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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 adding a cover to your deck. This allows Kiwis to enjoy their outdoor spaces beyond the summer months, providing protection from adverse weather.
The main options include:
- Patio covers: Attached to the house with a solid roof for full protection.
- Pergolas: Often free-standing, with modern louvred pergolas offering adjustable shelter.
- Retractable awnings: Wall-mounted to save space and provide on-demand shade.
These solutions come 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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