Deck Tour: Multilevel Deck with Graceful Curves

A Three-Level Dream Deck

A magazine photograph introduced the homeowners to the work of a talented builder and served as the inspiration for this stunning deck near Portland, Oregon.

The homeowners dreamed of an outdoor living area where they could entertain a crowd but also enjoy a private, serene soak in a hot tub. They wanted the new deck to follow the pronounced slope behind the house and project toward the lake

The resulting deck features two main levels-one for dining and one for a hot tub-but also includes a third level between the two. The intermediate level, featuring a grill, wraps around the home's kitchen and breakfast nook on the far edge of the house. It sweeps even closer to the water than the deck's other two levels, allowing everyone a view of the lake when guests are over.