Often located off the kitchen, dining, or living room to extend indoor eating or entertaining spaces, decks are also increasingly popular off master suites as a private place to watch the sunrise, as platforms around pools, and as stand-alone installations in a quiet corner of the yard. Keep in mind the site's orientation, too: A south-facing deck is great for sunbathing, but may be too hot for enjoying a meal.
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