deck has custom redwood and cedar railing with metal pickets. Its large landing and partial shade coverage make it the perfect spot to host a dinner party with the extended family, while the side stairs provide easy access to the back yard.

Here’s a bit of builder vocab: the word ‘cantilever’ describes any structure that is fixed at one end but not the other. This low level redwood and cedar deck features a cantilevered bench that adds comfortable built-in seating and makes the most of every inch of space.

Think leisure living only happens in the back yard? Think again! This one-of-a-kind front deck is built with sturdy redwood and cedar with painted verticals to perfectly match the house. The large porch makes this an ideal place to sip your morning coffee and enjoy the beginning of your day.

This custom bi-level redwood and cedar deck features three functional areas, making it the ultimate escape and a great all-around value. With distinct sections for grilling, dining, and relaxing, this deck really does have it all.

Considering a less rustic look? Then put B-grade redwood at the top of your list. This wood’s classification has nothing to do with its quality or durability—in fact, it’s one of the best building materials out there! The grade refers to the instead to the wood’s appearance. B-grade planks offer variegated colors, vary slightly in grain width, and contain few knots, if any. Combine with a beautiful paver patio for multi-area use and add metal pickets to complete the look!

Built around a raised planter, this deck is also made with B-grade redwood, and combines multiple design elements to make it the ideal place for entertaining and leisure. The grilling corner and built-in buffet counter conveniently allow you to cook, serve and eat all in the same place, while the cantilever bench and dining area provide ample seating for family and guests.

What’s better than an afternoon in the shade? If you’re looking to take refuge from the summer sun but still enjoy the beautiful Colorado weather, this deck’s got you covered.

We hope you’ve enjoyed checking out a few examples of DeckTec designs. As evidenced by these photos (and the thousands of others we have in our archives), all DeckTec projects are completely unique. We design and create decks based on how our clients want to use them, so we’ll never use the cookie-cutter approach. For even more ideas, download our Inspiration Booklet and get your creative juices flowing for your own decking project.