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Three stunning covered deck ideas to extend your outdoor living space
Entertain outdoors year round.
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Extend your outdoor living year-round by covering your deck. This allows Kiwis to entertain outdoors well beyond summer.
Key options for covering your deck include:
- Patio covers: Attached to the house with a solid roof for all-weather protection.
- Pergolas: Can be traditional timber structures or modern louvred pergolas with adjustable roofs.
- Retractable awnings: Provide on-demand shade without needing support posts, saving valuable space.
These solutions are available in various materials and price points.
1. Concrete Copper House by South Architects
2. Secret Garden by Rogan Nash Architects
Breaking with tradition, this stunning pergola by Rogan Nash Architects features a mostly solid roof, punctuated by morse code ‘dots and dashes’ to create a distinctive play of light and shadows during the day. Image: Simon Wilson
3. Remuera Pool House by Johnston Architects and Bespoke Interior Design
This opening roof creates a versatile space to enjoy the sun or take shelter in the shade.
What are the best options for covered decks in New Zealand?
Patio Covers
20 Evans Court, Pukekohe, Franklin, Auckland
Pergolas
78C Ballarat Street, Ellerslie, Auckland City, Auckland
Awnings
5 Hillside Lane, Tairua, Thames-Coromandel, Waikato
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