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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 for year-round enjoyment with a covered deck. This guide explores three popular options for protecting your space from the elements.
- Patio covers offer solid, all-weather protection, often using durable aluminium frames and polycarbonate roofing.
- Pergolas, especially modern louvred versions, provide adjustable control over sun and rain.
- Retractable awnings give you flexible, on-demand shade without needing support posts, saving valuable deck space.
These solutions help you make the most of your outdoor area.
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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